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R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. It holds total assets of $90.3M. Annual income is reported at $33.5M. Total assets have grown from $57.8M in 2021 to $90.3M in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina. According to available records, R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. has made 14 grants totaling $7.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $130K in 2021 to $2.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.5M, with an average award of $531K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 11 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.
R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, PA, SC.
R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $7.4M across 14 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $531K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.5M.
R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Jude Samulski | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Samulski | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Danielle Samulski | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$90.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$90.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$7.4M
Average Grant
$531K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Jenkintown, PA | $2.3M | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityTHE THADDEUS V SAMULSKI ASSOCIATE OR ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP FUND | Durham, NC | $2.5M | 2022 |
| Columbus Children'S FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $80K | 2021 |
| South Carolina Philharmonic IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| St Edward The Confessor Roman Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | North Augusta, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2021 |
| Triangle Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $5K | 2021 |
| University Of South CarolinaSOUTHEASTERN PIANO FESTIVAL | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Columbia Museum Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Coastal Carolina UniversityFRIENDS OF MUSIC | Conway, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Franciscan Monastery Of Saint ClareGENERAL SUPPORT | Travelers Rest, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra IncINTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | Hilton Head Island, SC | $5K | 2021 |