Samuels Family Foundation
Historical FunderBethlehem, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6259595 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JOHN SAMUELS SAMUELS FAMILY FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1545 SAUCON VALLEY ROAD, BETHELEHEM PA 18015 |
| Phone | 6108669855 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Saucon Twsp Historical Society | Hellertown, PA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends Society | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| George School | Newtown, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lehigh University Special Collections | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank - Co Community Action of Lv | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moravian Archives | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Allentown | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hellertown Historical Society | Hellertown, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $93,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512539349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6259595
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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