Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing says it made distributions from assets other than current income and has no plans for dissolution.
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,565,000
- +1322.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +1050.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,043
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,176,423
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 63 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 25% of grant dollars, Connecticut 19%, Washington, DC 14%, Tennessee 10%, and Texas 8%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 1018% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 583% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2019) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc New York, NY | FUNDS FOR ovarian cancer and related gynecologic research | $150,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | Heart and Vascular PROGRAM | $115,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc Virginia Beach, VA | FUNDS FOR Treating cleft lips and cleft palates | $100,000 |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Inc Westport, CT | ambulance fund and to purchase equipment | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Cancer Research | $90,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Help End Hunger in America | $75,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the foundation distributed $1,565,000 from sources other than current income. It reported that this amount was at least 25% of its net assets, measured at fair market value, of $5,976,816 at the beginning of the 2024 tax year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,176,423 | $1,791,191 | $1,582,404 | $1,565,000 | 23 | $1,578,166 | $257,997 | $270,565 |
| 2023 | $5,967,636 | $1,734,989 | $125,905 | $110,000 | 2 | $124,005 | $196,990 | $216,509 |
| 2022 | $4,358,552 | $3,496,368 | $918,301 | $860,000 | 21 | $881,302 | $25,989 | $115,899 |
| 2021 | $1,780,485 | $1,048,202 | $149,435 | $140,000 | 9 | $140,000 | $1,923,217 | $65,073 |
| 2020 | $881,718 | $61,085 | $137,399 | $130,000 | 8 | — | $134,754 | $78,271 |
| 2019 | $958,032 | $61,713 | $88,460 | $84,000 | 4 | — | $43,762 | $81,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and treatment, emergency response, hunger relief, animal welfare, and humanitarian aid. These are areas reflected in its grants, not a stated foundation mission.
Among its grantees, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $1,565,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest grants included $150,000 each to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and World Central Kitchen; $125,000 to Mercy Ships; and $115,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation. Other grants included $100,000 to Operation Smile, $90,000 to New York-Presbyterian Fund, and $75,000 each to Feeding America and Humane World for Animals.
The grantees describe a range of work: Operation Smile provides surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and supports medical education and health-system strengthening; Norwalk Hospital Foundation raises and distributes funds for Norwalk Hospital and affiliated nonprofits; and New York-Presbyterian Fund administers funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes related to the hospital and approved health-care organizations. The foundation’s filing also lists grants for ovarian cancer and related gynecologic research, cancer research, heart and vascular programs, ambulance equipment, and immunology research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francine Richter and Robert E Richter as trustees.
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E Richter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francine Richter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marilyn Joy Samuels (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Samuels (2019–2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 22617
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 2 grants.
What is Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $68,043, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Westport, CT (2 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants).
Does Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc ($150,000), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($150,000) and World Central Kitchen Incorporated ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and treatment, emergency response, hunger relief, animal welfare, and humanitarian aid. These are areas reflected in its grants, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7099888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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