Samaritas
Detroit, Michigan · EIN 381360553 · Private foundation
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Samaritas has awarded $1.0M across 1 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to Samaritas Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What Samaritas funds
Samaritas's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness, housing development, mental health, substance use & recovery, community improvement.
Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, low-income communities, immigrants & refugees, disabled.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Samaritas, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritas Foundation CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUILDING OWNED BY SAMARITAS FOUNDATION | Detroit, MI | $1.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Samaritas
Samaritas'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.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Samaritas
- Does Samaritas accept grant applications?
- Samaritas'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 Samaritas fund?
- Samaritas's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Samaritas Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Samaritas give in grants?
- Samaritas reported $7.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2022). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.0M over 1 grants.
- Where is Samaritas located?
- Samaritas is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381360553.
- How can I find foundations similar to Samaritas?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Samaritas, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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