Sam Kolber Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam Kolber Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$74,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $60,500 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $74,000 | 21 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Sam Kolber 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 Sam Kolber Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $67,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General fund | $20,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | General fund | $6,000 |
| U S Holocaust Memorial Museum | General fund | $6,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $4,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wnetthirteen Patron Program | General fund | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | General fund | $2,000 |
| New York Public Library | General fund | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing Services | General fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia University | General fund | $2,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wellspring of Greenbrier Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Buckley School | General fund | $1,000 |
| The 92nd Street Y | General fund | $1,000 |
| Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kolber
- Connie Kolber
Questions people ask
Does Sam Kolber Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Kolber Foundation Inc give?
$74,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sam Kolber Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Kolber (Director) and Connie Kolber (Trustee).
What does Sam Kolber Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.