Private foundation · EIN 74-2852703 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack and Joyce 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $82K total, median $5,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$82K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
People's Community ClinicAustin, TXGeneral funding$8,000
Austin the Safe AllianceAustin, TXGeneral funding$8,000
CASA of Travis CountyAustin, TXGeneral funding$8,000
Every Texan FoundationAustin, TXUnrestricted gift$8,000
Texas CASA IncAustin, TXGeneral funding$8,000
United Way for Greater AustinAustin, TXGeneral funding$6,000
Kut Public RadioAustin, TXGeneral funding$6,000
Klru-Tv Austin PBSAustin, TXGeneral funding$6,000
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXGeneral funding$5,000
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXGeneral funding$4,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$3,000
University of Texas Foundation Karl Henize Memorial Scholarship FundGeorgetown, TXScience department general$3,000
Volunteer Legal Svcs of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral funding$3,000
Parents & Friends of Lasa (pflasa) Liberal Arts & Science AcademyAustin, TXDonation$2,000
Kmfa Fm 895Austin, TXGeneral funding$2,000
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXGeneral funding for the$2,000

By state: Texas 15 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Jack and Joyce Sampson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of John J Sampson, 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 Jack and Joyce Sampson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jack and Joyce Sampson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $82K across 16 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Jack and Joyce Sampson Family Foundation give?

Texas (15 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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