Samuels Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Samuels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $98,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$98,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2023 was up from $93,000 the year before.
14% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,000 | 12 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $98,000 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Samuels Samuels Family Foundat 1545 Saucon Valley Road, Bethelehem, PA 18015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 866-9855 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What Samuels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $63,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Saucon TWSP Historical Society | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| George School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lehigh University Special Collections | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank - Co Community Action of LV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moravian Archives | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Allentown | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hellertown Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Samuels
Questions people ask
Does Samuels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Samuels Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Samuels Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists John Samuels (President).
What does Samuels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.