Samson Memorial Trust
Samson Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $747K. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Samson Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Samson Memorial Trust gave $747K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $187K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $747,076
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $186,769
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $186,769
- Total assets
- $14,528,819
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Samson Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Asoccentral Coast Chap ($187K). Together the top 4 received $747K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Samson Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $633K (2020) to $792K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Asoccentral Coast Chap Ventura, CA | General Operating | $186,769 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafael, CA | General Operating | $186,769 |
| Regents of the University of CA Oakland, CA | General Operating | $186,769 |
| Cancer Fdn of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $186,769 |
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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 | $14,528,819 | $3,461,204 | $883,527 | $747,076 | 4 | $760,086 | $3,326,939 | $805,312 |
| 2024 | $11,953,123 | $234,521 | $887,200 | $757,200 | 4 | $769,848 | $287,166 | $788,761 |
| 2023 | $12,606,597 | $386,359 | $873,794 | $758,132 | 4 | $770,076 | $320,700 | $705,706 |
| 2022 | $13,105,313 | $566,654 | $933,551 | $775,968 | 4 | $804,442 | $476,307 | $705,643 |
| 2021 | $13,477,517 | $4,964,924 | $1,017,777 | $791,968 | 4 | $822,198 | $4,871,931 | $730,979 |
| 2020 | $9,527,902 | $1,259,259 | $742,268 | $632,600 | 4 | — | $1,173,453 | $658,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samson Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $805K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samson Memorial Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$116K (2024) → $122K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $122K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Samson Memorial Trust
How much does Samson Memorial Trust give each year?
Samson Memorial Trust gave $747K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $757K across 4 grants.
What is Samson Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Samson Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $186,769, and its average grant was $186,769, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samson Memorial Trust give grants?
Samson Memorial Trust gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Samson Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Samson Memorial Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Samson Memorial Trust?
Samson Memorial Trust reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $760K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $805K (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 Samson Memorial Trust's EIN?
Samson Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6191072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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