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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The SAMSARA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $210K across 21 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$210K
2025
Grantees funded
21
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Tineka Kurth
Board Member
W
William T Messinger
Board Member
K
Kera Messinger
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMSARA FOUNDATION?
No. SAMSARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMSARA FOUNDATION give?
SAMSARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Connecticut, and New York. 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 SAMSARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMSARA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMSARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SAMSARA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $210 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMSARA FOUNDATION?
SAMSARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.