Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Raise Awareness of All Childhood Cancers and Fund Life-Saving Research.
Sammys Superheroes Foundation at a glance
In short: Sammys Superheroes Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $202,576
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Grant Funding (General Pediatric Cancer Research)
Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovation Awards
Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Amount
$250,000 over two years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Reach Awards
Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Amount
$250,000 over two years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Sammys Superheroes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundat ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sammys Superheroes Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $300K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundat Wynnewood, PA | cancer research | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,576 | $250,459 | $228,834 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $177,179 | $207,509 | $319,284 | $268,370 | 1 |
| 2022 | $289,256 | $326,944 | $354,233 | $300,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $315,107 | $243,121 | $238,757 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $311,168 | $197,634 | $91,007 | $50,000 | 1 |
About Sammys Superheroes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sammys Superheroes Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbus, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $203K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sammys Superheroes Foundation is led by Luke Saenz, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Saenz
President & CEO
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Hogeland
Director
Member at Large → President & CEO, 2021
President & CEO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Willliams
Director
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Klutman
Director
Member at Large → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Nahorny
Director
President → President & CEO, 2021
President & CEO → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Larsen
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nahorny
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Brandenburg
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sueper
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Karges
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ehlers
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Cimpl
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Tooley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory Bowen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mark Brown (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Sell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kris Frederick (2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Krystal Dinslage (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Valorz (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shannon Lofdahl (2020) — Member at Large
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 Sammys Superheroes Foundation
How much does Sammys Superheroes Foundation give each year?
Sammys Superheroes Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 1 grant.
How large is Sammys Superheroes Foundation?
Sammys Superheroes Foundation reported $203K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is Sammys Superheroes Foundation?
Sammys Superheroes Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbus, NE. It holds $203K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sammys Superheroes Foundation operate?
Sammys Superheroes Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Pennsylvania.
What is Sammys Superheroes Foundation's EIN?
Sammys Superheroes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2162732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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