Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 45-2402050 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$53.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $80,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | Sandra R. berman infusion center | $500,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Performing arts center | $400,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Department of emergency medicine | $200,000 |
| Um St Joseph Medical Center | Towson, MD | Cardiac diagnostic suite | $200,000 |
| Univ of Maryland School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Zaffere rural md scholars program | $200,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Fiberoptic endoscopic equipment | $134,920 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | Pikesville, MD | Recreational campus | $100,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | High touch medical program | $80,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Gym project | $50,000 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | Baltimore, MD | Multipupose room | $50,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Gw regional medical center | $50,000 |
| Ulman Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Aya patient program/beyond cancer | $50,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Nursing scholarships | $40,000 |
| Chai | Baltimore, MD | Pikesville school funding pool | $29,600 |
| Univ of Md Baltimore Foundation | Baltimore, MD | STEM cell research annual dinner | $25,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc of Baltimore | Pikesville, MD | Cemetery repairs | $20,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks | Timonium, MD | Homeless children backpack program | $10,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Cemetery maintenance | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Umb | Baltimore, MD | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewels School | Baltimore, MD | Pre-School | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund | Baltimore, MD | Holidays charity fund | $10,000 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Emergency medical services | $10,000 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary | Baltimore, MD | Student lounge & dean's office | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Frederick, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Harford Family House | Aberdeen, MD | Assistance to homeless families | $10,000 |
| Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Homeless children backpack program | $5,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Research fund | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim | Brooklyn, NY | Food relief in israel | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | Sandra R. berman infusion center | $1,000,000 |
| Um St Joseph Medical Center | Towson, MD | Cardiac diagnostic suite | $600,000 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | Baltimore, MD | Multipupose room | $400,000 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | Pikesville, MD | Recreational campus | $300,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Department of emergency medicine | $200,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Performing arts center | $200,000 |
| Ulman Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Aya patient program/beyond cancer | $200,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Gym project | $150,000 |
| Women's Institute of Torah Seminary | Baltimore, MD | Student lounge & dean's office | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,291,520 | 40 |
| 2024 | $1,903,840 | 49 |
| 2023 | $1,901,509 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610449349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2402050
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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