Samelson-lowitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEEDHAM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $640.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13K
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4K
-97.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-97.2% YoY
About Samelson-lowitt Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Samelson-lowitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEEDHAM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $640.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,858 | $12,238 | $11,854 |
| Revenue | $640 | $139,060 | $308,870 |
| Expenses | $3,707 | $138,711 | $275,900 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,500 | $125,000 | $273,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $640 | — | $69,730 |
| Distributable Amount | $610 | $592 | $3,248 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY A SAMELSON | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEGRA WECHSLER LOWITT | CLERK, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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