Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 49 grants totaling $57,090.
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust gave $57K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,090
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,165
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $30,176
- -51.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5005 Paist Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
Phone: (215) 317-9373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Guadalupe Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (24%), Washington, DC (14%), New York (12%), Virginia (11%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust gives
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 849% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $11,240 |
| Heritage Foundation Washingtown, DC | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Mecury One Irving, TX | General Operating | $3,030 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | General Operating | $2,568 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cold Springs, KY | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Liveactionorg Arlington, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Mettiffield, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters Ossining, NY | General Operating | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,176 | $25,608 | $57,944 | $57,090 | 49 | $57,944 | $24,754 | $3,287 |
| 2024 | $62,512 | $7,133 | $54,006 | $52,820 | 44 | $54,006 | $5,947 | $5,189 |
| 2023 | $109,404 | $2,825 | $47,768 | $46,328 | 41 | $47,768 | $1,385 | $6,859 |
| 2022 | $154,328 | $160,351 | $6,023 | $6,017 | 11 | $6,023 | $340 | $1,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations with varied stated purposes. For example, Disabled American Veterans says it works to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Feed the Children says it works to end child hunger by providing food, essentials, and opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $57,090. Grants ranged from $25 to $11,240, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $11,240 to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for general operating support; $4,000 to Heritage Foundation for general operating support; and $3,030 to Mecury One for general operating support. Other listed grants included $2,568 to Prager University and $2,000 each to Cross Catholic Outreach, Disabled American Veterans, Liveactionorg, Sudan Relief Fund, and Turning Point USA, all for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel M Sfamurri Jr and Margaret A Sfamurri as trustees.
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel M Sfamurri Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A Sfamurri
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust gave $57K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 44 grants.
What is Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,165, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Doylestown, PA (2 grants) and Sherman Oaks, CA (2 grants).
Does Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Guadalupe Church ($11,240), Heritage Foundation ($4,000) and Mecury One ($3,030), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied stated purposes. For example, Disabled American Veterans says it works to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7780318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Good Samaritans Foundation Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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