funder logo

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION

Portland, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7017276
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
funder logo

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION

Portland, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7017276
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

Sign up for

Est.

1969

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

funder logo
Grantmaker
AI Summary
Was this helpful?

The Good Samaritan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Oregon and Washington. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION HAS ENCOURAGED CHARITABLE GIVING FROM THE COMMUNITY SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1969. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL SCIENCE AT LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER.
Total Funding Given

$6.4M

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
83%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$275.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$413.9K
W
William J Jones
Board Member
J
Janice J Marquis
Board Member
E
Emily v Karr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION?
No. GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION give?
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $276 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, LEGACY EMANUEL HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER, and LEGACY HEALTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION?
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Overview
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)