Private foundation · Benton Harbor, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Samaritan Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $3,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $3,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,000
- Typical grant
- $3,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $233,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $206K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $138K | $2,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Delapa · Benton harbor · (269) 944-5077
- What to send
- Inquiries can be sent to the above address
- Deadlines
- The samaritan foundation meets once a year in decemeber
- Limits
- With funds being limited, grants are predominantly made to non profit organizations whose work is in areas of interest of the directors.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John DelapaPresident and treasurer
- Dylan DelapaDirector
- Sarah BrunelleSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Organization support (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Teachers Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | Organization support | $3,000 |