The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,000
- -82.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +91.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,212,547
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% 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 & Ruth Song Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campus Outreach DC ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
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 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Outreach DC Washington, DC | donation to 501c3 | $3,000 |
| Rebirth Homes Riverside, CA | donation to 501c3 | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,212,547 | $30,000 | $33,324 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $2,418 |
| 2023 | $1,215,871 | $30,000 | $47,161 | $23,000 | 22 | $23,000 | $4,028 |
| 2022 | $1,251,348 | $35,000 | $43,084 | $16,200 | 7 | $16,200 | $6,895 |
| 2021 | $1,259,432 | $55,000 | $20,761 | $2,800 | 2 | — | $6,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation is led by Ruth Song, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Song
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David D Song
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Helen Hitch Song
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 & Ruth Song Foundation
How much does The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation give each year?
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 22 grants.
How large is The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation?
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation?
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Huntington Beach, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation operate?
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.
What is The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation's EIN?
The Samuel & Ruth Song Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0297095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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