Sam I Am Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam I Am Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $566,653 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $300,000. 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$566,653
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $507,033 the year before.
41% 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 | $448,525 | 20 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $507,033 | 19 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $566,653 | 22 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Sam I Am 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 Sam I Am Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $518,786 |
| New York | 4 | $29,449 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,118 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Highland Park Peace Project | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General operating support | $30,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | General operating support | $29,340 |
| Anti Defamation League | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Am Shalom | General operating support | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | General operating support | $15,068 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Ark | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Helping Hands Network Inc | General operating support | $1,980 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | General operating support | $1,849 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | General operating support | $1,800 |
| The Giving Back Fund Inc | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Givengain Foundation USA | General operating support | $500 |
| Jac Education Foundation | General operating support | $360 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | General operating support | $156 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $150 |
| Another Step Inc | General operating support | $100 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jillian Samantha Teven
- Ryan Samantha Loeb
- Paul Loeb
- Justin Samuel Loeb
- Jodi Loeb
Questions people ask
Does Sam I Am Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam I Am Foundation give?
$566,653 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Sam I Am Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jillian Samantha Teven (Director / Treasurer), Ryan Samantha Loeb (Director / Secretary), Paul Loeb (Foundation Manager) and Justin Samuel Loeb (Director / President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sam I Am Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.