The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund
The Darrell R Windle and David A Samber Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Illinois recipients and additional support going primarily to Florida organizations.
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund gave $226K across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,942
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,586
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,395
- Total assets
- $520,720
- +12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (23 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1918 W Leland, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (305) 538-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Branches ($35K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 277 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 69% of grant dollars and those in Florida received 26%. Smaller shares went to recipients in New York, Georgia, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 62 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $180K (2023) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Branches Miami, FL | Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $20,820 |
| Howard Brown Health Center Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $17,000 |
| St James Food Pantry Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $16,190 |
| Give Miami Day Miami, FL | Charitable Gift | $13,166 |
| ACLU Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $7,000 |
| Saint James Church Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $6,139 |
| Equality Florida Tampa, FL | Charitable Gift | $6,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable Gift | $6,000 |
| Forrestville Edu Foundation Forreston, IL | Charitable Gift | $5,786 |
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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 | $520,720 | $294,033 | $238,518 | $225,942 | 63 | $229,824 | $127,237 | $9,108 |
| 2024 | $462,240 | $300,276 | $212,769 | $204,731 | 64 | $212,770 | $121,175 | $10,834 |
| 2023 | $377,622 | $227,456 | $185,194 | $179,553 | 61 | $182,514 | $80,468 | — |
| 2022 | $335,295 | $233,861 | $196,896 | $189,591 | 54 | $196,896 | $30,897 | $16,084 |
| 2021 | $296,753 | $292,245 | $210,324 | $204,048 | 35 | $205,619 | $141,625 | $12,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health and social services, education, food assistance, arts and culture, civil liberties, and LGBTQ+ rights. For example, Howard Brown Health Center says it provides healthcare and social services to a broad community and conducts behavioral and clinical research. Tutoring Chicago says it delivers one-to-one tutoring, while Nourishing Hope says it provides food, mental health support, and social services. Equality Illinois Institute describes its work as advancing equal treatment and social justice through education, advocacy, and protection of LGBTQ+ rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded 63 grants totaling $225,942. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $35,000, with a median of $1,395. Among its largest grants were $35,000 to Branches in Miami, $20,820 to Auditorium Theatre, $17,000 to Howard Brown Health Center, and $16,190 to St James Food Pantry. Other notable 2025 grants included $13,166 to Give Miami Day, $7,000 to ACLU, and $6,000 each to Equality Florida and Tutoring Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darrell R Windle, David A Samber, and Barbara A Huyer as directors.
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara A. Huyer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell R. Windle
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Samber
Director
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 The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund
How much does The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund give each year?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund gave $226K across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 64 grants.
What is The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,395, and its average grant was $3,586, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund give grants?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (32 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Oak Park, IL (2 grants).
Does The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (62 grants).
Who are The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Branches ($35,000), Auditorium Theatre ($20,820) and Howard Brown Health Center ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund reported $521K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health and social services, education, food assistance, arts and culture, civil liberties, and LGBTQ+ rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund?
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 ↑
What is The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's EIN?
The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4451152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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