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Sam Gilliam Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 933940451

Sam Gilliam Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $809,658 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $199,829 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Sam Gilliam 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sam Gilliam Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky. It also paid $400,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$320,658
Maryland1$79,000
Pennsylvania1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kunstmuseum BaselDonation of 2 pieces of artwork for display$400,000
JB Speed Art Museum Inc
Louisville, KY
Donation$320,658
John's Hopkins University Development & Alumni Services
Baltimore, MD
Donation$79,000
Ballinglen Arts Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sam Gilliam Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sam Gilliam Foundation give?

$809,658 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $199,829.

Who runs Sam Gilliam Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Annie Gawlak (President/Treasurer), Jennifer Depalma (Secretary), David Kordansky (Director) and Arne Glimcher (Director).

What does Sam Gilliam Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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