Salman Foundation
Supporting underprivileged hospitals with critical care equipment and funding life-saving surgeries for those in need.
Providing the Tools to Survive
The Salman Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving surgical outcomes in underserved communities. We believe that the quality of life-saving treatment should never be determined by a patient’s financial status.
Our work focuses on the high-stakes environments where lives are most often lost: surgical ORs, post-operative surgical ICUs, and medical ICUs. By equipping these units with essential technology — from portable X-ray units and advanced ventilatory support to specialized monitoring and funding emergency procedures for those in financial despair — we ensure that treatable conditions remain treatable. Every intervention is designed in direct collaboration with the frontline clinicians who know their patients’ needs best.
Our Mission: Because No One Should Die From a Treatable Condition. Every year, countless lives are lost not for a lack of medical knowledge, but for a lack of infrastructure. When a hospital lacks ICU capacity or a family cannot afford an emergency procedure, a survivable complication becomes a tragedy. The Salman Foundation exists to rewrite that narrative. We provide the missing components of the critical-care environment, from basic oxygen delivery to sophisticated monitoring. While we address today’s emergencies, we are building toward advanced capabilities, including ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), upgraded surgical suites, and specialized clinical education to ensure sustainable, world-class results.
Support our current initiatives to make a difference
Providing critical care equipment to underprivileged hospitals to improve surgical outcomes and reduce mortality rates.
Funding life-saving emergency surgeries for patients who cannot afford critical medical procedures.
Your donation can save lives and transform healthcare for those in need
Join our team of dedicated volunteers making a difference
Our volunteers are the heart of the Salman Foundation. From organizing fundraising events to helping with administrative tasks, there are many ways you can contribute your time and skills.
We're looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and want to help us expand our reach. Whether you can commit a few hours a week or want to take on a larger role, we have opportunities that match your availability and interests.
Current volunteer opportunities include:
Help us identify those who need our support the most
Get in touch with any questions or to learn more about our work
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have questions about our projects, want to get involved, or need to refer a hospital or patient, our team is here to help.
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, Illinois 60202, USA
209-696-6300
aqsa@salmanfoundation.com
The Salman Foundation honors the life of Salman Niazi, a final-year medical student and congenital heart patient. Salman died from a postoperative hemorrhage, a complication that is survivable with proper monitoring and intervention. Right before his passing, he was already using his own funds to sponsor surgeries for children. We carry his mission forward by providing the tools and time needed to give every patient a fighting chance.