Irene & Samson Jones III
Irene & Samson Jones III is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Irene & Samson Jones III at a glance
In short: Irene & Samson Jones III gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,352
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,676
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,676
- Total assets
- $126,839
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Irene & Samson Jones III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Irene & Samson Jones III gives
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $4K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,352 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,839 | $9,301 | $16,409 | $3,352 | 2 | $6,642 | $8,066 |
| 2023 | $133,900 | $6,072 | $12,168 | $3,500 | 2 | $5,900 | $7,714 |
| 2022 | $139,993 | $1,033 | $14,482 | $3,500 | 2 | $7,550 | $8,259 |
| 2021 | $153,607 | $10,585 | $14,960 | — | — | $1,600 | $9,237 |
| 2020 | $158,084 | $3,311 | $12,512 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $8,716 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irene & Samson Jones III reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irene & Samson Jones III is led by Kathleen Santucci, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Santucci
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas M. Lehman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Gazzola
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Irene & Samson Jones III
How much does Irene & Samson Jones III give each year?
Irene & Samson Jones III gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is Irene & Samson Jones III?
Irene & Samson Jones III reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Irene & Samson Jones III operate?
Irene & Samson Jones III has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Irene & Samson Jones III's EIN?
Irene & Samson Jones III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4013839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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