The Saleh Foundation
The Saleh Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on health services, food security, and community development. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families, particularly through grants to organizations involved in healthcare, food assistance, and animal welfare. The foundation serves diverse populations by funding initiatives such as hospice care, food banks, and programs that promote healing through trained animals. While it supports various causes, it has a notable emphasis on addressing local community needs, particularly in the areas surrounding its base in Tyler, Texas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional charities (especially in Texas) with clear project proposals, modest budget requests (typical grants range from a few thousand up to ~$25K), and capacity to submit the foundation's requested application outline and evaluation plan.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Tyler/Smith County or broader East Texas communities.
- • Project-focused proposals with a line-item budget and evaluation plan.
- • Requests sized in the foundation's historical range (roughly $2.5K–$25K).
- • Ability to demonstrate local impact, collaboration, and sustainability.
- • Willingness to submit by the June 1 or November 1 deadlines via the mailed/contact route.
Geography
Observed giving spans a small set of states (three in the latest year) but is strongly concentrated in Texas, with roughly two thirds of 2024 dollars going in-state; this is consistent with a state/regional footprint rather than a national one.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in 2024 and funded many more across prior years (18–19), showing a moderate spread of independent grantees rather than support limited to a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (two new grantees in 2024 and three in 2023) and the foundation provides a formal application outline plus deadlines and a submission address/phone, suggesting unfamiliar applicants can apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
