Martin Samuelsohn Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $7,745
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Martin Samuelsohn Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers a $6,485 scholarship to support local Jewish undergraduate seniors and law students at Southern Methodist University. This scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and assist students in advancing their legal education in a highly regarded program. By investing in the future of these students, the fund exemplifies a commitment to education, community service, and the values of philanthropy.
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Greater Dallas Jewish community and the broader region through strategic charitable giving. Established to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve their philanthropic goals, the Foundation manages a wide range of donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, and community grants that support education, social services, health, Jewish life, and cultural enrichment.
DJCF’s mission emphasizes tikkun olam—repairing the world—by fostering generosity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital community institutions, and improving quality of life for people of all backgrounds. Guided by Jewish values, the Foundation serves as a trusted partner in philanthropy, connecting donors with meaningful causes, supporting innovative programs, and investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact throughout Greater Dallas and beyond.
This scholarship was established by Martin Samuelsohn (obm), supports local Jewish undergraduate seniors and current law students attending the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, his alma mater. The award is intended to encourage academic achievement and help students advance their legal education within a respected law program.
What Dallas Jewish Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 579
- Total given
- $52.91M
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $5,100–$9.9M
- By dollars: Texas 51%, Indiana 19%, New York 14%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Austin, TX.
- 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
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