Quick Summary
Name: Myles D And J Faye Sampson Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Information not publicly available |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Address: c/o Intentional Philanthropy, 4801 Hampden Lane, Suite 106, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-761-4433 Website: https://www.thesampsonfoundation.org Note: The foundation is not currently accepting unsolicited grant requests
Geographic Focus
The foundation has a strategic focus on promoting a culture of wellness and whole-person patient care primarily in:
- Maryland (Bethesda area)
- Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh area)
- Some reach into Virginia
Funding Priorities
The foundation strives to create healthy communities by promoting access, awareness, research and education through three main areas:
- Healthy Food Choices: Educating communities, especially children, on healthy food choices and the benefits of healthy eating; supporting food access initiatives
- Integrative Medicine: Developing the research base for integrative medicine, educating the general public and medical practitioners about its benefits, and increasing access to integrative medicine for everyone
- Wellness Education: Providing grants to select organizations to cover operations costs and/or scholarships for health and wellness education
- Capacity Building: Working directly with nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, coalition building, convenings, and trainings
What They Don't Fund
Information about exclusions is not publicly available, but the foundation:
- Does not accept unsolicited grant requests
- Works with a select group of organizations by invitation only
Application Method
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis. Applications can only be submitted by invited organizations using a password-protected application portal. The foundation works directly with approximately seven nonprofit organizations on capacity-building projects.
The foundation is managed through Intentional Philanthropy and conducts strategic partnerships rather than open grant competitions.
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