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The Marvin Samson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on supporting nonprofits in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Utah. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
$1.7M
29%
VIRTUA FOUNDATION
$924.5K
16%

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
$736.4K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION?
No. MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION give?
MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Utah. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, VIRTUA FOUNDATION, and JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION?
MARVIN SAMSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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