Private foundation · EIN 36-4107461 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber 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: 17 grants paid, $98K total, median $2,000. 29% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$98K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILCharitable$50K
Jewish National FundRockville Centre, NYCharitable$12K
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$7,000
Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Sierra ClubChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Congregation Mishne UgmoroChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Brawerman West SchoolLos Angeles, CACharitable$4,200
Global GivingWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCCharitable$1,375
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILCharitable$1,000
Baby Quest FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,000
Make a Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZCharitable$1,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CACharitable$500
KuscLos Angeles, CACharitable$250
The HuntingtonHuntington Beach, CACharitable$175

By state: Illinois 6 · New York 3 · California 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, 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 Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber 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 Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $98K across 17 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), New York (3 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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