Sam Kolber Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 11-6044771 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U S Holocaust Memorial Museum | New York, NY | General fund | $6,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Rock Creek, MN | General fund | $4,000 |
| Wnetthirteen Patron Program | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing Services | Brooklyn, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wellspring of Greenbrier Inc | Rupert, WV | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Buckley School | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($46,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349101603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-6044771
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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