Samaritan'S Purse
Private foundation NCEIN 58-1437002
Samaritan'S Purse is a grantmaker based in NC (EIN 58-1437002). Its most recent IRS 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 IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
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.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Samaritan'S Purse's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
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, The Mailbox Club INC, Servinghim Healthcare International. 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?
GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the Samaritan'S Purse accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the Samaritan'S Purse's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.
Who are recent Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients?
Recent Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients include Defender Global Solutions LLC ($7.8M); The Mailbox Club INC ($3.0M); Servinghim Healthcare International ($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.
Past Samaritan'S Purse grant recipients
GrantSonar holds 253 itemized recipient records for the Samaritan'S Purse from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Global Solutions LLCVA | $7.8M | 2022 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| The Mailbox Club INCGA | $3.0M | 2022 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Servinghim Healthcare InternationalTX | $3.0M | 2024 | COMMUNITY DEVELOP. |
| Servinghim Healthcare InternationalTX | $2.9M | 2023 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| Jaars INCNC | $2.8M | 2024 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| The Mailbox Club INCGA | $2.0M | 2024 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Missionary Flights InternationalFL | $1.0M | 2023 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Missionary Flights InternationalFL | $1.0M | 2024 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Montreat CollegeNC | $856K | 2023 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic AssocNC | $650K | 2024 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| Alliance Defending FreedomAZ | $550K | 2022 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| First Assembly Of GodKY | $543K | 2022 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| Alliance Defending FreedomAZ | $500K | 2024 | MISSIONARY ASSIST. |
| WorldventureCO | $493K | 2024 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| Ohio County Baptist AssociationKY | $400K | 2022 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| World Prayer TabernacleLA | $300K | 2023 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| 4b Disaster Response NetworkTX | $300K | 2022 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| Grace Community Church INCAK | $286K | 2023 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| To Move Mountains ProjectsTN | $277K | 2023 | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
| Rio Grande Bible Institute INCTX | $250K | 2024 | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
| Kenai Classical INCAK | $250K | 2024 | COMMUNITY DEVELOP. |
| Christian Missions In Many LandsNJ | $243K | 2023 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| The Christian Health Service CorpsTX | $228K | 2024 | MEDICAL ASSIST. |
| Victoria County Long Term RecoveryTX | $221K | 2023 | EMERGENCY RELIEF |
| Goodword PartnershipMN | $210K | 2024 | CHILDREN'S MINISTRY |
Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.
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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