Twila Sampson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Twila Sampson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$99,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $110,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 | $100,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 8 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Twila 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 Twila Sampson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $63,000 |
| California | 3 | $29,750 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,250 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | To fund research, increase awareness, and support care to colorectal cancer patients | $30,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | To advance the well-being and care for animals and people in the san diego area | $16,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | To provide food and resources to the needyto provide food to the needy in the washington dc area | $11,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | To provide food to the needy in the washington dc area | $11,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To provide food to the needy throughout the world. | $11,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | To provide care and medical services to senior animals | $10,000 |
| Orca Conservancy | To assist in the conservation efforts of orcas in the pacific northwest | $3,250 |
| San Diego Center for Children | To provide care to children who are struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders | $3,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide humanitarian aid | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Rossi
- Benard A Sampson
Questions people ask
Does Twila Sampson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Twila Sampson Family Foundation give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Twila Sampson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steve Rossi (Trustee) and Benard A Sampson (Trustee).
What does Twila Sampson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and human services.