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Helping The Salem Community For Over 90 Years!Founded in May of 1930 by the Board of Pioneer Trust Bank, the Salem Foundation has a long history of serving the greater Salem community. Donors who make the Salem Foundation one of their philanthropic priorities share the common purpose of making a difference, locally.Read More...
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Local Decision Making Local NeedsOversight of all Salem Foundation distributions is provided by the Distribution Committee. The Committee is made up of five local residents, each appointed by one of these: Oregon’s Governor, the Mayor of Salem, the Chair of the Marion County Board of Commissioners, the President of the Marion County Bar Association, and Pioneer Trust Bank.Read More...
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Connecting Community PartnersThe Salem Foundation is a flexible vehicle for donors who want their giving to impact local charities and causes. At the heart of our work is a spirit of caring and commitment to excellence. We join many community partners to help make our whole community strong and healthy.Read More...
Applying
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Giving
With the Salem Foundation we provide flexible donation options. Simply click the Give Now or Give Later button below. All donations are tax deductible!
Making A Difference
The Senator Jackie Winters Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Salem Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of The Salem Foundation Senator Jackie Winters Memorial Scholarship Fund. The purpose of this fund will be to offer scholarship opportunities to Marion and Polk County students who demonstrate, through the application process, that they have met and have overcome some kind of challenging circumstance(s) or obstacle(s).
Scholarship Opportunities
Applicants may now apply online for several of our scholarships. Please carefully review the eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application deadlines for each one.
Meals on Wheels
Marion-Polk Food Share’s Meals on Wheels Program delivers safe drinking water during Salem’s water advisory.