The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $75,238 to charitable organizations.
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation gave $75K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Maine. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,238
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,687
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $563,936
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3702 Chase Court, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (908) 616-5758
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bucknell Fund ($18K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (43%), Pennsylvania (24%), and the District of Columbia (13%). New York received 10% and Connecticut 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $76K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell Fund Lewisburg, PA | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | General Purpose | $10,250 |
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Frederic Gunn School Washington, CT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Strand Center for the Arts - Raise the Roof Canpaign Plattsburgh, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Gilley Museum Southwest Harbor, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| MDI Bio Lab Bar Harbor, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum Seal Cove, ME | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue Tree Lighting New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $563,936 | $61,082 | $77,611 | $75,238 | 28 | $75,238 | $60,709 | $35,826 |
| 2023 | $576,186 | $31,083 | $71,449 | $67,743 | 34 | $67,743 | $30,056 | $34,141 |
| 2022 | $610,493 | $42,036 | $37,221 | $32,976 | 38 | $32,976 | $41,600 | $35,520 |
| 2021 | $598,781 | $80,521 | $80,454 | $76,331 | 22 | $76,331 | $29,839 | $37,640 |
| 2020 | $621,671 | $46,927 | $75,621 | $68,245 | 25 | — | $46,667 | $35,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, conservation, arts and culture, healthcare, and religious life. For example, College of the Atlantic describes its work as operating an accredited college and graduate and summer education programs; Friends of Acadia says it preserves and promotes stewardship of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities; and the Episcopal Preaching Foundation says it supports preaching excellence in the Episcopal Church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $75,238. Grants ranged from $50 to $18,000, with a median grant of $850.
The largest 2024 grants included $18,000 to Bucknell Fund, $10,250 to College of the Atlantic, $10,000 each to Friends of Acadia and Trust for the National Mall, and $5,000 each to Frederic Gunn School and Strand Center for the Arts – Raise the Roof Campaign. Other grants included $2,500 each to Gilley Museum and MDI Bio Lab, and $2,000 each to Seal Cove Auto Museum and the Fund for Park Avenue Tree Lighting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward L. Samek as president and treasurer, and Marthann L. Samek as executive vice president.
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation is led by Edward L. Samek, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward L. Samek
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marthann L. Samek
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edward Marthann Samek Foundation
How much does The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation give each year?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation gave $75K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 34 grants.
What is The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $850, and its average grant was $2,687, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation give grants?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's top state is Maine, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southwest Harbor, ME (6 grants), Bar Harbor, ME (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bucknell Fund ($18,000), College of the Atlantic ($10,250) and Friends of Acadia ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation reported $564K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, conservation, arts and culture, healthcare, and religious life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's EIN?
The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3694197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Edward Marthann Samek 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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