Sambold Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sambold Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,700 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11,700
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$389,647
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,000 | 3 | $393,739 |
| 2024 | $11,700 | 4 | $389,647 |
How to apply
Sambold 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Long Now Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning Valley | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The American Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Sambold
Questions people ask
Does Sambold Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sambold Foundation give?
$11,700 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Sambold Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Sambold (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).