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Samuels Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLAIRE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $33.5M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Samuels Family Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $24.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $6M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $17.5M distributed across 92 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $6M, with an average award of $260K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$98K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 72 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.
Samuels Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, TX, MA.
Samuels Family Foundation has distributed a total of $24.9M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $260K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $6M.
Samuels Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samuels Family Foundation is headquartered in BELLAIRE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Samuels | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harris Benjamin Samuels | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joshua Alex Samuels | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremy Greenfield Samuels | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$33.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$33.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$24.9M
Average Grant
$260K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE STOCKS WERE CONTRIBUTED ON DECEMBER 21, 2022. THE BOOK VALUE WAS RECORDED AS $5,117,507 PER THE BROKERAGE STATEMENTS AND THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE TIME OF GIFTING WAS $5,999,314 AS CALCULATED BY MARKET RATES. | Hudson, OH | $6M | 2022 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Of Houston TexasFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $1.5M | 2021 |
| American Endowment FundGENERAL | Hudson, OH | $1.4M | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $650K | 2021 |
| Children At Risk IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $350K | 2021 |
| Houston Zoo IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $313K | 2021 |
| Collaborative For ChildrenFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $250K | 2021 |
| Brandeis UniversityFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Waltham, MA | $200K | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Association IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2021 |
| Interfaith Ministries For Greater HoustonFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $200K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Teach For America IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Houston Food BankFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| University Of Houston Clear LakeFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Childrens Museum IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| First3yearsFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Addison, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Camp For All FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Texas IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $83K | 2021 |
| Together Education IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | New York, NY | $75K | 2021 |
| The Emery-Weiner Center For Jewish EducationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $55K | 2021 |
| Upstart Bay AreaFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Congregation Shma KoleinuFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2021 |
| Jewish Family ServiceFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2021 |
| Amherst College TrusteesFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | Amherst, MA | $50K | 2021 |