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The Samourkas Foundation of New York is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $280K in grants paid to 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MYRIAD USA INC
New York, NY
$892.8K
37%

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
$361K
15%
THESSALONICA AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE (THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL)
NEW YORK, NY
$90K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK?
No. SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK give?
SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and New Jersey. 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 SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK make each year?
In 2024, SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $280 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK fund recently?
In 2024, SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MYRIAD USA INC, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and THESSALONICA AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE (THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK?
SAMOURKAS FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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