Private foundation · EIN 20-2073826 · Alamogordo, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sacramento Samaritans

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $114K total, median $2,500. 86% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$114K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NM
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Worship CenterAlamogordo, NMCharity$72K
Cflc Community FoundationRuidoso, NMCharity$20K
Heart Gallery of New Mexico FoundatAlbuquerque, NMCharity$15K
Innerlife MinistriesBoise, IDCharity$2,500
Workers Compensation AssociationAlbuquerque, NMCharity$2,500
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Project RiseAlamogordo, NMCharity$2,000
Kids's Inc Child Advocacy CenterAlamogordo, NMCharity$200

By state: New Mexico 6 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Sacramento Samaritans is a private grantmaking foundation in Alamogordo, New Mexico, administered in care of Melynn Pattillo, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sacramento Samaritans accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sacramento Samaritans give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 7 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Sacramento Samaritans give?

New Mexico (6 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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