The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rye, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 126 grants totaling $2,205,643 to charitable organizations.
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 126 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,205,643
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 126
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,505
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $39,731,893
- +16.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (50 of 126, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Parsonage Point, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (516) 326-2585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The 1440 Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
523 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 463 grants of 523 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 39% to recipients in California. Colorado received 13%, while Maryland and Washington each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 126 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 50 of 126 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of 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 $1.6M (2021) to $2.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 126 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The 1440 Foundation Saratoga, CA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| First Descents Denver, CO | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Fireside Project San Francisco, CA | Charity | $125,000 |
| Rye Arts Center Rye, NY | Charity | $101,120 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| PSFC San Francisco, CA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Soul Ryeders Rye, NY | Charitable | $60,260 |
| Fjcnatan Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Tamid Group Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $50,150 |
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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 | $39,731,893 | $1,255,635 | $2,259,262 | $2,205,643 | 126 | $2,205,643 | $1,252,343 | $1,735,737 |
| 2024 | $34,198,566 | $-2,093,917 | $2,517,456 | $2,483,730 | 97 | $2,483,730 | $287,278 | $1,498,913 |
| 2023 | $28,458,707 | $-9,660,652 | $2,040,009 | $2,003,932 | 103 | $2,003,932 | $339,668 | $1,517,042 |
| 2022 | $34,676,464 | $3,642,729 | $3,243,197 | $2,939,123 | 98 | $2,939,123 | $20,959,294 | $2,129,809 |
| 2021 | $51,376,081 | $40,628,218 | $1,795,793 | $1,615,386 | 99 | — | $12,294,896 | $762,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grantees’ descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults affected by cancer and other serious health conditions. Soul Ryeders describes its work as providing resources, programs, and community support to people affected by cancer in the New York tri-state area.
Several grantees describe work related to mental health and psychedelic experiences. PSFC says it supports research, clinical trials, and patient access to new mental health treatments; Healing Breakthrough says it works to catalyze equitable access to breakthrough mental health treatments; and Fireside Project says it helps people minimize risks associated with psychedelic experiences. Heroic Hearts Project describes providing hope and healing to military veterans, while Shefa Jewish Psychedelic Support says it brings Jewish people together to deepen connections to their traditions and religious practices.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 126 grants totaling $2,205,643. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $400,000, with a median of $2,250. Its largest listed grants included $400,000 to The 1440 Foundation, $250,000 to First Descents, and $150,000 to Heroic Hearts Project. Other notable grants were $125,000 to Fireside Project, $101,120 to Rye Arts Center, and $100,000 each to Arbor Brothers Inc and PSFC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra Samberg as President, Joseph Samberg as Vice President, and Laura Faino as Director.
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc is led by Sandra Samberg, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Samberg
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Faino
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Samberg
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/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 Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 126 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 97 grants.
What is The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $17,505, across 126 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (39%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Rye, NY (13 grants), Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and San Francisco, CA (7 grants).
Does The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 126 grants with a stated purpose on The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (76 grants) and "Charity" (50 grants).
Who are The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The 1440 Foundation ($400,000), First Descents ($250,000) and Heroic Hearts Project ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc reported $39.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grantees’ descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults affected by cancer and other serious health conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0469459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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