The Marvin Samson Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2003 and based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic giving to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+118.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+130.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports a range of charitable causes including Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
Grantmaking
The Marvin Samson Foundation is an active grantmaker. In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling significant philanthropic contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in New Jersey, with a particular concentration on organizations in the southern New Jersey region, including the Cherry Hill area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,416,853
- Total Revenue: $1,314,168
- Total Expenses: $1,474,196
- Total Liabilities: $224,000
- Grants, Contributions, and Similar Support: $989,369
- Investment Income and Dividends: $46,789
The foundation has demonstrated consistent financial activity, with revenue increasing 47.6% in grants and contributions from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,416,853 | $2,820,672 | $2,546,602 |
| Revenue | $1,314,168 | $1,001,499 | $790,799 |
| Expenses | $1,474,196 | $693,343 | $684,686 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,385,875 | $657,223 | $635,624 |
| Net Investment Income | $877,440 | $331,704 | $75,760 |
| Distributable Amount | $107,550 | $101,992 | $101,484 |
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
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARVIN SAMSON | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 1 | — |
| JOANNA GREENFIELD | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 10 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 2730, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0236
- Telephone: 856-751-5051
- EIN: 22-6943216
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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