The Sam & Charles Foundation
The Sam & Charles Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing lists 12 grants totaling $60,300 to organizations in several states and Washington, D.C.
The Sam & Charles Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sam & Charles Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,300
- +173.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,025
- +151.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $246,628
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sam & Charles Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no application form or materials specifications, deadlines, or award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Co Garth Hoytesq Mcnees Wallace Nur
Mailing address: 426 W Lancaster Avenue Suite 110, Devon, PA 19333
Phone: (484) 329-8044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sam & Charles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bearded Ladies Cabaret ($10K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (50%), New York (25%), California (12%), Washington, D.C. (8%), and Florida (3%). The listed grants also include a $1,000 award to the University of Minnesota Foundation in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sam & Charles Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2641% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2021) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bearded Ladies Cabaret Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Wilma Theater Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Camp Hill, PA | General Fund | $5,300 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Balletx Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative North America Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| African Hopeful Horizons Delray Beach, FL | General Fund | $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 | $246,628 | $37,687 | $69,356 | $60,300 | 12 | $60,300 | $37,444 | $68,139 |
| 2023 | $278,131 | $29,931 | $22,612 | $22,015 | 11 | $22,015 | $29,660 | $46,593 |
| 2022 | $271,016 | $33,517 | $9,472 | — | — | — | $33,295 | $39,628 |
| 2021 | $247,097 | $110,370 | $2,485 | $2,200 | 3 | $2,200 | $110,197 | $44,951 |
| 2020 | $139,540 | $14,244 | $19,118 | $16,000 | 1 | — | $11,319 | $32,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sam & Charles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 grantees include arts organizations, a civil liberties organization, humanitarian organizations, a university foundation, and other organizations. For example, Bearded Ladies Cabaret describes its mission as creating intimate, experimental theatre, while BalletX says it expands contemporary ballet through performances, choreography, dance education, and community programs. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $60,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to Bearded Ladies Cabaret and The Wilma Theater, both in Philadelphia; and $5,000 each to Planned Parenthood in Camp Hill, the American Civil Liberties Union in New York, BalletX in Philadelphia, Doctors Without Borders USA and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative North America in New York, UC Santa Barbara Foundation, and World Central Kitchen in Washington, D.C.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specifications for application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alissa U’Prichard as an officer.
The Sam & Charles Foundation's only listed officer is Alissa U'prichard, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alissa U'prichard
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David U'prichard (2020) — Officer
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 Sam & Charles Foundation
How much does The Sam & Charles Foundation give each year?
The Sam & Charles Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 11 grants.
What is The Sam & Charles Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sam & Charles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,025, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sam & Charles Foundation give grants?
The Sam & Charles Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Sam & Charles Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sam & Charles Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sam & Charles Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sam & Charles Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bearded Ladies Cabaret ($10,000), The Wilma Theater ($10,000) and Planned Parenthood ($5,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sam & Charles Foundation?
The Sam & Charles Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Sam & Charles Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include arts organizations, a civil liberties organization, humanitarian organizations, a university foundation, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sam & Charles Foundation?
The filing lists no application form or materials specifications, deadlines, or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sam & Charles Foundation's EIN?
The Sam & Charles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7919005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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