Sam Ministries
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Sam Ministries?
Sam Ministries is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation ($1.7M), The Waldrip Family Foundation ($390K), Dayton Foundation Depository ($6K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Sam Ministries between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | $1,748,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Waldrip Family Foundation | $390,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Dayton Foundation Depository | $5,515 | 1 | 2025 |
| Riklin Charitable Trust | $4,700 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert C Englin Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Blanton Family Foundation | $1,201 | 1 | 2020 |
| Norman Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2020) to $446K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $446K.
What grants has Sam Ministries received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $290,000 |
| 2025 | The Waldrip Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Dayton Foundation Depository | UNRESTRICTED | $5,515 |
| 2024 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $295,000 |
| 2024 | The Waldrip Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Riklin Charitable Trust | Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children. | $200 |
| 2023 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $313,000 |
| 2023 | The Waldrip Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Riklin Charitable Trust | Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $355,000 |
| 2022 | Robert C Englin Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Riklin Charitable Trust | Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Norman Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2021 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $285,000 |
| 2021 | The Waldrip Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Robert C Englin Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Riklin Charitable Trust | Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children. | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE HOMELESS IN SAN ANTONIO WITH SHELTER AND LONG-TERM RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE. | $210,000 |
| 2020 | The Waldrip Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $90,000 |
| 2020 | Riklin Charitable Trust | Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children. | $1,500 |
| 2020 | Blanton Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,201 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sam Ministries?
Sam Ministries is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation ($1.7M), The Waldrip Family Foundation ($390K), Dayton Foundation Depository ($6K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Sam Ministries between 2020–2025.
Who is Sam Ministries's largest funder?
Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sam Ministries, with $1.7M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Sam Ministries received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Sam Ministries across 21 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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