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The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation

Preselected recipients only McLean, Virginia · EIN 521532867

The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.

17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,0008$952,287
2024$45,0008$995,785
2025$48,0006$1.1 million

How to apply

The Samuel and Robert Decker 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia4$33,000
District of Columbia1$10,000
California1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Leland Seminary
Arlington, VA
General support$10,000
The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer
Washington, DC
General support$10,000
Virginia Heart Community Foundation
Falls Church, VA
General support$10,000
Virginia Hospital Center Foundation
Arlington, VA
General support$10,000
St Martin In-The Fields Winnetka
Winnetka, CA
General support$5,000
Share of McLean
McLean, VA
General support$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give?

$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John G Decker (Trustee) and David G Decker (Trustee).

What does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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