Sam Inc
To pursue exclusively charitable, educational and scientific purposes by educating the public about and facilitating the establishment of sound drug policy, and providing financial support to organizations with similar charitable, educational and scientific purposes.
Sam Inc at a glance
In short: Sam Inc gave $171K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,500
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,250
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,250
- Total assets
- $10,135,586
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sam Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Every Brain Matters ($150K). Together the top 2 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2023) to $171K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Brain Matters Pueblo, CO | To support the ebm to work with an alliance of organizations & individuals | $150,000 |
| Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Alexandria, VA | Support Cadca Mission. | $20,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,135,586 | $1,202,541 | $2,264,970 | $170,500 | 2 | $379,718 |
| 2023 | $9,036,174 | $3,384,294 | $1,421,725 | $128,000 | 2 | $243,293 |
| 2022 | $6,780,768 | $2,876,229 | $1,149,799 | — | — | $77,059 |
| 2021 | $5,575,928 | $2,484,378 | $994,428 | — | — | $54,623 |
| 2020 | $4,269,588 | $968,750 | $847,137 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $3,325,118 | $3,860,784 | $809,778 | — | — | — |
About Sam Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sam Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $380K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam Inc is led by Kevin A. Sabet-Sharghi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2018); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin A. Sabet-Sharghi
President
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
$129K (2018) → $7K (2024)
Jon Talcott
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Fairfield
Director of External Programs
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $110K (2024)
Ben Cort
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Colhoun
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Millette
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bloom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke D. Niforatos
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $232K (2024)
John A. Spurlock
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: David George (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan H. Talcott (2018–2023) — Chair
- Former: Micael Bloom (2018–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $232K, to Luke Niforatos (Executive Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sam Inc
How much does Sam Inc give each year?
Sam Inc gave $171K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $128K across 2 grants.
How large is Sam Inc?
Sam Inc reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Sam Inc?
Sam Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sam Inc operate?
Sam Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Virginia.
What is Sam Inc's EIN?
Sam Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2400657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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