Samsara Foundation
Samsara Foundation is a private, family foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1990, the organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes primarily in the Midwest and select other regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$204K
-7.5% YoY
Grant Count
9
-30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+33.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Samsara Foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Conflict Resolution
- Food Security (Food Pantries)
- Science and STEM Education
The foundation maintains a specific grant program titled "End World Violence," reflecting a commitment to peacebuilding and nonviolence initiatives.
Grantmaking
The "End World Violence" program has supported Nonviolent Peaceforce with grants of $40,000 (2021) and $45,000 (2023), with an average grant size of $41,667 in this program.
Grant Range
$2,000–$82,000
Average Grant
of $41,667 in this program.
How to Apply
** Not specified in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Samsara Foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Connecticut, with some national grantmaking activity.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,904,284
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $175,000
- Annual Expenses: $228,000
- Annual Giving: $204,211 (approximately 5.2% of assets)
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINEKA KURTH | President | — | — |
| WILLIAM T MESSINGER | Treasurer | — | — |
| KERA MESSINGER | Secretary | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The most recent grant activity documented is from 2024, with 9 grants distributed that year. The foundation's latest tax filing was processed on December 1, 2024, with profile information last updated in July 2025.
The Samara Fund Awards $131,250 in Grants to Support Vermont LGBTQ+ Led Projects,Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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