Samuelson Foundation
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $59.3k
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-6468179
Organization Overview
Samuelson Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Samuelson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Samuelson Foundation generated $59.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $167.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.6%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Samuelson Foundation has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $1,296,481. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PERFORM ACTS OF KINDNESS AND LOVE TO THOSE IN NEED BY PROVIDING FOOD, HABITAT, HEALTH AND EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF SOCIAL & ECONOMIC FREEDOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SAMUELSON FOUNDATION OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THEM IN CARRYING OUT THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS MISSIONS. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED A CASH GRANT OF $44,000 TO ONE OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, BEACON HOUSING, INC. (BEACON), TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION. BEACON HOUSING, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FURTHER DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) AS A PUBLIC CHARITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS TO ACHIEVE HOUSING SECURITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SAFE AND LOW-COST LODGING OPTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. BEACON WORKS WITH GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN AS WELL AS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, TO REBUILD LIVES FROM THE GROUND UP. BEACON PROVIDES AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA AND IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. BEACON ALSO PROVIDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS OF UNDERSERVED STUDENTS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Reid G Samuelson Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Fred Schneider Trustee Until 08/2023 | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
H James Schafer Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Gary Awad Trustee Start 08/2023 | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $59,269 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $59,269 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $44,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,942 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,748 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $106,651 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $25 |
| Total functional expenses | $167,366 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,636 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,219,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,987,362 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,237,927 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,575,689 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,575,689 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,662,238 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,237,927 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Samuelson Foundation has awarded $55,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LA CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PURPOSE: LA CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH TEACHES PEOPLE TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST AND BECOME INVOLVED IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. CASH WAS DONATED TO ASSIST THE CHURCH WITH THEIR MISSION. | $15,000 |
YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS PURPOSE: YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THEIR MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE, DEVELOP, FINANCE, AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS FOR AN ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES THAT WILL, BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE, ENRICH THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY. CASH WAS DONATED TO ASSIST THE YMCA WITH THEIR MISSION. | $20,000 |
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THEIR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE LEADERS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY WHO ARE STRONG IN CHARACTER AND JUDGMENT, CONFIDENT IN THEIR IDENTITY AND VOCATION, AND COMMITTED TO SERVICE AND JUSTICE. CASH WAS DONATED TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY WITH THEIR MISSION. | $20,000 |