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TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 656064217

TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $518,260 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $518,260 and the largest $518,260. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $491,808 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$358,6601$10.2 million
2024$491,8081$10.5 million
2025$518,2601$11.1 million

How to apply

TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of South Australia Anne & Gordon Samstang Museum of ArtUnrestricted general$518,260

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts give?

$518,260 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $518,260.

Who runs TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America NA (Trustee).

What does TW Gordon Samstag Fine Arts fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.

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