Private foundation · EIN 25-1437507 · Monroeville, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Twila Sampson Family 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: 9 grants paid, $99K total, median $11K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$99K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colorectal Cancer AllianceWashington, DCTo fund research, increase awareness, and support care to colorectal cancer patients$30K
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CATo advance the well-being and care for animals and people in the san diego area$17K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCTo provide food and resources to the needyto provide food to the needy in the washington dc area$11K
DC Central KitchenWashington, DCTo provide food to the needy in the washington dc area$11K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo provide food to the needy throughout the world.$11K
Frosted Faces FoundationRamona, CATo provide care and medical services to senior animals$10K
Orca ConservancySeattle, WATo assist in the conservation efforts of orcas in the pacific northwest$3,250
San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego, CATo provide care to children who are struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders$3,250
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo provide humanitarian aid$3,000

By state: District of Columbia 4 · California 3 · Washington 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Twila Sampson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Twila Sampson Family 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 Twila Sampson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 9 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Twila Sampson Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), California (3 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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