The Samaritan Foundation
The Samaritan Foundation is a private foundation based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing describes giving predominantly to nonprofit organizations whose work is in areas of interest to its directors.
The Samaritan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samaritan Foundation gave $233K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,000
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,533
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,066,057
- -11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Samaritan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says inquiries can be sent to the address listed on the filing. It meets once a year in December, and states that, because funds are limited, grants are predominantly made to nonprofit organizations whose work is in areas of interest to the directors.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says the foundation meets once a year in December; it does not give a specific application deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing says the foundation meets once a year in December; it does not give a specific application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: John Delapa
Mailing address: 700 South Park Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: (269) 944-5077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samaritan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($71K). Together the top 10 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 60 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 21% to Texas, 9% to New York, 4% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Samaritan Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2021) to $233K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Grand Rapids, MI | Organization Support | $71,000 |
| Institute of Nautical Archeology College Station, TX | Organization Support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Flywheelers Museum South Haven, MI | Organization Support | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Organization Support | $20,000 |
| Krasl Art Center Saint Joseph, MI | Organization Support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army of Benton Harbor Benton Harbor, MI | Organization Support | $7,000 |
| World Central Kitchen for Gaza Washington DC Washington, DC | Organization Support | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Grand Rapids, MI | Organization Support | $5,000 |
| CASA of SW MI Benton Harbor, MI | Organization Support | $4,000 |
| Haya Washington Washington, DC | Organization Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,066,057 | $233,051 | $242,087 | $233,000 | 15 | $233,655 | $251,691 | $202,287 |
| 2024 | $3,476,887 | $487,467 | $208,945 | $206,000 | 13 | $206,000 | $486,247 | $180,929 |
| 2023 | $2,812,405 | $137,878 | $144,339 | $138,500 | 11 | $138,500 | $136,708 | $155,461 |
| 2022 | $2,765,231 | $174,092 | $139,843 | $138,000 | 11 | $138,000 | $203,515 | $149,067 |
| 2021 | $2,587,914 | $-231,285 | $141,214 | $134,500 | 10 | $134,500 | $70,725 | $151,297 |
| 2020 | $2,960,413 | $377,363 | $146,020 | $144,500 | 10 | — | $375,843 | $178,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samaritan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K 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 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disaster relief, international aid, arts, and preservation of antique engines and tractors. The Michigan Flywheelers Museum describes its own mission as restoring and preserving antique gas and steam engines and tractors; Krasl Art Center describes its mission as inspiring meaningful change and strengthening community through the visual arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $233,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $71,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $71,000 to the American Red Cross in Grand Rapids, Michigan; $50,000 each to the Institute of Nautical Archeology in College Station, Texas, and the Michigan Flywheelers Museum; and $20,000 to Doctors Without Borders in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Delapa as president and treasurer, Dylan Delapa as director, and Sarah Brunelle as secretary.
The Samaritan Foundation is led by John Delapa, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Delapa
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Delapa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Brunelle
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Samaritan Foundation
How much does The Samaritan Foundation give each year?
The Samaritan Foundation gave $233K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $206K across 13 grants.
What is The Samaritan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samaritan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,533, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Samaritan Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Samaritan Foundation give grants?
The Samaritan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Benton Harbor, MI (4 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Samaritan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Samaritan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization Support" (15 grants).
Who are The Samaritan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samaritan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($71,000), Institute of Nautical Archeology ($50,000) and Michigan Flywheelers Museum ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Samaritan Foundation?
The Samaritan Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Samaritan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disaster relief, international aid, arts, and preservation of antique engines and tractors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samaritan Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Samaritan Foundation's EIN?
The Samaritan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2173249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Samaritan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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