The Sammann Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sammann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,680 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $66,000. 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$232,680
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,650 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $30,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $208,650 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $232,680 | 33 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The Sammann Family 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 The Sammann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $134,480 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $61,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Suburban Evangelical Free Church | General & Unrestricted | $66,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | to support the Illinois gala & to support Illinois Hope Filled Holidays | $35,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Allocated to the North Suburban Church Mobile Pack | $15,000 |
| Casa Lake County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,730 |
| Samaritans Purse | to support disaster relief overseas and not in the US | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Suburban Evangelical Free Church | For Project Share | $10,000 |
| Build Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| K-Love Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | For Texas Flood Relief: Texas Flash Flood Relief | $5,000 |
| United Way of Lake County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Alaska's Storms and Floods Relief | $2,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Care and Share Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Music of the Baroque Concert Series Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | For Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa | $2,500 |
| The Anvil Lake Association Incorporated | for EWM management | $2,500 |
| Childrens Relief International | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | for the Jesus Film Project | $1,000 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Impact Ao Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Young Life | for Young Life North Shore, Program IL | $1,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saving Tiny Hearts Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Foundation United | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Orphans of the Storm | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Sammann
- Cooper Sammann
- Derek Sammann
- Elizabeth Sammann
- Tyler Sammann
Questions people ask
Does The Sammann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sammann Family Foundation give?
$232,680 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Sammann Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Blake Sammann (Dir), Cooper Sammann (Dir), Derek Sammann (Dir, Treas) and Elizabeth Sammann (Dir, Pres, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sammann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.