Samson Charitable Fund
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.
Samson Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Samson Charitable Fund gave $1.8M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $259K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,813,547
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $259,078
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $4,485,849
- +49.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Samson Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenberg Traurig LLP New York, NY | The 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, DC | The 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, PA | The 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, DC | The 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, NY | The 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, GA | The 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, PA | The 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,485,849 | $3,583,279 | $2,104,889 | $1,813,547 | 7 | $136,279 |
| 2024 | $3,007,459 | $3,007,459 | — | — | — | $7,459 |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
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