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Riley Sampson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Puyallup, Washington · EIN 881769577

Riley Sampson Foundation is a private foundation in Puyallup, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,421 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,421. 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 $12,445 the year before.

60% 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$15,1206$86,868
2024$12,4457$71,977
2025$13,4215$58,447

How to apply

Riley Sampson 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 Riley Sampson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$12,421
California1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wiaa
Renton, WA
To assist with student althetic programs. Includes payment to texas de brazil for state championships hosting dinner, a wiaa exempt activity.$6,421
Coupeville High School Booster Club
Coupeville, WA
To further the schools's athletic programs.$5,000
Equipnet
Alamo, CA
Collaborating together to advance god's kingdom$1,000
Puyallup Food Bank
Puyallup, WA
To assist those with food insecurities$500
Communities in School of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
To assist in the development of children$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Riley Sampson Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Riley Sampson Foundation give?

$13,421 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Riley Sampson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William Riley (President), Althea Riley (Vice President) and Merritt Riley (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Riley Sampson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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