Private foundation · EIN 95-4594473 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 21 grants paid, $699K total, median $7,500. 76% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$699K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CAGeneral program support$250K
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAGeneral program support$250K
Beacon Housing IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral program support$30K
Connect 2 MinistriesSimi Valley, CAGeneral program support$30K
BridgesLA Canada, CAGeneral program support$20K
Door of HopePasadena, CAGeneral program support$20K
Crossroads Community ChurchValencia, CAGeneral program support$19K
Christ Lutheran ChurchSanta Clarita, CAGeneral program support$14K
The Madeleine Choir SchoolSalt Lake City, UTGeneral program support$10K
YMCA of the FoothillLA Canada, CAGeneral program support$10K
New Hope Lutheran ChurchAgoura Hills, CAGeneral program support$7,500
Hollywood Church of ChristLos Angeles, CAGeneral program support$7,000
Rose Drive Friends ChurchYorba Linda, CAGeneral program support$7,000
Christ the Servant Lutheran ChurchLouisville, COGeneral program support$5,000
Marin Catholic High SchoolKentfield, CAGeneral program support$5,000
Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls ClubSanta Clarita, CAGeneral program support$5,000
The Church at Rancho BernardoSan Diego, CAGeneral program support$5,000
Community United Methodist ChurchBowie, AZGeneral program support$3,000
Buena Vida AmigosTempe, AZGeneral program support$1,000
Los Angeles Conservation CorpsLos Angeles, CAGeneral program support$1,000
Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryPittsburg, PAGeneral program support$1,000

By state: California 16 · Utah 1 · Colorado 1 · Arizona 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Jack D Samuelson, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $699K across 21 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc give?

California (16 grants), Utah (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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