Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $129
- Typical grant
- $129 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $129, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 250 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $7.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9M | $129 | 1 |
| 2023 | $7.7M | — | 0 |
| 2022 | $7.7M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Julio urbina · new york · 2122393030 · jurbina@samuels.org
- Deadlines
- Performing arts program: march, june, september & december deadlines.
- Limits
- Restricted to nyc performing arts and social service and healthcare programs for the elderly of nyc.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Joseph C Mitchell See Stmt 13Chairman
- Robert MarxPresident, director
- Julio UrbinaVice president, coo
- Michael L Ziegler EsqDirector, secretary
- Joseph W PolisiDirector
- Mikki ShepardDirector
- Martin KellyDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ears Festival | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $129 |
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