Good Samaritan Grants

Purpose: Support community-based programs that are largely volunteer-driven or programs of nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets under $100,000. Programs must be designed to meet health, education, or social services needs of the poor and underserved.

Geographic Scope

• Primary: Stark County, Ohio
• Secondary: Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties in Ohio

Eligibility

• Community-based programs that are largely volunteer-driven
• Nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets under $100,000
• Programs addressing health, education, or social services needs
• Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or governmental entity
• Programs/services must align with Foundation's mission
• Must comply with local, state, and federal laws

What Will NOT Be Funded

• Salaries, stipends, or other forms of compensation
• Annual events or one-time efforts with no lasting benefit
• Same program for more than four consecutive years (unless receiving substantial ongoing support from other sources)
• Annual appeals or membership drives
• Capital requests
• Computers
• Debt reduction
• Endowments
• Grants to individuals
• One-time events not part of ongoing program
• Ongoing operating costs for free medical and dental clinics
• Scholarships
• Vehicles

Review Timeline

• Applications reviewed on rolling basis
• Decision timeframe varies by submission date (see application deadlines)

Contact Information

(330) 454-5909 (fax)
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Past Examples

• Hannah's House 119: $9,525 for mentoring program supplies
• She Elevates: $7,500 for She Elevates Academy program over two years

Application Process

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

• Confirm organization is 501(c)(3) nonprofit or governmental entity
• Verify location within service area (Stark County primary; Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Wayne counties secondary)
• Ensure programs/services align with Foundation's mission
• Confirm compliance with local, state, and federal laws

Step 2: Review Restrictions

• Verify request does not fall under prohibited funding categories

Step 3: Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

• Complete LOI form through online system
• Submit through online portal
• Response received within two weeks
• Forms accepted and reviewed on rolling basis
• Important: LOI must be submitted within 90 days of starting, or information will be deleted

Step 4: Full Application (if invited)

• Complete full application form through online system
• Provide detailed project information

Submission Timeline

Rolling Basis with Quarterly Decision Points:

• LOI Due: November 1, February 1, May 1, August 1
• Application Due: December 1, March 1, June 1, September 1
• Grant Decisions: March, June, September, December

Required Materials

• Letter of Inquiry form
• Full application (if invited)
• Budget documentation
• Organization information demonstrating alignment with mission

Contact for Technical Issues

Anne Savastano, Grants and Operations Manager
Email: asavastano@scfcanton.org
Phone: (330) 454-5800, ext. 304