Private foundation · EIN 87-3995152 · Alpine, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Good Samaritan Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $120K total, median $60K. 50% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$120K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in UT
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Latter Day SaintsAlpine, UTSupport of faith & humanities$100K
The Karadah ProjectFarmington, NMHumanitarian projects$20K

By state: Utah 1 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Good Samaritan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alpine, Utah, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Good Samaritan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Good Samaritan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 2 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Good Samaritan Foundation give?

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

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