Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$53.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
23% 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 | $1.9 million | 33 | $44.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 40 | $50.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 31 | $53.8 million |
How to apply
Herman & Walter Samuelson 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 Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 27 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 3 | $42,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Sandra r. Berman infusion center | $500,000 |
| Stevenson University | Performing arts center | $400,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Department of emergency medicine | $200,000 |
| Um St Joseph Medical Center | Cardiac diagnostic suite | $200,000 |
| Univ of Maryland School of Medicine | Zaffere rural md scholars program | $200,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Fiberoptic endoscopic equipment | $134,920 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | Recreational campus | $100,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | High touch medical program | $80,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | Gym project | $50,000 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | Multipupose room | $50,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Gw regional medical center | $50,000 |
| Ulman Foundation | Aya patient program/beyond cancer | $50,000 |
| Stevenson University | Nursing scholarships | $40,000 |
| Chai | Pikesville school funding pool | $29,600 |
| Univ of MD Baltimore Foundation | Stem cell research annual dinner | $25,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc of Baltimore | Cemetery repairs | $20,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom | Operations | $20,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks | Homeless children backpack program | $10,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Cemetery maintenance | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Umb | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewels School | Pre-school | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund | Holidays charity fund | $10,000 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Emergency medical services | $10,000 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary | Student lounge & dean's office | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Operations | $10,000 |
| Harford Family House | Assistance to homeless families | $10,000 |
| Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation | Homeless children backpack program | $5,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | Research fund | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim | Food relief in israel | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis F Friedman
- Phyllis C Friedman
- Freddie J Traub
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis F Friedman (President), Phyllis C Friedman (Vp/Secretary) and Freddie J Traub (Treasurer).
What does Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.