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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. Total assets have grown from $81.1M in 2011 to $108.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 20 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and New York. 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.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$110K
Largest Grant
$910K
Based on 54 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.
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 | N/A |
| Dana Behar | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dave Azose | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Almo | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eli Almo | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victor Alhadeff | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg Roer | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis Treiger | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Ellenhorn | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hart Cole | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elana Zana | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ernie Sherman | MEMBER AT LARGE (THRU 07/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judy Neuman | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bea Nahon | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Al Maimon | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rabbi Benjamin Hassan | RABBI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barry Ernstoff | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maria Erlitz | MEMBER AT LARGE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eli Genauer | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$14.1M
Total Assets
$108.3M
Fair Market Value
$200M
Net Worth
$103.1M
Grants Paid
$8.7M
Contributions
N/A
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 | 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 |
| Impactisrael IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Bethesda, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of NatalEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $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 |
| Congregation Beth IsraelEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Bellingham, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Jewish CampEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Sami Shamoon College Of EngineeringEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Secaucus, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| American Yedidim IncEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Miami Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth HatfilohEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Olympia, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kav L'Noar FoundationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Passaic, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| United Synagogue Of Conservative JudaismEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Temple De Hirsch SinaiEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Israel American Council SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Woodland Hills, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Prizmah Center For Jewish Day SchoolsEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | New York, NY | $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 |
| Tbs Education DepartmentEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Spokane, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mercaz SeattleEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, 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 |
| Stand With Us NorthwestEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Columbia Basin FoundationEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Ephrata, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stroum Jewish Community CenterEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Mercer Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Prisoner Services InternationalEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of The Central CascadesEDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Issaquah, WA | $8K | 2023 |