The Samuel and Esther Buchalter
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter is a private foundation, based in Lynnwood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $438K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter at a glance
In short: The Samuel and Esther Buchalter gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,763
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,153
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $437,506
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% 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 Samuel and Esther Buchalter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Riverside High School ($14K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samuel and Esther Buchalter gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 $21K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School Durham, NC | Education | $13,763 |
| Jayson Goldstein Great Falls, VA | Education | $6,750 |
| Zachary Skalaban Great Falls, VA | Education | $4,250 |
| Alex Primost Bayville, NJ | Education | $3,000 |
| Alexander Paduano North Las Vegas, NV | Education | $3,000 |
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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 | $437,506 | $7,549 | $33,726 | $30,763 | 5 | $33,613 | $18,391 | $23,408 |
| 2023 | $463,683 | $9,567 | $25,748 | $22,729 | 3 | $25,579 | $13,506 | $23,047 |
| 2022 | $479,864 | $22,088 | $35,110 | $32,472 | 9 | $34,922 | $22,088 | $23,514 |
| 2021 | $492,886 | $32,240 | $25,411 | $21,047 | 8 | $22,497 | $32,240 | $26,837 |
| 2020 | $486,057 | $21,187 | $30,819 | $26,500 | 8 | — | $18,737 | $23,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel and Esther Buchalter reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Buchalter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Farkas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marissa Farkas
Trustee
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 Samuel and Esther Buchalter
How much does The Samuel and Esther Buchalter give each year?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 3 grants.
What is The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's typical grant size?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $6,153, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samuel and Esther Buchalter give grants?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (36%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Great Falls, VA (2 grants).
Does The Samuel and Esther Buchalter give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's largest grantees?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's largest 2024 grantees include Riverside High School ($13,763), Jayson Goldstein ($6,750) and Zachary Skalaban ($4,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel and Esther Buchalter?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter reported $438K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's EIN?
The Samuel and Esther Buchalter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3269458. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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