Senseis Samurai
Senseis Samurai is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Newton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K.
Senseis Samurai at a glance
In short: Senseis Samurai gave $6K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,550
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $10,136
- +265.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 Senseis Samurai funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walter Parker ($200).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 Senseis Samurai gives
- Giving grew 3000% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Walter Parker Newton, NC | School Supply Assistance | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,136 | $19,319 | $11,955 | $6,200 | 4 | $6,200 |
| 2024 | $2,772 | $4,618 | $3,654 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,808 | $8,420 | $13,856 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,244 | $14,262 | $6,743 | $200 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Senseis Samurai is led by Amanda Grindstaff, President Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Grindstaff
President Secretary
President → President Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alex Keller
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael P. Booker
Manager
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James Markham
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Stephanie Ondesko (2022–2024) — Sectretary
- Former: Karla Lope Z. (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Cheryl Rautio (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Donna Ethier (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Ashley Young (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Rautio (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon Ethier (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Ondesko (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Senseis Samurai
How much does Senseis Samurai give each year?
Senseis Samurai gave $6K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Senseis Samurai's typical grant size?
Senseis Samurai's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,550, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Senseis Samurai give grants?
Senseis Samurai gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Senseis Samurai give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Senseis Samurai's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "William Alden Elliott Scholarship Award" (3 grants).
How large is Senseis Samurai?
Senseis Samurai reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Senseis Samurai?
Senseis Samurai is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Newton, NC. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Senseis Samurai's EIN?
Senseis Samurai's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2489867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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