Private foundation · EIN 20-3326889 · Montgomery, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barbara Samper Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $277K total, median $6,500. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$277K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CAScholarship$250K
Hope AustinAustin, TXGeneral support for community outreach and charitable programs.$10K
Up BringAustin, TXWomen's shelter$10K
National MS SocietyHouston, TXResearch and helping people affected by ms.$3,000
Creative Arts Secondary SchoolSt Paul, MNGeneral support for educational and arts programs.$2,000
Goodwin High SchoolRichmond, VALacrosse program$2,000

By state: California 1 · Texas 3 · Minnesota 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Barbara Samper Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Texas, administered in care of Barbara Samper, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Barbara Samper Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Barbara Samper Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $277K across 6 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Barbara Samper Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Texas (3 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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