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Samueli Foundation is a private corporation based in CORONA DL MAR, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Henry Samueli. It holds total assets of $62.2M. Annual income is reported at $206.3M. Total assets have grown from $555K in 2011 to $62.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Samueli Foundation has made 613 grants totaling $72.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $34.5M and $37.8M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $650 to $4.8M, with an average award of $118K. The foundation has supported 301 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Virginia, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$70K
Largest Grant
$650K
Based on 114 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.
Samueli Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 613 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, VA.
Samueli Foundation has distributed a total of $72.3M across 613 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $118K. Individual grants have ranged from $650 to $4.8M.
Samueli Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samueli Foundation is headquartered in CORONA DL MAR, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Spindle | DIRECTOR | $941K | $56K | $997K |
| Erin Samueli | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Samueli | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Schulman | CFO & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry Samueli | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$62.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$62.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
613
Total Giving
$72.3M
Average Grant
$118K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
301
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global ImpactMEDICAL/HEALTH | Alexandria, VA | $4.8M | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| Mind OcMEDICAL/HEALTH | Irvine, CA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Abound Food CareMEDICAL/HEALTH | Santa Ana, CA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ir DavidRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| New Venture FundSOCIAL SERVICES | Washington, DC | $1M | 2023 |
| Upstream Usa IncMEDICAL/HEALTH | Boston, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Canopy Planet FoundationENVIRONMENT | Blaine, WA | $1M | 2023 |
| American Committee For Tel Avi FoundationRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Orange County Department Of EducationEDUCATION | Costa Mesa, CA | $800K | 2023 |
| Anaheim Ducks FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Anaheim, CA | $750K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Los AngelesRELIGIOUS | Los Angeles, CA | $700K | 2023 |
| Board Of Jewish EducationRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Stem Next Opportunity FundEDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Jtp Professional Serivce CorporationMEDICAL/HEALTH | Saint Paul, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| The Bridgespan GroupRELIGIOUS | Boston, MA | $450K | 2023 |
| Discovery Cube Orange CountyEDUCATION | Santa Ana, CA | $426K | 2023 |
| Dwelling Place AnaheimMEDICAL/HEALTH | Anaheim, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Samueli AcademyEDUCATION | Santa Ana, CA | $360K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Tel Aviv UniversityRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $333K | 2023 |
| Octane Foundation For InnovationMEDICAL/HEALTH | Aliso Viejo, CA | $333K | 2023 |
| Ezrat Israel IncSOCIAL SERVICES | Brooklyn, NY | $325K | 2023 |
| Orange County United WaySOCIAL SERVICES | Irvine, CA | $320K | 2023 |
| Fuente LatinaRELIGIOUS | Miami, FL | $300K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Uci FoundationEDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $299K | 2023 |
| Orange County School Of The Arts FoundationEDUCATION | Santa Ana, CA | $270K | 2023 |
| Community Action Partnership Of Orange CountySOCIAL SERVICES | Garden Grove, CA | $270K | 2023 |
| Orange Coast College FoundationMEDICAL/HEALTH | Costa Mesa, CA | $257K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsMEDICAL/HEALTH | Beaverton, OR | $250K | 2023 |
| Oc Public LibrariesSOCIAL SERVICES | Santa Ana, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center For HealthENVIRONMENT | Sacramento, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Ceo Leadership Alliance Of Orange CountyEDUCATION | Laguna Beach, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association Of North AmericaRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Alianza TranslatinxSOCIAL SERVICES | Santa Ana, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Anaheim Community FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Anaheim, CA | $221K | 2023 |
| Segerstrom Center For The ArtsARTS | Costa Mesa, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Urge Unite For Reproductive & Gender EquityMEDICAL/HEALTH | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaMEDICAL/HEALTH | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Social And Environmental EntrepreneursSOCIAL SERVICES | Calabasas, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Zaka North IncMEDICAL/HEALTH | Brooklyn, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Honolulu, HI | $200K | 2023 |
| Ieee FoundationEDUCATION | Piscataway, NJ | $200K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education FundSOCIAL SERVICES | Oakland, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Jmh Anaheim Foundation IncMEDICAL/HEALTH | Anaheim, CA | $186K | 2023 |
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