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Sam I Am Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Paul Loeb. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $591K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2015 to $3M in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Sam I Am Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $892K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $443K and $448K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 19 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.
Sam I Am Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Sam I Am Foundation has distributed a total of $892K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K.
Sam I Am Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam I Am Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$475K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$9M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$449K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$353K
Distribution Amount
$432K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$892K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
25
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Charles M Schwartz Memorial FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The IdfGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $38K | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation IsraelGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $29K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| The ArkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| National Kidney FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Network IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Chicago LighthouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $307 | 2023 |
| Jac Education FoundationGENERAL OPPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oceanside, NY | $191 | 2023 |
| Boston Medical CenterBOSTON MARATHON SPONSORSHIP | Boston, MA | $158 | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | N/A | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $137K | 2022 |
| Erikson InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Medically Induced Suicide Ed FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Hebrew CongregationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $103 | 2022 |
| Melanoma Research FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |