Marvin Samson Foundation
The Marvin Samson Foundation is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $1,385,875 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Marvin Samson Foundation at a glance
In short: Marvin Samson Foundation gave $1.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,385,875
- +118.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,993
- +130.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,416,853
- -14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Marvin Samson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2730, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0236
Phone: (856) 751-5051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin Samson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franklin Institute ($860K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 91 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 37% to recipients in New Jersey. The reported shares for Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marvin Samson Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $138K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $18K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $603K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $860,000 |
| Virtua Foundation Marlton, NJ | Charitable | $235,000 |
| Congregation Beth El Voorhees, NJ | Charitable | $145,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cherry Hill Free Clinic Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kellman Brown Academy Voorhees, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aachs- Central Alumni STEM Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon Carnegie, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Raise the Bar Camden, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,416,853 | $1,314,168 | $1,474,196 | $1,385,875 | 18 | $1,385,875 | $877,440 | $107,550 |
| 2023 | $2,820,672 | $1,001,499 | $693,343 | $633,705 | 19 | $657,223 | $331,704 | $101,992 |
| 2022 | $2,546,602 | $790,799 | $684,686 | $602,550 | 24 | $635,624 | $75,760 | $101,484 |
| 2021 | $2,455,878 | $816,849 | $664,836 | $632,600 | 16 | $637,795 | $17,441 | $102,454 |
| 2020 | $2,309,692 | $570,705 | $717,598 | $666,250 | 14 | — | $15,911 | $87,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin Samson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey says it cares for people in need and works to sustain Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. Cherry Hill Free Clinic says it provides free primary care to uninsured and underinsured people. Kellman Brown Academy describes its mission as helping children succeed through academic excellence, Jewish values, and personal growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,385,875. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $860,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $860,000 to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, $235,000 to Virtua Foundation in Marlton, $145,000 to Congregation Beth El in Voorhees, and $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey in Cherry Hill. The stated purpose for each was “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marvin Samson and Joanna Greenfield as foundation managers.
Marvin Samson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Greenfield
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Marvin Samson
Foundation Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $34K, to Joanna Greenfield (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Samson Foundation
How much does Marvin Samson Foundation give each year?
Marvin Samson Foundation gave $1.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $634K across 19 grants.
What is Marvin Samson Foundation's typical grant size?
Marvin Samson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $76,993, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin Samson Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Marvin Samson Foundation give grants?
Marvin Samson Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Cherry Hill, NJ (3 grants), Voorhees, NJ (2 grants) and Camden, NJ (2 grants).
Does Marvin Samson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin Samson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Marvin Samson Foundation's largest grantees?
Marvin Samson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Franklin Institute ($860,000), Virtua Foundation ($235,000) and Congregation Beth El ($145,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin Samson Foundation?
Marvin Samson Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marvin Samson Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey says it cares for people in need and works to sustain Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin Samson Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marvin Samson Foundation's EIN?
Marvin Samson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6943216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marvin Samson Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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