Medhat F Sami Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Medhat F Sami Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Syosset, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $99,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$99,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,000 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 | $136,000 | 6 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 5 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 5 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Medhat F Sami 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $99,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Supporting daria mochly rosen's lab | $99,000 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hands Along the Nile Development SE | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Care 4 Needy Copts | General purpose | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Sami
- Viviane Sami
- Eric J Sami
- Tanya J Sami
Questions people ask
Does Medhat F Sami Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Medhat F Sami Foundation Inc give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Medhat F Sami Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Sami (President), Viviane Sami (Treasurer), Eric J Sami (Director) and Tanya J Sami (Secretary).