Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson
EMET VEMUNAH SAM & SAMANTHA SASSON is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It made grants to educational, religious, charitable, and medical organizations in 2024.
Key facts about Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson
In short: Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson gave $1.2M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 47-1913346
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,205,348
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $38,882
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- N/A
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-28.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-24.1% YoY
Is Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational and religious organizations, as well as charitable and medical causes. Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore describes its mission as operating a parochial grade school in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar describes its mission as operating a religious educational facility rooted in Orthodox Jewish values and philosophy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $1,205,348. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $325,500, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $325,500 to Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah, $242,053 to Yad Yosef, $123,143 to Various Other Charities, $113,000 to Yeshivat Ateret Torah, and $100,000 to Congregation Ohr Meir.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 19% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 31 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BET MEDRASH GADOL ATERET TORAH Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $325,500 |
| YAD YOSEF Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL/ RELIGIOUS | $242,053 |
| VARIOUS OTHER CHARITIES Brooklyn, NY | CHARITABLE | $123,143 |
| YESHIVAT ATERET TORAH Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $113,000 |
| CONGREGATION OHR MEIR Brick, NJ | RELIGIOUS | $100,000 |
| YESHIVA KOL YAAKOV Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $36,000 |
| SHORE AREA MIKVAH Oakhurst, NJ | RELIGIOUS | $35,000 |
| KEREN HAYESHIVIOT Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $31,101 |
| FRIENDS OF AHAVAT SHALOM New York, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $27,600 |
| SEPHARDIC MEDICAL RESOURCE Brooklyn, NY | MEDICAL | $26,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,205,348 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,690,034 | 33 |
| 2022 | $602,153 | 27 |
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sam N Sasson, Samantha Sasson, and Isaac N Sasson as trustees.
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaac N. Sasson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam N. Sasson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Sasson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Emet V'Emunah
Mailing address: 1036 East 8Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (212) 944-9494
Frequently asked questions about Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson
How much does Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson give each year?
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson gave $1.2M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 33 grants.
What is Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's typical grant size?
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,882, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson that year got $28K on average.
Where does Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson give grants?
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Deal, NJ (3 grants).
Does Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (19 grants) and "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's largest grantees?
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's largest 2024 grantees include Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah ($325,500), Yad Yosef ($242,053) and Various Other Charities ($123,143), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational and religious organizations, as well as charitable and medical causes. Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore describes its mission as operating a parochial grade school in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar describes its mission as operating a religious educational facility rooted in Orthodox Jewish values and philosophy.
How do I apply for a grant from Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson?
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $1,205,348. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $325,500, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $325,500 to Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah, $242,053 to Yad Yosef, $123,143 to Various Other Charities, $113,000 to Yeshivat Ateret Torah, and $100,000 to Congregation Ohr Meir. The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, contact EMET V'EMUNAH. Form and materials: N/A. Restrictions …
What is Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's EIN?
Emet Vemunah Sam & Samantha Sasson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1913346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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