John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc
John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $53,824
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,628
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $733
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,350
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pm Cpas Llc 14 Penn Plz 1800, New York, NY 10122
Phone: (212) 643-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grantees listed include organizations in Westport, Connecticut; New York, New York; and Newburyport, Massachusetts. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2022) to $182K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Unrestricted | $32,500 |
| Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| James Lenox House Assn New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Ashford, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY | Unrestricted | $7,740 |
| Claremont Institute Claremont, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,824 | $5,628 | $3,350 | — | — | $733 | $4,831 | $13,220 |
| 2023 | $51,546 | $143,951 | $193,828 | $181,640 | 14 | $187,317 | $138,210 | $13,722 |
| 2022 | $101,423 | $124,909 | $126,773 | $113,005 | 14 | $117,871 | $119,977 | $22,216 |
| 2021 | $103,287 | $126,319 | $135,387 | $127,095 | 19 | $130,475 | $122,867 | $28,943 |
| 2020 | $112,355 | $93,339 | $147,845 | $145,800 | 27 | — | $92,864 | $28,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2023 grants include support for performing arts organizations, a museum, and a research organization. Westport Country Playhouse describes its mission as enriching, enlightening, and engaging the community through professionally produced theater. Roundabout Theatre Company says it celebrates theater through classic and new works and education. The Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. FRAXA Research Foundation says it works to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $181,640 across 14 grants, an average of approximately $12,974 per grant. Examples include $32,000 to Westport Country Playhouse Inc, $7,740 to Roundabout Theatre Company Inc, $3,000 to The Jewish Museum, and $1,000 to FRAXA Research Foundation Inc. In 2022, it reported $113,005 in grants across 14 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Samuelson, Charles A Samuelson, and Richard A Samuelson as directors.
John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Samuelson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles A. Samuelson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A. Samuelson
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc
How large is John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc?
John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $733 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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.
What does John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2023 grants include support for performing arts organizations, a museum, and a research organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2023 grantees listed include organizations in Westport, Connecticut; New York, New York; and Newburyport, Massachusetts. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc's EIN?
John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4045935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John & Barbara Samuelson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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