Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation
The Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, and community and humanitarian organizations.
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation gave $156K across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,732
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,573
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $3,591,388
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (40 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% 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 Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5272 River Rd 650, Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: (240) 744-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian BALL2023 ($14K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
628 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 628 grants of 628 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 14% to Maryland, 11% to New York, 9% to Florida, and 4% to California. The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 99 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $953; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $663 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $150K (2023) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian BALL2023 Palm Beach, FL | Non-profit mission is to help the russian migr community in the us including relief efforts for the suffering people in ukraine. | $13,820 |
| Magen David Sephardic Congregation Rockville, MD | Non-profit mission is to aid persons in need, both in the congregation & in the jewish community at large. | $10,330 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, DC | Non-profit mission is to advocate for better representation of women artists & serves as a vital center for thought leadership & social change. | $10,000 |
| The Washington Ballet Washington, DC | Non-profit mission is to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation's capital, & to connect children & adults to the art of dance. | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Washington, DC | Non-profit mission is to continue as the leading non-partisan voice for the armenian-American community in the united states. | $6,061 |
| American University of Armenia Glendale, CA | Non-profit mission is to continue providing students the best education in armenia. | $5,000 |
| City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration Washington, DC | Non-profit mission is to continue championing our mission of developing the next generation of dance artists & innovators. | $5,000 |
| Lebanese American University New York, NY | Non-profit mission is to making education in lebanon available to all qualified, regardless of difficult circumstances. | $5,000 |
| Meridian International Center Washington, DC | To Support Meridian's Mission | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies Washington, DC | To Supports the Arts | $4,400 |
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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 | $3,591,388 | $68,221 | $173,275 | $155,732 | 99 | $155,732 | $85,666 | $179,043 |
| 2023 | $3,696,442 | $151,194 | $170,726 | $150,052 | 75 | $150,052 | $149,706 | $172,473 |
| 2022 | $3,715,974 | $141,186 | $276,187 | $236,915 | 123 | $236,915 | $141,186 | $187,540 |
| 2021 | $3,850,975 | $469,843 | $198,988 | $196,224 | 181 | $196,224 | $469,843 | $211,460 |
| 2020 | $3,580,120 | $122,835 | $202,944 | $173,557 | 150 | — | $122,835 | $192,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K 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 2024 grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Washington Ballet describes its work as presenting classic and contemporary ballet, training dancers, and providing dance education and community programs. The Armenian Assembly of America says it provides humanitarian assistance and educates the public about Armenian culture, history, and human rights. Lebanese American University describes its commitments to academic excellence, civic engagement, scholarship, and leadership development. Other recipients include the Phillips Collection, which describes its work as presenting modern and contemporary art and providing educational and public programs, and Young Concert Artists, whose stated mission is to launch young classical musicians’ careers and expand classical music’s reach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $155,732. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,820, with a median of $800. Among its largest grants were $13,820 to Synodal School of Liturgical Music Russian Ball 2023 for support connected to the Russian migrant community and relief efforts for people suffering in Ukraine; $10,330 to Magen David Sephardic Congregation for aid to people in the congregation and wider Jewish community; and $10,000 each to the National Museum of Women in the Arts and The Washington Ballet.
Other notable 2024 grants included $6,061 to the Armenian Assembly of America, $5,000 each to the American University of Armenia, City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration, and Lebanese American University, and $5,000 to Meridian International Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Annie Totah, Tamara Picache, Nicole Totah, Elliott Totah, and Karina Totah as trustees.
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annie Totah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Totah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karina Totah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Totah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Picache
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation
How much does Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation give each year?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation gave $156K across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 75 grants.
What is Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $800, and its average grant was $1,573, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation that year got $953 on average.
Where does Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation give grants?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (41 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), Arlington, VA (4 grants) and Rockville, MD (3 grants).
Does Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian BALL2023 ($13,820), Magen David Sephardic Congregation ($10,330) and National Museum of Women in the Arts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (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 Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Washington Ballet describes its work as presenting classic and contemporary ballet, training dancers, and providing dance education and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's EIN?
Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2081895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sami & Annie Totah Family 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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