Samis Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 911641746 · Private foundation
Samis Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.2M in grants paid and $94.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 282 individual grants from this funder — $29.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Samis Foundation funds
Samis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Yeshiva High School EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Mercer Island, WA | $1.6M | 2024 |
| Seattle Hebrew Academy EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Seattle Hebrew Academy EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | Seattle, WA | $1.4M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Samis Foundation
Samis Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at samisfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Samis Foundation
- Does Samis Foundation accept grant applications?
- Samis Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Samis Foundation fund?
- Samis Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Northwest Yeshiva High School, Seattle Hebrew Academy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Samis Foundation give in grants?
- Samis Foundation reported $6.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.5M over 282 grants.
- Where is Samis Foundation located?
- Samis Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911641746.
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