Samuels Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Samuels Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Highland Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $595,200 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $225,000. 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$595,200
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $548,690 the year before.
40% 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 | $383,920 | 17 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $548,690 | 16 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $595,200 | 20 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Samuels Family Foundation 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 Samuels Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $225,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $170,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $74,100 |
| New York | 2 | $51,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute | To support exempt activities | $225,000 |
| American First Legal | To support exempt activities | $75,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To support exempt activities | $50,000 |
| K91 Rescued to Rescue | To support exempt activities | $36,800 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community | To support exempt activities | $33,000 |
| Levis Jewish Community Ctr | To support exempt activities | $30,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | To support exempt activities | $27,500 |
| Chabad Luvavitch of Wyoming | To support exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | To support exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial | To support exempt activities | $11,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | To support exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Center for the Arts | To support exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Indian River K-9 Trust | To support exempt activities | $10,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | To support exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Helping Animals Live and Overcome Inc | To support exempt activities | $7,000 |
| Art Association of Jackson Hole | To support exempt activities | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Wild Reserve | To support exempt activities | $1,800 |
| Community Foundation | To support exempt activities | $1,100 |
| Buddy's World Inc | To support exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America Inc | To support exempt activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherri L Samuels
- Jeffrey K Samuels
- Velia Samuels-Sweet
Questions people ask
Does Samuels Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuels Family Foundation Inc give?
$595,200 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Samuels Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherri L Samuels (Director/Secy-Treasurer), Jeffrey K Samuels (Director/Vice-President) and Velia Samuels-Sweet (Director/President).
What does Samuels Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.