Samsara Foundation

EIN 41-1694707 · MN

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in MN, CT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Samsara Foundation based in MN paid 11 grants totaling $210K to 11 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $46K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included MISSIONS INC HOME FREE PROGRAM, DOMESTIC ABUSE LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTE, and NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,025,744
Giving (latest yr)
$210,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
11
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Missions Inc Home Free Program$46,000
  • Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Cente$40,000
  • Nonviolent Peaceforce$30,000
  • Connecticut Food Bank$20,000
  • Hope Love Option Cmmnty Fndtn of Nw$20,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$170,000 · 9 grants
  • Connecticut$40,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (11)

Missions Inc Home Free Program
Plymouth, MN
Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
$46,000
Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Cente
St Paul, MN
Legal Services
$40,000
Nonviolent Peaceforce
Minneapolis, MN
End World Violence
$30,000
Hope Love Option Cmmnty Fndtn of Nw
Torrinton, CT
Social Justice Advocacy
$20,000
We Win
Minneapolis, MN
Educational
$20,000
Connecticut Food Bank
New Haven, CT
Food Shelf
$20,000
Icwa Law Center
Minneapolis, MN
Legal Defense
$10,000
Fiercely Embraced
Plymouth, MN
General Operating
$10,000
Sunset Hill Ptsa
Wayzata, MN
General Support
$8,000
Second Harvest Heartland
Brooklyn Park, MN
Food Shelf
$5,000
Plymouth Congregational Church
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Samsara Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Samsara Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $210K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $46K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include MISSIONS INC HOME FREE PROGRAM, DOMESTIC ABUSE LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTE, NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Samsara Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Samsara Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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