Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Samaritan Hospital Foundation is a public charity based in Ashland, Ohio. Formed in 1994, it provides financial support to Samaritan Regional Health System and supports health and wellness initiatives in the Ashland County community.
Samaritan Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Samaritan Hospital Foundation gave $4.7M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $198K), mostly in Ohio. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,742,285
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $197,595
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $63,986,506
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samaritan Hospital Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1025 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 207-7900
Website: https://samaritanhospitalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samaritan Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan Regional Health System ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 88 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its health and wellness work as serving Ashland County. All 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Ohio; listed recipients include organizations and public entities in Ashland and nearby Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samaritan Hospital Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $348K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $2.0M (2021) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Regional Health System Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $4,042,512 |
| Ashland Access Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $96,200 |
| Ashland County Cancer Association Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $81,500 |
| City of Ashland Division of Fire Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $78,344 |
| Ashland City School District Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $67,500 |
| Ashland Family YMCA Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $60,000 |
| Ashland Special Needs Ministry Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $42,204 |
| Ashland Christian Health Center Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $38,405 |
| Ashland Symphony Orchestra Ashland, OH | Refer to Part IV | $32,000 |
| Firelands Ambulance Service New London, OH | Refer to Part IV | $23,901 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,986,506 | $4,261,822 | $5,877,800 | $4,742,285 | 24 | $3,917,467 |
| 2023 | $62,061,534 | $1,247,931 | $5,826,744 | $4,628,433 | 22 | $908,526 |
| 2022 | $65,063,952 | $2,410,296 | $3,263,804 | $2,211,052 | 14 | $2,061,517 |
| 2021 | $73,176,335 | $5,391,705 | $3,159,172 | $2,014,064 | 15 | $5,070,822 |
| 2020 | $64,846,691 | $3,219,869 | $3,626,781 | $2,469,668 | 13 | $2,617,673 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to Samaritan Regional Health System and support health and wellness initiatives in the Ashland County community. Its filing says it supports nonprofit and governmental organizations that further the health-care and community mission of Samaritan Regional Health System. The filing also identifies future capital improvements and scholarships as intended uses of endowment assets, at the board’s discretion.
Examples of supported organizations include Ashland Christian Health Center, which says it serves uninsured or under-insured Ashland County residents in a Christ-centered atmosphere, and Grow in Hope Ministries, which describes its work as caring for children and caregivers with critical physical and spiritual needs. The Ashland Symphony Orchestra, another 2024 recipient, says it aims to provide affordable performances and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $4,742,285. Grant amounts ranged from $6,043 to $4,042,512, with a median of $20,500. Separately, the foundation’s filing states that it provided $4,940,722 in grants and scholarships to the hospital and local community during fiscal year 2024.
The largest reported 2024 grant was $4,042,512 to Samaritan Regional Health System. Other notable recipients were Ashland Access ($96,200), Ashland County Cancer Association ($81,500), City of Ashland Division of Fire ($78,344), Ashland City School District ($67,500), Ashland Family YMCA ($60,000), Ashland Special Needs Ministry ($42,204), Ashland Christian Health Center ($38,405), and Ashland Symphony Orchestra ($32,000). The filing lists grant purposes as “refer to Part IV.”
The foundation also offers scholastic awards for people residing in Ashland County and for University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center employees or their immediate family members. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited nursing, medicine, or allied medical studies program. The foundation’s 2025–26 application instructions required an application and grade transcripts; the stated April 11, 2025 submission deadline is past. In 2023, the foundation reported awarding $103,000 in scholastic awards to 39 local students.
The filing says the scholarship committee includes two board members, the director of grants, the director of patient services, and the director of education and training. It says selection considers grades, activities, and, to a lesser extent, financial need and the overall quality of the application and letter. For grants to unrelated organizations, the filing describes follow-up through recipient reports or site visits to check that funds were used as designated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard L. Beal as president; Paul Myers as chair; Jack Vanosdall as vice chair; Ronald Leddy as treasurer; and Don Haag as secretary. It also lists Polly Chandler, Dennis Miller, Kip Matteson, Michael Martin, MD, and Phil Myers, MD, as board members.
The foundation’s website lists Jerry Seiter as director of annual giving and special projects and Mona Campbell as director of grants and accounting.
Samaritan Hospital Foundation is led by Richard L. Beal, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Beal
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Paul Myers
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Thomae MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Haag
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Vanosdall
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip Matteson
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Barnes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martin MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Myers MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Polly Chandler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Leddy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zane Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basel Kanaah
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bradley Bond (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vallerie Propper (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Beer (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $248K, to Richard L Beal (President).
Frequently asked questions about Samaritan Hospital Foundation
How much does Samaritan Hospital Foundation give each year?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation gave $4.7M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 22 grants.
What is Samaritan Hospital Foundation's typical grant size?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $197,595, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samaritan Hospital Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Samaritan Hospital Foundation give grants?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, OH (18 grants) and Loudonville, OH (2 grants).
Does Samaritan Hospital Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Samaritan Hospital Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Refer to Part IV" (24 grants).
Who are Samaritan Hospital Foundation's largest grantees?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan Regional Health System ($4,042,512), Ashland Access ($96,200) and Ashland County Cancer Association ($81,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samaritan Hospital Foundation?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation reported $64.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Samaritan Hospital Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to Samaritan Regional Health System and support health and wellness initiatives in the Ashland County community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samaritan Hospital Foundation?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check samaritanhospitalfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Samaritan Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Samaritan Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1783215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Samaritan Hospital Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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