Samuels Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Highland Beach, Florida. Established in December 2009, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting exempt activities, with a particular emphasis on after-school programming and community-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$549K
+34.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+42.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations aligned with three primary interest areas:
Education — Support of organizations promoting equal access to quality education to underserved communities, particularly those focused on early childhood education.
Jewish Life — Support of organizations promoting core Jewish values and focused on expanding outreach, education, and helping those who are most vulnerable.
Social Justice — Support of organizations promoting and protecting civil liberties and personal freedoms.
Grantmaking
Grant applications are provided by invitation only.
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Wyoming, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $10,112,958
- Total Revenue: $1,529,839
- Total Expenses: $628,486
- Total Giving: $548,690
Tax-Exempt Status The foundation has held unconditional exemption status since August 2010.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,112,958 | $9,210,924 | $8,604,744 |
| Revenue | $1,529,839 | $1,150,619 | $748,277 |
| Expenses | $628,486 | $512,162 | $490,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $551,143 | $419,181 | $479,675 |
| Net Investment Income | $668,977 | $274,088 | $78,349 |
| Distributable Amount | $483,807 | $463,905 | $405,069 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three directors:
- Sherri L Samuels (Director, Highland Beach, FL)
- Jeffrey K Samuels (Director, Highland Beach, FL)
- One additional director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri L Samuels | Director/Secy-Treasurer | — | — |
| Jeffrey K Samuels | Director/Vice-President | — | — |
| Velia Samuels-Sweet | Director/President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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