Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and states that the trust distributed the balance of its held assets to charitable organizations; the trust therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust gave $3.7M across 19 grants in 2020 (avg $194K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,694,351
- Grants made (2020)
- 19
- Average grant
- $194,440
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in the trust’s final 2020 filing and should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7203 Francisco Bend Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 470-5352
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hosp ($385K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to Tennessee, 10% to Texas, 3% to New York, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 19 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Charitable Donation | $385,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Donation | $370,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Donation | $370,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Donation | $350,000 |
| Sylvester Comp Cancer Center Miami, FL | Charitable Donation | $345,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $325,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Miami, FL | Charitable Donation | $300,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hosp Hollywood, FL | Charitable Donation | $277,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | Charitable Donation | $250,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundat Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Donation | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $208 | $3,718,962 | $3,694,351 | 19 | $29,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the trust’s activity as making cash contributions to charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including hospitals, medical and disease-related organizations, a university foundation, and other charities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate their work: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives. Florida Atlantic University Foundation says it raises and provides resources for the benefit of Florida Atlantic University. These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the trust made 19 grants totaling $3,694,351. Grant amounts ranged from $3,351 to $385,000, with a median grant of $200,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $385,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $370,000 each to the American Heart Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; $350,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital; $345,000 to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center; and $325,000 to Trustbridge Hospice. Other reported grants included $300,000 to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, $277,000 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, $250,000 to Moffitt Cancer Hospital Foundation, and $200,000 to Florida Atlantic University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eddy Cantor was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust is led by Eddy Cantor, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Eddy Cantor
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust
How much does Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust give each year?
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust gave $3.7M across 19 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $200,000, and its average grant was $194,440, across 19 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust give grants?
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (10%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (19 grants).
Who are Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's largest 2020 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hosp ($385,000), American Heart Association ($370,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($370,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust fund?
The filing describes the trust’s activity as making cash contributions to charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including hospitals, medical and disease-related organizations, a university foundation, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust?
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's EIN?
Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6184678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Samuel C Cantor Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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