Sampson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sampson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richfield, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,731 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,579. 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$188,731
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,579
- Assets$0
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,092 the year before.
64% 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 | $90,173 | 21 | $533,095 |
| 2024 | $251,092 | 15 | $188,882 |
| 2025 | $188,731 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Sampson Family 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $186,531 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hector Historical Center | General operations | $65,579 |
| Buffalo Lake Hector Stewart Schools | General operations | $35,000 |
| First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Eduction | $32,000 |
| Canterbury Chapel | General operations | $20,000 |
| City of Buffalo Lake | General operations | $9,389 |
| Ktis Faith Radio | General operations | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| World Vision | General operations | $5,000 |
| Zion United Methodist Church | Eduction | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | General operations | $4,563 |
| Onalaska Band Boosters | General operations | $2,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan J Puchalski
- Randall D Sampson
- Janis L Weikle
- Paul S Sampson
- Russell S Sampson
Questions people ask
Does Sampson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sampson Family Foundation give?
$188,731 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sampson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan J Puchalski (President), Randall D Sampson (Director), Janis L Weikle (Secretary) and Paul S Sampson (Vice President/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sampson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.