The Good Samaritan Foundation
Historical FunderMount Gilead, North Carolina · EIN 27-0363634 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN CAPELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 392 SPRINGWOOD DR, MT GILEAD NC 27306 |
| Phone | 7046946213 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist's on Mission | Cary, NC | Disaster response | $50,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Hoskins Park Ministries | Charlotte, NC | Homeless shelter | $7,500 |
| Harvest Center of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Food & housing assistance | $7,500 |
| Nashville Resue Mission | Nashville, TN | Emergency services | $5,000 |
| Options Incorporated | Hammond, LA | Assist disables | $3,000 |
| Lady of the Lake Childrens Center | Baton Rouge, LA | Child & family services | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($169,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $148,300 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349102721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0363634
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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