Sampson Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sampson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $116,485 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,365. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$116,485
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,365
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $99,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,000 | 27 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $116,485 | 28 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Sampson Family Charitable 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 Sampson Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 24 | $105,485 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great River School | General operating support | $12,365 |
| Theatre in the Round Players Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Food Group (Emergency Food Shelf Network) | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hunger Solutions | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Airport Foundation MSP | General operating support | $4,120 |
| Agate Housing & Services | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Lyric Arts Company of Anoka | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General operating support | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operating support | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross of Minnesota & Dakotas | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Opera | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Literacy Council | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ms Society | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities (Upper Midwest) | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- E Elaine Sampson
- Warren R Sampson
- Anne E Schuerger
Questions people ask
Does Sampson Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sampson Family Charitable Foundation give?
$116,485 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Sampson Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists E Elaine Sampson (Vice President/Director), Warren R Sampson (Treasurer/Director) and Anne E Schuerger (President/Secretary/Director).
What does Sampson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.