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Samaritan'S Purse

Private foundation NCEIN 58-1437002

Samaritan'S Purse is a private foundation based in NC (EIN 58-1437002). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $13M in grants paid across 59 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Community Development, Education, Healthcare. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$13M
Grants paid (FY2024)
59
Grants awarded
$223K
Avg grant
$30K
Median grant
Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcareHuman Services

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From Samaritan'S Purse's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$2.6B
Total assets (capacity)
0.5% of assets
Annual giving rate
$1.8B
Total revenue

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Samaritan'S Purse's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

William Franklin Graham Iii
BD MEM/CHR/P
$874K
Meredith Collie
CFO AFFILIAT
$424K
James Harrelson
VP-OP CHRIST
$360K
Kenneth Isaacs
VP-PROG/GOVT
$360K
Edward Graham
BOARD MEMBER
$341K
Paula Woodring
BD MEM/EXECU
$338K
William Maupin
VP-INFO TECH
$338K
Merrill Littlejohn
FORMER OFFIC
$323K
Ronald Wilcox
FORMERKEYEMP
$320K
Luther Harrison
VP-NORTHAMER
$316K
Christopher Weeks
FMRHIGHCOMP/
$314K
Steve Nickel
VP-DONORMINI
$301K

Who does the Samaritan'S Purse fund?

The Samaritan'S Purse is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $13M across 59 grants, concentrated in Community Development, Education, Healthcare and Human Services.

What types of organizations does the Samaritan'S Purse fund?

The Samaritan'S Purse's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Community Development, Education, Healthcare and Human Services. Recent recipients include Defender Global Solutions LLC, Servinghim Healthcare International, The Mailbox Club INC. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Samaritan'S Purse give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the Samaritan'S Purse awarded about $13M across 59 grants — an average grant of about $223K and a median of about $30K.

Where does the Samaritan'S Purse award grants?

The Samaritan'S Purse awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Samaritan'S Purse accept unsolicited grant applications?

Like most private foundations, the Samaritan'S Purse generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Samaritan'S Purse's current guidelines before reaching out.

Who are recent Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients?

Recent Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients include Defender Global Solutions LLC ($7.8M); Servinghim Healthcare International ($3.0M); The Mailbox Club INC ($3.0M); Servinghim Healthcare International ($2.9M); Jaars INC ($2.8M); The Mailbox Club INC ($2.0M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Example Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients

A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.

Defender Global Solutions LLCVA$7.8M
Servinghim Healthcare InternationalTX$3.0M
The Mailbox Club INCGA$3.0M
Servinghim Healthcare InternationalTX$2.9M
Jaars INCNC$2.8M
The Mailbox Club INCGA$2.0M
Missionary Flights InternationalFL$1.0M
Missionary Flights InternationalFL$1.0M

Based on the Samaritan'S Purse's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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