The Samaritans Inc
The Samaritans Inc is a private foundation, based in Crestwood, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $9K.
The Samaritans Inc at a glance
In short: The Samaritans Inc gave $9K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,521
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $2,130
- Median grant
- $1,708
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Samaritans Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Throne of Grace Community Church ($3K). Together the top 4 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samaritans Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $33K (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Throne of Grace Community Church Louisville, KY | Charitable | $3,416 |
| A Choice for Life Inc Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,708 |
| Prodigal Ministries Inc Crestwood, KY | Charitable | $1,708 |
| Barren Heights Christian Retreat Center Inc Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,689 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $15,081 | $8,521 | 4 | $8,521 | — | $604 |
| 2022 | $15,081 | $7,566 | $102 | — | — | — | — | $698 |
| 2021 | $7,617 | $31,340 | $31,546 | $30,500 | 8 | $31,022 | $1,369 | $898 |
| 2020 | $9,608 | $27,977 | $34,220 | $33,000 | 10 | — | $243 | $921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samaritans Inc reported a distributable amount of $604 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samaritans Inc is led by Garry Bernard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Garry Bernard
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Bernard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Pfeifer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorne Belden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robbie Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Belden
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pfeifer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Aletia Thompson (2020) — Director
- Former: Bill Leavell (2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Phillips (2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel Sams (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Doug Cobb (2020) — Director
- Former: Frank Thompson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Gena Cobb (2020) — Director
- Former: John Schmitt (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Schmitt (2020) — Director
- Former: Pattie Read (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Phillips (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Albertsen (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Brown (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherry Leavell (2020) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Albertsen (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Read (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Samaritans Inc
How much does The Samaritans Inc give each year?
The Samaritans Inc gave $9K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Samaritans Inc's typical grant size?
The Samaritans Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,708, and its average grant was $2,130, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samaritans Inc give grants?
The Samaritans Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (3 grants).
Does The Samaritans Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Samaritans Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How much is The Samaritans Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Samaritans Inc reported a distributable amount of $604 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Samaritans Inc's EIN?
The Samaritans Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1349386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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