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Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TOWSON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $23.3M. Annual income is reported at $6.7M. Total assets have grown from $9M in 2011 to $21.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. has made 170 grants totaling $9.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $4.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.3M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, District of Columbia, North Carolina, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. reported 168 individual grants totaling $9.6 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $20,000. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $400,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.2 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MD, which received 159 of the 168 grants on record (95 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 53 distinct grantees, 66 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore ($3.4 million), Greater Baltimore Medical Center ($2.1 million) and Talmudical Academy Of Baltimore ($700,000).
Computed from 168 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$73K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 170 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, DC, NC.
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $9.6M across 170 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K.
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TOWSON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie J Traub | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phyllis C Friedman | VP/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis F Friedman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$21.6M
Fair Market Value
$44.2M
Net Worth
$21.6M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.8M
Distribution Amount
$2M
Total Grants
170
Total Giving
$9.6M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical CenterSANDRA R. BERMAN INFUSION CENTER | Baltimore, MD | $250K | 2023 |
| Um St Joseph Medical CenterCARDIAC DIAGNOSTIC SUITE | Towson, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Stevenson UniversityPERFORMING ARTS CENTER | Stevenson, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Sinai Hospital Of BaltimoreDEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE | Baltimore, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| The Associated Jewish Comm FedHUMANITARIAN SERVICES FOR ISRAEL WAR | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Kennedy Krieger InstituteOSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA RESEARCH | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Talmudical Academy Of BaltimoreRECREATIONAL CAMPUS | Pikesville, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Ulman FoundationPATIENT NAVIGATION POSITION | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| ChaiPIKESVILLE SCHOOL FUNDING POOL | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Bais Yaakov School For GirlsMIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Hatzalah Of BaltimoreOPERATIONS | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Torah Institute Of BaltimoreGYM FLOOR RESURFACING | Owings Mills, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| The Jemicy SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Owings Mills, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| B'Nai Israel CongregationOPERATIONS | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc Of BaltimoreREPAIRS FOR CEMETERIES | Pikesville, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Harford Family HouseASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES | Aberdeen, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewels SchoolPRE-SCHOOL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity FundHOLIDAYS CHARITY FUND | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Weekend Backpacks For Homeless KidsHOMELESS CHILDREN BACKPACK PROGRAM | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom CongregationHOMELESS CHILDREN BACKPACK PROGRAM | Baltmore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Md Baltimore FoundationAWARD DINNER | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectINJURED VETERANS SUPPORT | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Horizon Day CampOPERATIONS | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Extreme Family OutreachOPERATIONS | Joppa, MD | $5K | 2023 |
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