Female Samaritan Association
Preselected recipients only
Female Samaritan Association is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,050 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $4,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,050
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$4,800
- Assets$381,363
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,450 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,450 | 15 | $363,844 |
| 2024 | $13,050 | 19 | $381,363 |
How to apply
Female Samaritan Association says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Female Samaritan Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 19 | $13,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Alliance | General Fund | $4,800 |
| Salvation Army | General Fund | $1,550 |
| Preble Street Resource | General Fund | $800 |
| Root Cellar | General Fund | $650 |
| Through These Doors | General Fund | $650 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen | General Fund | $500 |
| Project Feed | General Fund | $500 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen | General Fund | $500 |
| Abba | General Fund | $450 |
| Cultivating Community | General Fund | $350 |
| Simple Gifts | General Fund | $300 |
| Learning Works | General Fund | $300 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General Fund | $300 |
| Stevens Ave Congregational Church | General Fund | $300 |
| Meals on Wheels (SMAA) | General Fund | $250 |
| Grace Street Ministry | General Fund | $250 |
| Center For Grieving Children | General Fund | $200 |
| Ruth's Reusable Resource | General Fund | $200 |
| The Iris Network | General Fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Senore
- Elaine York
- Clare LaBrie
- Sandra Litcher
- Janet Romano
- Margaret Haverty
- Paulette Tidd
- Debbie Strout
- Gerry Day
- Dee Cordeiro
- Dolores Ellis
- Bobby Lu Gray
- Anne Monsivais
- Judy Estes
- Mary Wescott
Questions people ask
Does Female Samaritan Association accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Female Samaritan Association give?
$13,050 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Female Samaritan Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Senore (President), Elaine York (1st Vice President), Clare LaBrie (2nd Vice President) and Sandra Litcher (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Female Samaritan Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and faith communities.