The Good Samaritan Foundation
The Good Samaritan Foundation is a private foundation based in Mount Gilead, North Carolina. It describes its mission as providing last-resort financial assistance to people in need and serving the glory of God’s Kingdom; its 2024 grants included support for disaster relief, food assistance, substance-abuse recovery, housing, and other services.
The Good Samaritan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Good Samaritan Foundation gave $253K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,000
- +70.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,056
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $3,484,563
- +40.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (58% 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 The Good Samaritan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that there is no formal application process. Applicants may mail a letter requesting a grant and attach a Form 990 or other supporting information. The foundation says its giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- December 1, as listed in the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- December 1, as listed in the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Capell
Mailing address: 392 Springwood Dr, Mt Gilead, NC 27306
Phone: (704) 694-6213
Website: https://www.thegoodsamaritanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Good Samaritan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($60K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 89 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in North Carolina. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (58%), Virginia (24%), Tennessee (8%), Louisiana (7%), and Florida (2%). These shares describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Good Samaritan Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% 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 $121K (2020) to $253K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Tornado Relief | $60,000 |
| Baptist's on Mission Cary, NC | Disaster Response | $50,000 |
| God's Pit Crew Danville, VA | Disaster Response | $50,000 |
| Hope Haven Charlotte, NC | Substance Abuse Recovery | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry of Nashville Nashville, TN | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Hoskins Park Ministries Charlotte, NC | Homeless Shelter | $7,500 |
| Thompson Child Family Focus Baton Rouge, LA | Child & Family Services | $7,500 |
| Harvest Center of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Food & Housing Assistance | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank-Metrolina Charlotte, NC | Food Bank | $7,500 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Baton Rouge, LA | Food Bank | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,484,563 | $471,187 | $299,988 | $253,000 | 18 | $253,000 | $180,004 | $160,950 |
| 2023 | $2,480,608 | $304,398 | $180,624 | $148,300 | 17 | $148,300 | $59,232 | $136,482 |
| 2022 | $2,356,845 | $202,447 | $164,381 | $121,000 | 17 | $121,000 | $46,467 | $130,098 |
| 2021 | $2,319,020 | $558,757 | $193,418 | $155,000 | 19 | $155,000 | $302,799 | $131,181 |
| 2020 | $1,953,682 | $244,674 | $133,354 | $121,000 | 18 | — | $34,755 | $107,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Good Samaritan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide last-resort financial assistance to people in need. Its 2024 filing says it typically makes grants to food banks, substance-abuse recovery organizations, and mission or disaster-relief organizations.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. God’s Pit Crew describes its mission as bringing hope, healing, and restoration to people in crisis. Hope Haven says it provides life-skills support in a residential setting for homeless, chemically dependent adults and families. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says it works to feed people in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes through food and educational outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $253,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $6,750. The largest awards included $60,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for tornado relief, $50,000 to Baptists on Mission for disaster response, and $50,000 to God’s Pit Crew for disaster response. The foundation also reported providing funds to Samaritan’s Purse, Baptists on Mission, and God’s Pit Crew for Hurricane Helene relief and recovery.
Other 2024 awards included $10,000 each to Hope Haven for substance-abuse recovery and the Bridge Ministry of Nashville for food assistance; $7,500 each to Hoskins Park Ministries for a homeless shelter, Thompson Child & Family Focus for child and family services, Harvest Center of Charlotte for food and housing assistance, and Second Harvest Food Bank-Metrolina for food-bank work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Gregory Capell as chairman. Directors listed are Kerry Capell, Benner B. Crigler Jr., Anthony Culotta, Daniel Garvey, Marsden D. Haigh Sr., Hoy Lanning Jr., Philip Lanning, Gerald Sullivan, and Ralph Costen.
The Good Samaritan Foundation is led by John Gregory Capell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Gregory Capell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony Culotta
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benner B. Crigler Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Garvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hoy Lanning Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kerry Capell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marsden D. Haigh Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip Lanning
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ralph Costen
Director
On filings since 2021
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 The Good Samaritan Foundation
How much does The Good Samaritan Foundation give each year?
The Good Samaritan Foundation gave $253K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 17 grants.
What is The Good Samaritan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Good Samaritan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $14,056, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Good Samaritan Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Good Samaritan Foundation give grants?
The Good Samaritan Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (24%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants), Nashville, TN (3 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (3 grants).
Does The Good Samaritan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Good Samaritan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank" (4 grants).
Who are The Good Samaritan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Good Samaritan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($60,000), Baptist's on Mission ($50,000) and God's Pit Crew ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Good Samaritan Foundation?
The Good Samaritan Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Good Samaritan Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide last-resort financial assistance to people in need. Its 2024 filing says it typically makes grants to food banks, substance-abuse recovery organizations, and mission or disaster-relief organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Good Samaritan Foundation?
The foundation states that there is no formal application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Good Samaritan Foundation's EIN?
The Good Samaritan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0363634. 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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