Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation
Invitation OnlyCorona Del Mar, California · EIN 84-5193506 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$36,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $72,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbut Vtorah Community Day School | Irvine, CA | Donation | $1,000,000 |
| Usc for University Gift Advancement | Los Angles, CA | Donation | $308,000 |
| Together With Israel | Northbrook, IL | Donation | $250,000 |
| Chabad of North Irvine | Irvine, CA | Donation | $136,764 |
| Congregation of Adat Yeshrun | LA Jolla, CA | Donation | $90,851 |
| Chabad Student Center | Orange, CA | Donation | $72,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine | Irvine, CA | Donation | $72,000 |
| Wow Inc | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $57,800 |
| H F Epstein Hebrew Academy | Saint Louis, MO | Donation | $50,000 |
| Chabad of Irvine | Irvine, CA | Donation | $41,000 |
| Tulane Chabad | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $39,600 |
| Cong Agudas Achim Jewish Burial | Los Angles, CA | Donation | $36,000 |
| Plaza Synagogue Dba Young Jewish Professionals | Los Angles, CA | Donation | $36,000 |
| Irvine Hebrew Day School | Santa Ana, CA | Donation | $36,000 |
| Standing Together US | Lloyd Harbor, NY | Donation | $27,539 |
| Rockland Religious Services and Education | Monsey, NY | Donation | $14,902 |
| Orange Country Friendship Circle | Newport Beach, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna | Laguna Beach, CA | Donation | $5,400 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County | Irvine, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Project Inspire | Clifton, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Valley Friendship Circle | Studio City, CA | Donation | $3,600 |
| Friends of the Mishpacha Orphanage Odessa | Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $3,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,301,056 | 22 |
| 2024 | $2,664,725 | 20 |
| 2023 | $3,496,090 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-5193506
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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