Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $487,325 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,022 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$487,325
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,022
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$731
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,258 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 31 | $4,614 |
| 2024 | $164,258 | 21 | $4,906 |
| 2025 | $487,325 | 16 | $731 |
How to apply
Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $319,400 |
| Delaware | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $16,745 |
| New York | 2 | $1,180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ariel University Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Yula High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $60,000 |
| The Torah and Nature Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $60,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Young Israel of North Beverly Hills | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $29,600 |
| Friends of Nahal Haredi Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $13,700 |
| Kiryat Shemona Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,045 |
| Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,800 |
| The Westside Shul | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Unit 669 Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers Fund | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Chabad Terror Victims Project Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Sunset Strip | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Aliyos Shlomo | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee C Samson
Questions people ask
Does Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation give?
$487,325 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,022.
Who runs Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee C Samson (Trustee).
What does Lee and Anne Samson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.