Samuels Family Foundation
The Samuels Family Foundation is a Houston-based private foundation established in 2015 by Vic and Bobbi Samuels, their children, and their sons' spouses. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking in select priority areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.5M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+5.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.2M
+5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations making meaningful and measurable impact in the following 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
- Children in Need: Support for organizations serving children in need
Grantmaking
Invitation Only
**: Grant applications are provided by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with a base of operations in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $33.5 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $3.2 million (2024)
Recent Financial Activity (2023):
- Total revenues: $3.76 million
- Total expenses: $3.29 million
- Total assets: $32.8 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $2.35 million
- Investment income and dividends: $705,931
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $699,125
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,545,815 | $32,836,670 | $30,083,687 |
| Revenue | $1,944,554 | $3,756,410 | $1,720,721 |
| Expenses | $3,450,285 | $3,292,639 | $6,332,726 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,298,566 | $3,003,701 | $6,040,915 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,507,835 | $1,117,477 | $698,910 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,894,398 | $1,875,780 | $1,912,468 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 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 directed by:
- Barbara Samuels (Director)
- Harris Benjamin Samuels (Director)
- Joshua Alex Samuels (Director)
- Jeremy Greenfield Samuels (Director)
The foundation was founded by Vic and Bobbi Samuels. Vic is a serial entrepreneur with successful businesses in the packaging, building products, and furniture industries. Bobbi is a former high school English teacher and professor of children's literature.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARRIS BENJAMIN SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSHUA ALEX SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY GREENFIELD SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4533 Magnolia Street, Bellaire, TX 77401-4230
Telephone: 713-894-8077
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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