The Samberg Family Foundation
The Samberg Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Katonah, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $57K.
The Samberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samberg Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,069,700
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,069,700
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,069,700
- Total assets
- $19,534,743
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Samberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Samberg Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 216% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2024) to $6.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc New York, NY | To fund programs that aid the impoverished and needy. | $2,069,700 |
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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 | $19,534,743 | $669,246 | $2,144,529 | $2,069,700 | 1 | $2,092,771 | $56,880 | $969,527 |
| 2023 | $20,103,595 | $-51,669 | $4,639,518 | $4,546,000 | 1 | $4,569,083 | $74,852 | $994,354 |
| 2022 | $29,192,705 | $-496,584 | $6,199,112 | $5,953,000 | 1 | $6,015,173 | — | $1,068,548 |
| 2021 | $32,210,001 | $-493,293 | $6,370,457 | $6,214,000 | 2 | — | — | $1,204,818 |
| 2020 | $34,245,441 | $4,486,499 | $7,042,779 | $6,748,000 | 3 | — | $4,629,248 | $1,365,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $970K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samberg Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Samberg Faino
Corporate Director
Director → Corporate Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jeffrey S. Samberg
Corporate Director
Trustee → Corporate Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph D. Samberg
Corporate Director
Trustee → Corporate Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Samberg
Corporate Director
Trustee → Corporate Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aryeh Davis
Director
Co-Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur Samberg (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $48K, to Laura Samberg Faino (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Samberg Family Foundation
How much does The Samberg Family Foundation give each year?
The Samberg Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 1 grant.
How large is The Samberg Family Foundation?
The Samberg Family Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $970K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Samberg Family Foundation?
The Samberg Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Katonah, NY. It holds $19.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Samberg Family Foundation operate?
The Samberg Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Samberg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Samberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6439895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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