Samuelson Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4594473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$699K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | General program support | $250,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $250,000 |
| Beacon Housing Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $29,500 |
| Connect 2 Ministries | Simi Valley, CA | General program support | $29,500 |
| Bridges | LA Canada, CA | General program support | $20,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | General program support | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Community Church | Valencia, CA | General program support | $18,500 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | Santa Clarita, CA | General program support | $14,000 |
| The Madeleine Choir School | Salt Lake City, UT | General program support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Foothill | LA Canada, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| New Hope Lutheran Church | Agoura Hills, CA | General program support | $7,500 |
| Hollywood Church of Christ | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $7,000 |
| Rose Drive Friends Church | Yorba Linda, CA | General program support | $7,000 |
| Christ the Servant Lutheran Church | Louisville, CO | General program support | $5,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | Kentfield, CA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club | Santa Clarita, CA | General program support | $5,000 |
| The Church at Rancho Bernardo | San Diego, CA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Community United Methodist Church | Bowie, AZ | General program support | $3,000 |
| Buena Vida Amigos | Tempe, AZ | General program support | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservation Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburg, PA | General program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $699,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $179,957 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542959349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4594473
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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