# Sami Foundation

Arts education nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90049. EIN 33-3769254. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/333769254-sami-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The SAMI Foundations core mission is to empower underserved youth nationwide by supplying art and music materials and assistance. This includes delivering resources to schools hospitals community centers shelters camps and various organizations catering to children. Through these collaborative efforts SAMI Foundation aims to foster creativity self-expression and emotional well-being in young...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/333769254/202630949349200413/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $179,559 | $135,740 | $43,819 | $43,819 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/333769254/202630949349200413/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $179,538, program fees $0, investment income $21.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 21 of 84 arts education nonprofits in Los Angeles.
- Revenue $179,559 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Los Angeles: 662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/los-angeles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Sami Foundation's EIN?**

Sami Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3769254. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Sami Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sami Foundation in Los Angeles, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Sami Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sami Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Sami Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The SAMI Foundations core mission is to empower underserved youth nationwide by supplying art and music materials and assistance. This includes delivering resources to schools hospitals community centers shelters camps and various organizations catering to children. Through these collaborative efforts SAMI Foundation aims to foster creativity self-expression and emotional well-being in young..." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Sami Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Sami Foundation reported total revenue of $179,559 and total expenses of $135,740 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.