Sampson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyEden Prairie, Minnesota · EIN 41-1986354 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$116K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great River School | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $12,365 |
| Theatre in the Round Players Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Food Group (Emergency Food Shelf Network) | New Hope, MN | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fresh Energy | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hunger Solutions | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Airport Foundation Msp | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $4,120 |
| Agate Housing & Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Lyric Arts Company of Anoka | Anoka, MN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross of Minnesota & Dakotas | Boone, IA | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Opera | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Literacy Council | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | Falcon Heights, MN | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ms Society | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities (Upper Midwest) | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,485 | 28 |
| 2023 | $99,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533359349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1986354
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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