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Samueli Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$54M (2023)

Expenses
$38.1M (2023)

Total Assets
$45.5M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$545 (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,953,464
Expenses
$38,090,975
Net Income
$15,862,489
Net Assets
$45,535,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $53,200,812
98.6%
Interest Revenue $719,492
1.3%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $33,160
0.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $37,304,144
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $940,874
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,536,119
Total Liabilities $545
Net Assets $45,535,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsey Spindle (Director) $940,874 $55,831
Michelle Freeman (Chief Of Staff) $273,804 $41,873
Joan Walter (Senior Director, Pro) $234,148 $4,626
Wendy Aciero (Executive Director,) $147,417 $44,831
Victoria Torres (Program Director) $111,997 $19,560
Wayan Kaufman (Grants Administrator) $89,729 $6,280
Susan Samueli (President) $0 $0
Henry Samueli (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Schulman (Cfo & Secretary) $0 $0
Erin Samueli (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,122,892
Expenses
$25,679,096
Net Income
$27,443,796
Net Assets
$29,673,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $52,993,980
99.8%
Interest Revenue $127,038
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $1,874
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $23,926,703
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $493,750
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,675,140
Total Liabilities $2,055
Net Assets $29,673,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Jonas (Executive Director) $752,425 $27,222
Lindsey Spindle (Director) $493,750 $28,387
Michelle Freeman (Chief Of Staff) $277,002 $38,277
Douglas Cavarocchi (Deputy Director For) $199,933 $34,107
Joan Walter (Senior Director, Pro) $184,423 $46,063
Alexia Robinson (Senior Administrativ) $133,095 $44,252
Susan Samueli (President) $0 $0
Henry Samueli (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Schulman (Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,104,070
Expenses
$12,490,560
Net Income
-$1,386,490
Net Assets
$2,229,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $11,251,710
> 100%
Interest Revenue $2,685
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$150,325
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $11,729,887
93.9%
Compensation of Officers* $231,286
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,231,119
Total Liabilities $1,830
Net Assets $2,229,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Jonas (Executive Director) $635,537 $886
Michelle Freeman (Interim Executive Director) $231,286 $0
Joan Walter (Senior Director, Pro) $179,373 $15,880
Doug Cavarocchi (Deputy Director For) $173,910 $5,525
Jennifer Dorr (Senior Writer/Projec) $129,739 $0
Alexia Robinson (Senior Administrativ) $108,809 $21,537
Susan Samueli (President) $0 $0
Henry Samueli (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Schulman (Secretary & Cfo) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,058,173
Expenses
$7,841,974
Net Income
$3,216,199
Net Assets
$3,615,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,928,421
98.8%
Interest Revenue $2,311
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $127,441
1.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $7,514,856
95.8%
Compensation of Officers* $101,637
1.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,615,809
Total Liabilities $30
Net Assets $3,615,779
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Freeman (Program Manager) $135,295 $5,412
Gerald Solomon (Executive Director) $101,637 $2,740
Wayan Kaufman (Executive Assistant) $76,271 $763
Victoria Torres (Program Manager) $51,231 $0
Susan Samueli (President) $0 $0
Henry Samueli (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Schulman (Secretary & Cfo) $0 $0
Erin Samueli (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,746,789
Expenses
$1,486,823
Net Income
$259,966
Net Assets
$399,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,751,054
> 100%
Interest Revenue $492
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,248,834
84.0%
Compensation of Officers* $101,637
6.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,610
Total Liabilities $3,030
Net Assets $399,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Freeman (Program Manager) $136,295 $5,412
Gerald Solomon (Executive Director) $101,637 $2,740
Wayan Kaufman (Executive Assistant) $76,271 $763
Victoria Torres (Program Manager) $51,231 $0
Susan Samueli (President) $0 $0
Henry Samueli (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Schulman (Secretary & Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$877,408
Expenses
$984,564
Net Income
-$107,156
Net Assets
$118,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $887,570
> 100%
Interest Revenue $129
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $870,175
88.4%
Compensation of Officers* $75,302
7.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,096
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,096

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,059,440
Expenses
$1,014,144
Net Income
$45,296
Net Assets
$225,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,058,230
99.9%
Interest Revenue $63
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $1,147
0.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $896,190
88.4%
Compensation of Officers* $74,879
7.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,252
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $225,252

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,323,190
Expenses
$1,540,044
Net Income
-$216,854
Net Assets
$179,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,320,170
99.8%
Interest Revenue $90
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $2,930
0.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,389,897
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $85,138
5.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,956
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $179,956

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,055,922
Expenses
$1,214,406
Net Income
-$158,484
Net Assets
$396,810
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,048,750
99.3%
Interest Revenue $935
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $6,237
0.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,108,871
91.3%
Compensation of Officers* $83,669
6.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $396,810
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $396,810

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,128,603
Expenses
$1,000,339
Net Income
$128,264
Net Assets
$555,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,150,000
> 100%
Interest Revenue $1,191
0.1%
Dividends $13
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $15,189
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $984,858
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $90,281
9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $555,294
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $555,294

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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