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Samis Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is % Eddie I Hasson. It holds total assets of $109.3M. Annual income is reported at $17M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Samis Foundation has made 342 grants totaling $34.1M, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has grown from $6.2M in 2020 to $8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $13.9M distributed across 158 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $1.4M, with an average award of $100K. The foundation has supported 124 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, New Jersey, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Samis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 342 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, NJ.
Samis Foundation has distributed a total of $34.1M across 342 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $100K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $1.4M.
Samis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samis Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Kanter | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $180K | $21K | $201K |
| Jerry Cohen | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Behar | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Azose | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Almo | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$14.1M
Total Assets
$108.3M
Fair Market Value
$200M
Net Worth
$103.1M
Grants Paid
$8.7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$11M
Distribution Amount
$9.6M
Total: $11.2M
Total Grants
342
Total Giving
$34.1M
Average Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
124
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Hebrew AcademyEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Northwest Yeshiva High SchoolEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Mercer Island, WA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Jewish Day SchoolEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Bellevue, WA | $997K | 2023 |
| Menachem Mendel Seattle ChederEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $806K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundsEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $766K |
| Eli Almo |
| MEMBER AT LARGE |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Victor Alhadeff | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Roer | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Treiger | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ellenhorn | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hart Cole | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elana Zana | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ernie Sherman | MEMBER AT LARGE (THRU 07/23) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Neuman | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bea Nahon | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Maimon | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rabbi Benjamin Hassan | RABBI | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Ernstoff | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Erlitz | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eli Genauer | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 |
| Seattle Jewish Community SchoolEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $765K | 2023 |
| Torah Day SchoolEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $378K | 2023 |
| Nli Usa IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint DistributionEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $180K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $148K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $88K | 2023 |
| The Harold Grinspoon FoundationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Agawam, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of NatalEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Impactisrael IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Bethesda, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Institute For Experiential Jewish EducationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Brooklyn, NY | $49K | 2023 |
| West Coast NcsyEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Los Angeles, CA | $47K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of OgenEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | University Heights, OH | $40K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Leket Israel TotalEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Teaneck, NJ | $35K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Education ProjectEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Giving Group CommunityEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth ShalomEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $28K | 2023 |
| Center For Initiatives In Jewish EducationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $26K | 2023 |
| Mati UsaEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Urj Heller HighEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| United Synagogue Of Conservative JudaismEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth IsraelEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Bellingham, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| American Yedidim IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Miami Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Prizmah Center For Jewish Day SchoolsEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth HatfilohEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Olympia, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Temple De Hirsch SinaiEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Israel American Council SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Woodland Hills, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Jewish CampEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Kav L'Noar FoundationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Passaic, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Sami Shamoon College Of EngineeringEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Secaucus, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| B'Nai Brith Youth OrganizationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Washington, DC | $18K | 2023 |
| Downtown Emergency Service CenterEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of TzalashEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Mercaz SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Tbs Education DepartmentEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Spokane, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Pioneer SquareEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $14K | 2023 |
| Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative CongregationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Mercer Island, WA | $12K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Scouts IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Limmud SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $12K | 2023 |
| Columbia Basin FoundationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Ephrata, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stroum Jewish Community CenterEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Mercer Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stand With Us NorthwestEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Prisoner Services InternationalEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of The Central CascadesEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Issaquah, WA | $8K | 2023 |
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