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Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. It holds total assets of $13K. Annual income is reported at $25K. Total assets have decreased from $35K in 2021 to $12K in 2022. 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 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. has made 18 grants totaling $547K, with a median grant of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $130K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New York and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$100K
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.
Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, FL.
Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $547K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $130K.
Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samelson-Lowitt Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy A Samelson | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allegra Wechsler Lowitt | CLERK, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$276K
Total Assets
$12K
Fair Market Value
$12K
Net Worth
$12K
Grants Paid
$273K
Contributions
$239K
Net Investment Income
$70K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$547K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
8
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River SchoolDONATION | Dover, MA | $130K | 2022 |
| Mass Audubon SocietyDONATION | Lincoln, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation Of MassachusettsDONATION | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Unicef UsaDONATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceDONATION | Bedford, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation FoundationDONATION | Sanibel, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Land Trust CoalitionDONATION | Sudbury, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Grow Native MassachusettsDONATION | Waltham, MA | $100 | 2022 |