The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation gave $48K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +42.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,006,088
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leland Seminary ($10K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $50K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Seminary Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Heart Community Foundation Falls Church, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Martin in-the Fields Winnetka Winnetka, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Share of McLean McLean, VA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,006,088 | $98,095 | $51,749 | $48,000 | 6 | $48,000 | $98,095 | $50,486 |
| 2024 | $959,742 | $83,049 | $47,472 | $45,000 | 8 | $45,000 | $83,049 | $47,711 |
| 2023 | $924,165 | $57,310 | $49,570 | $47,000 | 8 | $47,000 | $57,310 | $45,261 |
| 2022 | $916,425 | $71,803 | $52,454 | $50,000 | 8 | $50,000 | $71,803 | $46,968 |
| 2021 | $897,076 | $79,925 | $53,174 | $50,000 | 8 | $50,000 | $79,925 | $51,040 |
| 2020 | $870,325 | $54,249 | $43,450 | $40,000 | 8 | — | $54,249 | $45,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David G. Decker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John G. Decker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation
How much does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give each year?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation gave $48K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 8 grants.
What is The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give grants?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Leland Seminary ($10,000), The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer ($10,000) and Virginia Heart Community Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 is The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's EIN?
The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1532867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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