Marvin Samson Foundation
Invitation OnlyCherry Hill, New Jersey · EIN 22-6943216 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $860,000 |
| Virtua Foundation | Marlton, NJ | Charitable | $235,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Voorhees, NJ | Charitable | $145,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cherry Hill Free Clinic | Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kellman Brown Academy | Voorhees, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aachs- Central Alumni STEM | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon | Carnegie, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope | Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Raise the Bar | Camden, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Camden County | Camden, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center | Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Sister2sister-Runwalk | Somerset, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Voorhees Animal Orphanage | Voorhees Township, NJ | Charitable | $200 |
| Lewis Katz School of Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $100 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Charitable | $50 |
| Moorestown Fop Lodge #109 | Moorestown, NJ | Charitable | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,385,875 | 18 |
| 2023 | $633,705 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6943216
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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