Samis Fellers Family Foundation
Samis Fellers Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $50K.
Samis Fellers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Samis Fellers Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,153
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $5,859
- Median grant
- $6,577
- Total assets
- $42,735
- +52.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Samis Fellers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Humane Society ($10K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Samis Fellers Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Humane Society Oklahoma City, OK | Building Campaign | $10,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | Endowment Giving | $10,000 |
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | Ou Children's Hospital and Jimmy Everest Cancer Center | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | KOSU | $3,153 |
| Heritage Hall Athletics Oklahoma City, OK | Cross Country | $1,000 |
| Westminster School Oklahoma City, OK | Endowment Giving | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,735 | $49,874 | $35,153 | $35,153 | 6 | $35,153 | $49,874 | $43,943 |
| 2024 | $28,014 | $718,688 | — | — | — | — | — | $767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samis Fellers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samis Fellers Family Foundation is led by Lauren C. Fellers, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren C. Fellers
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Fred Fellers III
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carter S. Fellers (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Samis Fellers Family Foundation
How much does Samis Fellers Family Foundation give each year?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Samis Fellers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,577, and its average grant was $5,859, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samis Fellers Family Foundation give grants?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants).
Does Samis Fellers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Samis Fellers Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Samis Fellers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oklahoma Humane Society ($10,000), Positive Tomorrows ($10,000) and Ou Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samis Fellers Family Foundation?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 is Samis Fellers Family Foundation's EIN?
Samis Fellers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2095649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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