The Edward and Marthann Samek Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewtown Square, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-3694197 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$75K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$700
Total assets$738K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
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
96% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell Fund | Lewisburg, PA | General purpose | $18,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | General purpose | $10,250 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Frederic Gunn School | Washington, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Strand Center for the Arts - Raise the Roof Canpaign | Plattsburgh, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Gilley Museum | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mdi Bio Lab | Bar Harbor, ME | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | Seal Cove, ME | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue Tree Lighting | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Harbor House | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $1,050 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mdi Historical Society | Mt Desert, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mdi Nursing Association | Northeast Harbor, ME | General purpose | $700 |
| Episcopal Preaching Foundation | Springfield, NJ | General purpose | $500 |
| Mt Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | General purpose | $500 |
| Westside Food Pantry | New York, NY | General purpose | $450 |
| St Andrew and St John Church | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $250 |
| Stratford Hall Historic Preserve | Stratford, VA | Geberal purpose | $250 |
| Swh Public Library | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $250 |
| Swhtremont Ambulance Service | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General purpose | $210 |
| Katahdin Woods and Water | Patten, ME | General purpose | $200 |
| Frant Church | St Albans, NY | General purpose | $128 |
| Cosmopolitan Club | New York, NY | General purpose | $100 |
| St Judes Church | Seal Harbor, ME | Geberal purpose | $100 |
| Swhtremont Conservation Committee | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,238 | 28 |
| 2023 | $67,743 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102567
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3694197
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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