The Sample Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1631186
Foundation Overview
Based in Shreveport, LA, The Sample Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $367,673 to organizations in Florida, Louisiana and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $18,050, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in Louisiana, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Shreveport (83%), Benton (8%), New Orleans (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 60% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sample Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $1,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Port City Cat Rescue | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Shreveport Garden Study Club | $11,700 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | $2,800 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $15,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $10,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $1,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wideman International Piano Competition Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Woodberry Forest School | $150 | Woodberry Forest, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| American Battlefield Trust | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $1,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $3,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| La Naval War Memorial Commission | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $7,290 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $10,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $1,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wideman International Piano Competition | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ww Ii Brick | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $1,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Evergreen Life Services | $2,500 | Haughton, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jr Achievement Of Nla | $750 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Naval Special Warfare Fdn | $1,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $18,050 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $2,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of Nwla | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $1,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Evergreen Life Services | $2,500 | Haughton, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jr Achievement Of Nla | $750 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Naval Special Warfare Fdn | $1,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $18,050 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $2,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of Nwla | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,575 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Evergreen Life Services | $2,500 | Haughton, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Nwla | $1,500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jr Achievement Of Nla | $750 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Naval Special Warfare Fdn | $1,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $10,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $5,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $2,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Uso | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United Way Of Nwla | $1,250 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,575 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Evergreen Life Services | $2,500 | Haughton, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Nwla | $1,500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jr Achievement Of Nla | $750 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Naval Special Warfare Fdn | $1,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $10,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Mark's Recotr's Fund | $5,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $2,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Uso | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United Way Of Nwla | $1,250 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Christian Services | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $500 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $2,288 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Port City Cat Rescue | $250 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation | $3,499 | Ruston, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $15,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $500 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Nw Louisiana | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Downtown Y | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Port City Cat Rescue | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Christian Services | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Shreveport Chapter 237-udc | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $14,350 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| World War Ii Museum | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Ww Ii Brick | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,000 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $500 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Port City Cat Rescue | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Shreveport Chapter 237-udc | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $14,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $2,275 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| World War Ii Museum | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Queen Esther Rebekah #14 | $100 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Downtown Y | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Broadmoor Baptist Church Library | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Nwla St Judes Classic | $190 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Feist-weiller Cancer Center | $400 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Shreveport Chapter 237-udc | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Fisheries Conservation Foundation | $1,000 | Champoin, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Port City Cat Rescue | $250 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Caddo Council On Aging | $2,500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | $1,500 | Tiburon, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hope Connection Center | $500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Robinson's Rescue Inc | $2,381 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St Mark's Cathedral | $12,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Wooly Bugger, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of American North La | $1,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Washington & Lee University | $1,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Werla - Wildlife Rehabeducation Of La | $1,000 | Benton, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| World War Ii Museum | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Council On Drug & Alcohol Abuse | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1631186 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 212 TEXAS ST STE 200 Shreveport, LA 71101-3250 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sample Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Wilton Wade Sample |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Maribeth Susan Sample |
| Trustee | Staunton Brevard Sample |
| Trustee | Wilton Wade Sample Iii |
Forms 990-PF
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