The Good Samaritan Foundation
Accepts applications
The Good Samaritan Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Gilead, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$253,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $148,300 the year before.
28% 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 | $148,300 | 17 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $253,000 | 18 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Capell 392 Springwood Dr, Mt Gilead, NC 27306 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 694-6213 |
| What to submit | There is no formal application process. Grant applicants may simply mail a letter requesting a grant and attach a form 990 or any other information they wish in support of their request. |
| Deadlines | December 1 |
| Restrictions | The foundation typically makes grants to three types of charitable organizations: food banks, substance abuse recovery, and mission/disaster relief. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Good Samaritan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $147,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $61,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $21,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $17,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Tornado relief | $60,000 |
| Baptist's on Mission | Disaster response | $50,000 |
| God's Pit Crew | Disaster response | $50,000 |
| Hope Haven | Substance abuse recovery | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry of Nashville | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Hoskins Park Ministries | Homeless shelter | $7,500 |
| Thompson Child Family Focus | Child & family services | $7,500 |
| Harvest Center of Charlotte | Food & housing assistance | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank-Metrolina | Food bank | $7,500 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank | Food bank | $6,000 |
| Operation Healing Force | Veterans services | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeastern Va | Food bank | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food bank | $6,000 |
| Feed My Lambs | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Caritas | Substance abuse recovery | $5,000 |
| Nashville Resue Mission | Emergency services | $5,000 |
| Options Incorporated | Assist disables | $3,000 |
| Lady of the Lake Childrens Center | Child & family services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gregory Capell
- Kerry Capell
- Benner B Crigler Jr
- Anthony Culotta
- Daniel Garvey
- Marsden D Haigh Sr
- Hoy Lanning Jr
- Philip Lanning
- Gerald Sullivan
- Ralph Costen
Questions people ask
Does The Good Samaritan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1.
How much does The Good Samaritan Foundation give?
$253,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The Good Samaritan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Gregory Capell (Chairman), Kerry Capell (Director), Benner B Crigler Jr (Director) and Anthony Culotta (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Good Samaritan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and food and hunger.