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Marvin Samson Foundation is a private trust based in CHERRY HILL, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Marvin Samson Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $603K and $634K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $227K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$48K
Largest Grant
$207K
Based on 14 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.
Marvin Samson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, PA, NY.
Marvin Samson Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 43 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $227K.
Marvin Samson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Marvin Samson Foundation is headquartered in CHERRY HILL, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Greenfield | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Marvin Samson | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
34
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Virtua Health Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Marlton, NJ | $225K | 2023 |
| Franklin InstituteCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $160K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Southern New JerseyCHARITABLE | Cherry Hill, NJ | $118K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth ElCHARITABLE | Voorhees, NJ | $54K | 2023 |
| Cherry Hill Free ClinicCHARITABLE | Cherry Hill, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Kellman Brown AcademyCHARITABLE | Voorhees, NJ | $14K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Camden CountyCHARITABLE | Camden, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Virtua FoundationCHARITABLE | Marlton, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Weitzman Museum GalaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Joseph Lacroce FoundationCHARITABLE | Haddonfield, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Women Against AbuseCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society Bike-A-ThonCHARITABLE | Carnegie, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lions GateCHARITABLE | St Louis Park, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| American Association For Cancer ResearchCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Spca - PaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationCHARITABLE | Annapolis, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The SmithsonianCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| The Franklin InstituteCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $160K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| DreamCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Jcp DowntownCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The ThreadCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish National FundCHARITABLE | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Willingboro Public LibraryCHARITABLE | Willingboro, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth El - Rabbi David Englander Special FundCHARITABLE | Voorhees, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Samaritan Healthcare And HospiceCHARITABLE | Marlton, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education CenterCHARITABLE | Cherry Hill, NJ | $500 | 2022 |
| Darchei NoamCHARITABLE | Ambler, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| Temple University School Of PharmacyCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| American Red Cross New JerseyCHARITABLE | W Pennsauken, NJ | $250 | 2022 |
| Coast Guard FoundationCHARITABLE | Stonington, CT | N/A | 2022 |
| Moorestown First Aid & Emergency SquadCHARITABLE | Moorestown, NJ | N/A | 2022 |