EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN

Grant program by

SAMIS FOUNDATION

Education NonprofitsJewish OrganizationsReligious Educational Institutions

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$18,000

Grant Range

$180 – $1,636,448

States & Territories

17 states

Prospective applicants should prioritize program fit with Jewish education and youth experiences and build local credibility or introductions to program staff; use the public staff contacts on the website to request guidance or an informational conversation, but expect that formal invitations or curated requests drive most awards. Demonstrating an existing track record, clear Washington-state connections or Israel-program alignment, and relationships to current grantees will materially improve chances of being considered.

Website

samisfoundation.org/

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Program Contact

Ariel Lapson

Senior Program Officer for Experiential Jewish Education and Director of Grants Management

[email protected]

Program Contact

Rachel Grunbaum

Samis Israel Consultant

[email protected]

Program Contact

Melissa Rivkin

Director of Day School Strategy

[email protected]

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024