SAMUELI FOUNDATION
SAMUELI FOUNDATION
CORONA DEL MAR, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-0758237
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
SAMUELI FOUNDATION
CORONA DEL MAR, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
33-0758237
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Samueli Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C., having distributed a total of $80.6 million across 539 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make Orange County, California a thriving mosaic of community well-being. We support and unite catalytic forces whose innovations yield a high quality of life for everyone.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
$12.5M
8%
GLOBAL IMPACT
$9.7M
6%
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC
$5.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
366
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMUELI FOUNDATION?
No. SAMUELI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMUELI FOUNDATION give?
SAMUELI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 SAMUELI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMUELI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMUELI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAMUELI FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $80.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMUELI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAMUELI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 540 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION, GLOBAL IMPACT, and PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMUELI FOUNDATION?
SAMUELI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.