The Samaritan Project Inc
The Samaritan Project Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in pregnancy-related services, homelessness, disability, and women’s rights.
The Samaritan Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Samaritan Project Inc gave $850K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $850,000
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,417
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $19,212,605
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (50% 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 Samaritan Project Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 730 Park Avenue Apt 15A, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samaritan Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for His Ministry ($75K). Together the top 10 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 126 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed across recipient states, with California accounting for 50% of grant dollars, Illinois and Washington 8% each, Tennessee 6%, and New Jersey 5%. Reported recipients also included organizations in Oklahoma, South Carolina, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Samaritan Project Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) 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 $33K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $850K (2024) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for His Ministry San Clemente, CA | General Operations | $75,000 |
| First Love International Loves Park, IL | General Operations | $70,000 |
| Turlock Pregnancy Center Turlock, CA | General Operations | $70,000 |
| Camano Chapel (Pine Ridge) Camano Island, WA | General Operations | $65,000 |
| Cambodia Impact Modesto, CA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Westside Ministries Turlock, CA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Urban Lifesource Connection Clifton, NJ | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Barnabas Leadership Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Xhope Elk Grove, CA | General Operations | $30,000 |
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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 | $19,212,605 | $465,749 | $1,264,309 | $850,000 | 24 | $850,000 | $859,972 | $1,038,962 |
| 2023 | $19,322,646 | $654,068 | $983,672 | $895,000 | 26 | $905,790 | $576,186 | $935,879 |
| 2022 | $18,993,230 | $-220,839 | $1,153,774 | $1,005,000 | 27 | $1,015,440 | — | $992,842 |
| 2021 | $21,432,820 | $8,936,803 | $921,591 | $905,000 | 23 | $915,700 | $8,930,912 | $946,331 |
| 2020 | $13,423,762 | $490,835 | $1,075,427 | $1,055,000 | 26 | — | $231,846 | $1,124,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samaritan Project Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Turlock Pregnancy Center says it offers pregnancy-related medical services, sexual health education, and support services; Turlock Gospel Mission says it provides shelter and services to people who are poor or homeless; Equality Now says it works for legal and systemic change addressing violence and discrimination against women and girls; and Joni and Friends says it serves people living with disabilities through its Christian ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $850,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest reported grants included $75,000 to Foundation for His Ministry, $70,000 each to First Love International and Turlock Pregnancy Center, and $65,000 to Camano Chapel (Pine Ridge). Each was listed for general operations.
Other reported 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Cambodia Impact and Westside Ministries, $45,000 to Urban Lifesource Connection, and $40,000 to Barnabas Leadership. Turlock Gospel Mission, Equality Now, and Faith Comes by Hearing International Foundation each received $25,000; Joni and Friends received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pauline Lascano as president and treasurer, Christopher Lascano as a board member, and Julie Lascano as a board member effective June 10, 2024. Jeffrey Lascano is listed as a board member through April 14, 2024. Daniel Lascano is listed as secretary and investment advisor through April 5, 2024.
The Samaritan Project Inc is led by Pauline Lascano, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pauline Lascano
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Lascano
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lascano
Secretary & Invmt Advisor
Board Member → Secretary & Invmt Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lascano
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Lascano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Diana M. Lascano (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
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 Samaritan Project Inc
How much does The Samaritan Project Inc give each year?
The Samaritan Project Inc gave $850K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $895K across 26 grants.
What is The Samaritan Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Samaritan Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,417, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Samaritan Project Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does The Samaritan Project Inc give grants?
The Samaritan Project Inc gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (8%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Turlock, CA (5 grants) and Modesto, CA (2 grants).
Does The Samaritan Project Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Samaritan Project Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Samaritan Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Samaritan Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for His Ministry ($75,000), First Love International ($70,000) and Turlock Pregnancy Center ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Samaritan Project Inc?
The Samaritan Project Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $850K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Samaritan Project Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samaritan Project Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The Samaritan Project Inc's EIN?
The Samaritan Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4107424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Samaritan Project Inc 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Samaritan Project Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-samaritan-project-inc-morg_d9fdff204f7b4eeb810cb843a3aa0441
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