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Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Grantmaker Ashland, OH EIN: 34-1783215 Website

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.

Key facts about Samaritan Hospital Foundation

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 filing.

EIN
34-1783215
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$4,742,285
Grants made (2024)
24
Average grant
$197,595
Median grant
$20,500
New grantees (estimate)
46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2024)
Total assets
$63,986,506
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$64.0M

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.7M

+2.5% YoY

Grant Count

24

+9.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$198K

-6.1% YoY

Is Samaritan Hospital Foundation open to new grantees?

46%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $348K. How we count

Medians: $11K first-time, $38K repeat.

  • 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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.

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.

Review Cycle

is past. In 2023, the foundation reported awarding $103,000 in scholastic awards to 39 local students.

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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

2states

Share of all 24 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

AshlandLoudonvilleSavannahCantonHilliardMansfieldNew LondonWashington Dc

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M13 grants202015 grants202114 grants202222 grants202324 grants2024

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Samaritan Regional Health System: $4.0MSamaritan Regional HealthSystem$4.0MAshland Access: $96KAshland Access$96KAshland County Cancer Association: $82KAshland County CancerAssociation$82KCity of Ashland Division of Fire: $78KCity of Ashland Division ofFire$78KAshland City School District: $68KAshland City School District$68KAshland Family YMCA: $60KAshland Family YMCA$60KAshland Special Needs Ministry: $42KAshland Special Needs Ministry$42KAshland Christian Health Center: $38KAshland Christian HealthCenter$38KAshland Symphony Orchestra: $32KAshland Symphony Orchestra$32KFirelands Ambulance Service: $24KFirelands Ambulance Service$24K

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

74<$50K9$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 88 (84%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritan Regional Health System Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$4,042,512
Ashland Access Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$96,200
Ashland County Cancer Association Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$81,500
City of Ashland Division of Fire Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$78,344
Ashland City School District Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$67,500
Ashland Family YMCA Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$60,000
Ashland Special Needs Ministry Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$42,204
Ashland Christian Health Center Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$38,405
Ashland Symphony Orchestra Ashland, OHRefer to Part IV$32,000
Firelands Ambulance Service New London, OHRefer to Part IV$23,901

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $63,986,506 $4,261,822 $5,877,800 $4,742,285
2023 $62,061,534 $1,247,931 $5,826,744 $4,628,433
2022 $65,063,952 $2,410,296 $3,263,804 $2,211,052
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$63,986,506$62,061,534$65,063,952
Revenue$4,261,822$1,247,931$2,410,296
Expenses$5,877,800$5,826,744$3,263,804
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$3,917,467$908,526$2,061,517
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Richard L Beal — President: $248KRichard L BealPresident$248K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $248K, to Richard L Beal (President).

Contact

Mailing address: 1025 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 207-7900
Website: https://samaritanhospitalfoundation.org

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 filing. 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 filing. 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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. 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 filing. 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?

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.

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.

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