Good Samaritan Inc
Good Samaritan Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $1,388,000, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Delaware.
Good Samaritan Inc at a glance
In short: Good Samaritan Inc gave $1.4M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Delaware. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,388,000
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,095
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,322,344
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Good Samaritan Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written narrative report as the application material and says grants are not normally provided toward building funds, other capital assets, or conferences.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 for the May meeting and October 1 for the November meeting. Both listed 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 for the May meeting and October 1 for the November meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Carroll M Carpenter
Mailing address: 600 Center Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 654-7558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Samaritan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Hopkins University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 88 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Good Samaritan Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Buckley School Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Noticeability Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $90,000 |
| Sherrill House Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $75,000 |
| University of Austin (Uatx) Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $75,000 |
| First State Educate Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $70,000 |
| Voice Advocacy Center Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,322,344 | $2,853,589 | $1,601,440 | $1,388,000 | 21 | $1,405,582 | $2,695,194 | $653,025 |
| 2023 | $13,931,185 | $533,516 | $1,375,667 | $1,225,000 | 12 | $1,238,300 | $402,169 | $685,462 |
| 2022 | $13,805,204 | $449,583 | $1,957,704 | $1,795,000 | 19 | $1,808,692 | $304,808 | $764,454 |
| 2021 | $17,668,533 | $1,175,787 | $1,318,713 | $1,145,000 | 16 | $1,158,151 | $1,030,044 | $866,849 |
| 2020 | $17,250,317 | $1,033,552 | $1,429,872 | $1,294,000 | 20 | — | $945,364 | $830,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Good Samaritan Inc reported a distributable amount of $653K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for schools, universities, and other organizations. One recipient, First State Educate Inc., describes its mission as working toward “a Delaware where every school board is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources to lead with excellence, fostering thriving schools and engaged communities dedicated to student success.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $1,388,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000. All grant dollars went to Delaware recipients. The largest grants included $200,000 to John Hopkins University, $175,000 to Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, and $150,000 each to Buckley School and Deerfield Academy. These grants were reported for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carroll M Carpenter as president; Lea Carpenter Brokaw as vice-president; Jeffrey M Nielsen as secretary-treasurer; and Elizabeth A Du P Nielsen, H Sinclair Sherrill, and Rev Edmund K Sherrill II as directors.
Good Samaritan Inc is led by Carroll M. Carpenter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carroll M. Carpenter
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edmund K. Sherrill II
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Du P. Nielsen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Sinclair Sherrill
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Nielsen
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea Carpenter Brokaw
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Good Samaritan Inc
How much does Good Samaritan Inc give each year?
Good Samaritan Inc gave $1.4M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 12 grants.
What is Good Samaritan Inc's typical grant size?
Good Samaritan Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,095, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Good Samaritan Inc that year got $67K on average.
Where does Good Samaritan Inc give grants?
Good Samaritan Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (21 grants).
Does Good Samaritan Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Good Samaritan Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Good Samaritan Inc's largest grantees?
Good Samaritan Inc's largest 2024 grantees include John Hopkins University ($200,000), Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University ($175,000) and Buckley School ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Good Samaritan Inc?
Good Samaritan Inc reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $653K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Good Samaritan Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for schools, universities, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Good Samaritan Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Good Samaritan Inc's EIN?
Good Samaritan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6000401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Good Samaritan Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/good-samaritan-inc-morg_7aad9940a11b489b836908dd0abcf418
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