The Samuel R Dweck Foundation
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samuel R Dweck Foundation gave $60K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $59,688
- -15.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,948
- -1.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Samuel R Dweck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hebrew Home of Greater Washington ($27K). Together the top 6 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samuel R Dweck Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 317% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $71K (2021). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Health Care | $26,500 |
| Bnai Israel Congregation Rockville, MD | Religious | $13,688 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America Rockville, MD | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Jewish Comm Relations Council of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | Advocacy | $5,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency Rockville, MD | Social Service | $2,500 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Health Care | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $91,222 | $69,307 | $59,688 | 6 | $68,588 | $8,344 | $21,645 |
| 2021 | $573,023 | $33,734 | $75,311 | $70,646 | 7 | $74,446 | $33,332 | $31,142 |
| 2020 | $614,457 | $20,677 | $73,601 | $59,955 | 7 | — | $20,259 | $33,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel R Dweck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Aboud Dweck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris Dweck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ralph Dweck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Dweck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rena Dweck (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 R Dweck Foundation
How much does The Samuel R Dweck Foundation give each year?
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation gave $60K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $71K across 7 grants.
What is The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,948, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samuel R Dweck Foundation give grants?
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (4 grants).
Does The Samuel R Dweck Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health Care" (3 grants).
Who are The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Hebrew Home of Greater Washington ($26,500), Bnai Israel Congregation ($13,688) and Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Samuel R Dweck Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Samuel R Dweck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's EIN?
The Samuel R Dweck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6060826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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