Samuel Tabas Family Foundation
The Samuel Tabas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It makes general contributions to charitable organizations for use in their exempt purposes and runs no programs of its own.
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Tabas Family Foundation gave $286K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,274
- +191.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,362
- +178.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,545,919
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel Tabas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 551 W Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041
Phone: (610) 896-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Tabas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agricultural Land Preservation Board ($181K). Together the top 10 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 215 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining grant dollars were distributed among recipients in the District of Columbia, Vermont, New York, and California, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel Tabas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 45 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $93K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $286K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land Preservation Board West Chester, PA | Exempt Use- Agricultural Easement 17.5 Acres See Attached | $180,974 |
| Hope Partnership for Education Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $8,500 |
| Temple University Philadlephia, PA | Exempt Use | $7,500 |
| Project Hope Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $6,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of PA Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $5,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $5,000 |
| Main Line Reform Temple Wynnewood, PA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Exempt Use | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,545,919 | $172,188 | $299,729 | $286,274 | 45 | $285,274 | $167,012 | $107,013 |
| 2024 | $1,492,486 | $139,886 | $110,899 | $98,300 | 43 | $98,300 | $141,517 | $97,196 |
| 2023 | $1,495,731 | $77,743 | $108,767 | $96,300 | 45 | $96,300 | $122,737 | $90,215 |
| 2022 | $1,532,617 | $109,437 | $104,080 | $96,800 | 42 | $96,800 | $108,590 | $93,757 |
| 2021 | $1,527,260 | $105,264 | $106,524 | $88,800 | 40 | — | $100,898 | $89,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel Tabas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — 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 foundation states that it makes general contributions to organizations listed in IRS Publication #78 for use in their exempt purposes. It does not state a separate mission.
Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Hope Partnership for Education says it serves families in Eastern North Philadelphia through a middle school, after-school enrichment, graduate support, and adult education programs. Philabundance says its mission is to drive hunger from communities and end hunger. Philadelphia Children’s Alliance says it promotes healing and justice for sexually abused children in Philadelphia. Other 2025 grantees described in their own statements include organizations providing housing for people with disabilities, services for people with disabilities, and housing construction and repair for economically disadvantaged people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $286,274. Awards ranged from $300 to $180,974, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grant was $180,974 to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for an agricultural easement covering 17.5 acres. Other notable grants included $8,500 to Hope Partnership for Education, $7,500 to Temple University, $6,000 to Project Hope, and $5,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, Anti-Defamation League, Free Library of Philadelphia, Jewish Federation, and Main Line Reform Temple.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard S. Tabas and Lee E. Tabas as trustees.
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee E. Tabas
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard S. Tabas
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tabas Family Foundation
How much does Samuel Tabas Family Foundation give each year?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation gave $286K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 43 grants.
What is Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,362, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel Tabas Family Foundation that year got $93K on average.
Where does Samuel Tabas Family Foundation give grants?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (22 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Narberth, PA (2 grants) and Havertown, PA (2 grants).
Who are Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Agricultural Land Preservation Board ($180,974), Hope Partnership for Education ($8,500) and Temple University ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel Tabas Family Foundation?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel Tabas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it makes general contributions to organizations listed in IRS Publication #78 for use in their exempt purposes. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Tabas Family Foundation?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Tabas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6254348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Samuel Tabas Family Foundation 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 years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Samuel Tabas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samuel-tabas-family-foundation-morg_5364f91501584fd2bc8569b50fb44210
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