Private foundation · EIN 52-1532867 · McLean, Virginia

The Samuel and Robert Decker 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, $48K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$48K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leland SeminaryArlington, VAGeneral support$10K
The Lombardi Comprehensive CancerWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Virginia Heart Community FoundationFalls Church, VAGeneral support$10K
Virginia Hospital Center FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$10K
St Martin In-The Fields WinnetkaWinnetka, CAGeneral support$5,000
Share of McLeanMcLean, VAGeneral support$3,000

By state: Virginia 4 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 The Samuel and Robert Decker 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 The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $48K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give?

Virginia (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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