The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $781K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson at a glance
In short: The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson gave $781K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $156K), top state New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $780,643
- +37.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $156,129
- +9.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Netherland-America Fdn Inc ($250K). Together the top 5 received $781K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $781K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $781K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Netherland-America Fdn Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $250,000 |
| Cognitive Science Society Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Friends of the University of Ottawa Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Susan Goldin-Meadow Chicago, IL | 2021 Rumelheart Prize | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Fund Hudson, OH | Unrestricted General | $80,643 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $22,289 | $784,086 | $780,643 | 5 | $783,880 | $22,083 | $21,369 |
| 2021 | $761,797 | $294,940 | $588,359 | $570,000 | 4 | — | $294,940 | $49,600 |
| 2020 | $1,055,221 | $1,122,784 | $101,559 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $415,728 | $45,136 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson is led by Robert J. Glushko, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert J. Glushko
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Samuelson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson
How much does The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson give each year?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson gave $781K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $570K across 4 grants.
What is The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's typical grant size?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's median grant in 2022 was $150,000, and its average grant was $156,129, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson give grants?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (26%) and District of Columbia (19%).
Does The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's largest grantees?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's largest 2022 grantees include Netherland-America Fdn Inc ($250,000), Cognitive Science Society ($200,000) and Friends of the University of Ottawa ($150,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pennington, NJ.
How much is The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's EIN?
The Robert J Glushko and Pamela Samuelson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3357746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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