Samson Charitable Fund

Public charity · Grantmaker Miami Beach, FL EIN: 33-1257240

The Samson Charitable Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.

Key facts about Samson Charitable Fund

In short: Samson Charitable Fund gave $1.8M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $259K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
33-1257240
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,813,547
Grants made (2025)
7
Average grant
$259,078
Median grant
$250,000
Total assets
$4,485,849
Primary geography
New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.5M

+49.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.8M

Grant Count

7

Avg Grant Size

$259K

About Samson Charitable Fund

Based on IRS filings

Samson Charitable Fund is a public charity, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $136K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonAtlantaBala CynwydCedarhurstNew YorkPhiladelphia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M0 grants2024 7 grants2025

In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.8M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Greenberg Traurig LLP: $605KGreenberg Traurig LLP$605KHoltzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Joseiak PLLC: $409KHoltzman Vogel BaranTorchinsky & Joseiak PLLC$409KRoyer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC: $250KRoyer Cooper Cohen BraunfeldLLC$250KBecket Fund: $250KBecket Fund$250KCentral Fund of Israel: $100KCentral Fund of Israel$100KNational Jewish Advocacy Center: $100KNational Jewish AdvocacyCenter$100KScholars for Middle East Peace: $100KScholars for Middle East Peace$100K

The largest 2025 recipient was Greenberg Traurig LLP ($605K). Together the top 7 received $1.8M.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greenberg Traurig LLP New York, NYThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$605,000
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Joseiak PLLC Washington, DCThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$408,547
Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC Philadelphia, PAThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$250,000
Becket Fund Washington, DCThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$250,000
Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NYThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$100,000
National Jewish Advocacy Center Atlanta, GAThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$100,000
Scholars for Middle East Peace Bala Cynwyd, PAThe purpose of the grant was to support the mission to combat antisemitism by supporting the legal, academic, and community infrastructure that makes justice possible.$100,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$4,485,849$3,007,459
Revenue$3,583,279$3,007,459
Expenses$2,104,889—
Net Investment Income$136,279$7,459

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Samson Charitable Fund is led by Rebecca Dinar, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rebecca Dinar

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $188K (2025)

  • Stephen Bittel

    President

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Kaplan

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Seigel

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Bornstein

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shaya Lesches

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yossie Hollander

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Rebecca Dinar — Executive Director: $188KRebecca DinarExecutive Director$188K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $188K, to Rebecca Dinar (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Samson Charitable Fund

How much does Samson Charitable Fund give each year?

Samson Charitable Fund gave $1.8M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Samson Charitable Fund's typical grant size?

Samson Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $259,078, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Samson Charitable Fund give grants?

Samson Charitable Fund's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (36%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does Samson Charitable Fund give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Samson Charitable Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Samson Charitable Fund's largest grantees?

Samson Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Greenberg Traurig LLP ($605,000), Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Joseiak PLLC ($408,547) and Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Samson Charitable Fund?

Samson Charitable Fund reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.

What is Samson Charitable Fund's EIN?

Samson Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1257240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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