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Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Jack D Samuelson. It holds total assets of $24.8M. Annual income is reported at $11.4M. Total assets have grown from $888K in 2011 to $24.8M 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 59 grants totaling $376K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $81K in 2020 to $186K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Arizona, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 20 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.
Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, AZ.
Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $376K across 59 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $55K.
Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid G Samuelson | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Warren Lukesh | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd Samuelson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Awad | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| H James Schafer | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$376K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Of HopeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| La Canada Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Canada, CA | $55K | 2022 |
| Beacon Housing IncGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $52K | 2022 |
| Christ The Servant Lutheran ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, CO | $28K | 2022 |
| BridgesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Canada, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Clarita, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| New Hope Lutheran ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Agoura Hills, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rose Drive Friends ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Yorba Linda, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hollywood Church Of ChristGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Connect2ministriesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Simi Valley, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Movement ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Marcos, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Highlands ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Crescenta, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| San Dieguito United Methodist ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Encinitas, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Fireside Elementary SchoolGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The FoothillsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Canada, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Arlington Garden In PasadenaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pat Tillman FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tempe, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| La Conservation CorpsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Vision Of HopeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Mount HermonGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Mount Hermon, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Fuller SeminaryGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Crescenta Canada Family YmcaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Canada, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Community Life ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Crescenta, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Shepherd ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Porter Ranch, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Mount Hermon Association IncGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Felton, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Occidental CollegeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| First Baptist Church La CrescentaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | La Crescenta, CA | $3K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA