Private foundation · EIN 83-2063530 · Waterville, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Samas Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $90K total, median $20K. 33% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$90K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
33%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

A copy of the application for the recognition of the exemption (form 1023), prior year form 990 series of return and the most recent financial statement. Contact: Ernest J Samas, 6045 Double Eagle Ct, Waterville, Oh, 4193506821 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastern Europe OutreachPueblo, COGeneral purpose$50K
Glow MissionKannapolis, NCGeneral purpose$20K
Sufficient Grace Ministries for WomenDeshler, OHGeneral purpose$20K

By state: Colorado 1 · North Carolina 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Samas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waterville, Ohio, administered in care of Ernest J Samas, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Samas Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A copy of the application for the recognition of the exemption (form 1023), prior year form 990 series of return and the most recent financial statement. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Samas Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $90K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Samas Family Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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