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Samaritan Ministries International

Peoria, Illinois  ·  EIN 371295601  ·  Private foundation

Based in Peoria, Illinois, Samaritan Ministries International has awarded $4.5M across 39 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Morning Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$60.0M
Total assets
39
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Samaritan Ministries International funds

Samaritan Ministries International's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research.

Scientific Research

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Samaritan Ministries International, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$1.0M2018
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$766K2019
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$500K2020
The Morning Center
Program Support
Peoria, IL$489K2017
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$300K2022
Christian Healthcare Centers
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$230K2018
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$200K2023
The Morning Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$110K2024
Christian Healthcare Centers
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$75K2020
Waston Bowes Research Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Eau Claire, MI$68K2022
Christian Healthcare Centers
Program Support
Grand Rapids, MI$66K2017
Waston Bowes Research Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Eau Claire, MI$65K2019
Christian Healthcare Centers
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$60K2019
Waston Bowes Research Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Eau Claire, MI$50K2018
Watson Bowes Research Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Eau Claire, MI$46K2023

Samaritan Ministries International giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$590K
2018$1.5M
2019$916K
2020$667K
2022$388K
2023$266K
2024$155K

How to apply for funding from Samaritan Ministries International

Samaritan Ministries International's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at samaritanministries.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Samaritan Ministries International

Does Samaritan Ministries International accept grant applications?
Samaritan Ministries International's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Samaritan Ministries International fund?
Samaritan Ministries International's grants focus on scientific research. Recent recipients include The Morning Center, The Morning Center, The Morning Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Samaritan Ministries International give in grants?
Samaritan Ministries International reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 39 grants.
Where is Samaritan Ministries International located?
Samaritan Ministries International is based in Peoria, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371295601.
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About this profile. This page is built from Samaritan Ministries International's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Samaritan Ministries International. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.