The Samuel J and Thelma Sills Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlaya Vista, California · EIN 95-3733046 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$689K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Blvd Temple Camps | Los Angeles, CA | Camp program for youth | $10,000 |
| Bgcop | Oxnard, CA | Youth programs for career exploratio | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Medical research | $2,500 |
| American Friends Jordan River Village Foundation | New York, NY | Helps children and families | $2,000 |
| Westlake Instrumental Music Booster | Westlake Village, CA | Provide students access music progra | $2,000 |
| American Friends of the Idf Widows and Orphans | Scarsdale, NY | Support families of first responders | $1,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | Supports jewish and israeli heroism | $1,000 |
| Karsh Social Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | Caring for neighbors | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Los Angeles, CA | Sending meals to homebound people | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Mortgage free homes to fallen | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $24,200 | 7 |
| 2023 | $24,100 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3733046
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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