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Private foundation · EIN 84-5193506

Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation

Corona Del Mar, CA

Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation is a private foundation based in Corona Del Mar, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $2.3M in grants and contributions paid across 22 grants, with $1.85M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Tarbut Vtorah Community Day School, Usc for University Gift Advancement and Together with Israel.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Tarbut Vtorah Community Day SchoolIrvine, CADonation$1,000,000
Usc for University Gift AdvancementLos Angles, CADonation$308,000
Together with IsraelNorthbrook, ILDonation$250,000
Chabad of North IrvineIrvine, CADonation$136,764
Congregation of Adat YeshrunLa Jolla, CADonation$90,851
Chabad Student CenterOrange, CADonation$72,000
Beth Jacob Congregation of IrvineIrvine, CADonation$72,000
Wow IncBaltimore, MDDonation$57,800
H F Epstein Hebrew AcademySaint Louis, MODonation$50,000
Chabad of IrvineIrvine, CADonation$41,000
Tulane ChabadNew Orleans, LADonation$39,600
Cong Agudas Achim Jewish BurialLos Angles, CADonation$36,000
Plaza Synagogue DBA Young Jewish ProfessionalsLos Angles, CADonation$36,000
Irvine Hebrew Day SchoolSanta Ana, CADonation$36,000
Standing Together USLloyd Harbor, NYDonation$27,539
Rockland Religious Services and EducationMonsey, NYDonation$14,902
Orange Country Friendship CircleNewport Beach, CADonation$10,000
Chabad Jewish Center of LagunaLaguna Beach, CADonation$5,400
Jewish Community Foundation of Orange CountyIrvine, CADonation$5,000
Project InspireClifton, NJDonation$5,000
Valley Friendship CircleStudio City, CADonation$3,600
Friends of the Mishpacha Orphanage OdessaBrooklyn, NYDonation$3,600

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $2,301,056 in grants and contributions paid (22 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Tarbut Vtorah Community Day School (CA), $1M, Usc for University Gift Advancement (CA), $308K, Together with Israel (IL), $250K, Chabad of North Irvine (CA), $137K and Congregation of Adat Yeshrun (CA), $90.9K.