Good Samaritan Inc
Accepts applications
Good Samaritan Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 12 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 21 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Carroll M Carpenter 600 Center Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 654-7558 |
| What to submit | Written narrative report |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received by april 1 for the may meeting and by october 1 for the november mtg. |
| Restrictions | Grants are not normally provided toward building funds, other capital assets or conferences. |
What Good Samaritan Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 21 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University | General operating | $200,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University | General operating | $175,000 |
| Buckley School | General operating | $150,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General operating | $150,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | General operating | $100,000 |
| Noticeability | General operating | $90,000 |
| Sherrill House | General operating | $75,000 |
| University of Austin (Uatx) | General operating | $75,000 |
| First State Educate | General operating | $70,000 |
| Voice Advocacy Center | General operating | $70,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | General operating | $50,000 |
| Slingerland Literacy Institute | General operating | $33,000 |
| Sea of Strengths Academy | General operating | $30,000 |
| Operation Warm | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Phoenix School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Healthcare Chaplaincy Network | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Witness Tree Institute | General operating | $15,000 |
| Christiana Care | General operating | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Animal Center | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carroll M Carpenter
- Elizabeth A du P Nielsen
- Jeffrey M Nielsen
- Lea Carpenter Brokaw
- H Sinclair Sherrill
- Rev Edmund K Sherrill II
Questions people ask
Does Good Samaritan Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received by april 1 for the may meeting and by october 1 for the november mtg..
How much does Good Samaritan Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Good Samaritan Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Carroll M Carpenter (President), Elizabeth A du P Nielsen (Director), Jeffrey M Nielsen (Secretary-Treasurer) and Lea Carpenter Brokaw (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Good Samaritan Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.