Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $157,500 the year before.
22% 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 | $156,000 | 9 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $157,500 | 8 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 9 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc 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 Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth X Youth | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Learnserve International | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Empower Education | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis (WBCP) | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Critical Exposure | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Life Pieces to Materpieces | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Asylum Works | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Inspired Teaching | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Ann's Ctr for Children | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Feldheim
- Jeremy Aaron Levine
- Valentina Jyoti Raman
Questions people ask
Does Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Feldheim (President), Jeremy Aaron Levine (Officer) and Valentina Jyoti Raman (Officer).
What does Ernest & Rose Samuels Fndtn Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.