Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries
GSSM exists to provide nonprofit shipping and support solutions for other NGO's, ministries, and disaster relief organizations working in areas impacted by natural disasters in poverty. We are …
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Mission
GSSM exists to provide nonprofit shipping and support solutions for other NGO's, ministries, and disaster relief organizations working in areas impacted by natural disasters in poverty. We are motivated by the heart to be Jesus' hands and feet in a broken and hurting world, showing up in practical ways when people are hurting. Whether that means shipping the materials to rebuild devastated homes or delivering critical medical supplies, food, and water in the immediate days after a disaster, we aim to support those who are caring for and serving others. We also work alongside those we serve to muck houses, do debris removal, build temporary solutions, and then stick around for the rebuilding. We aim to be obediently available for wherever a need is found - locally, across the southeastern US, and abroad. In addition to relief work, we aim to serve in similar capacities locally, brining hope to those hurting right next door.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGood Samaritan Shipping Ministries is a registered international nonprofit based in Fleming Island, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811336028. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $103K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811336028. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries is located in Fleming Island, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries has $103K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $103K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
GSSM exists to provide nonprofit shipping and support solutions for other NGO's, ministries, and disaster relief organizations working in areas impacted by natural disasters in poverty. We are motivated by the heart to be Jesus' hands and feet in a broken and hurting world, showing up in practical ways when people are hurting. Whether that means shipping the materials to rebuild devastated homes or delivering critical medical supplies, food, and water in the immediate days after a disaster, we aim to support those who are caring for and serving others. We also work alongside those we serve to muck houses, do debris removal, build temporary solutions, and then stick around... Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $103K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811336028, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GOOD SAMARITAN SHIPPING MINISTRIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries
- What is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries?
- Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fleming Island, United States. GSSM exists to provide nonprofit shipping and support solutions for other NGO's, ministries, and disaster relief organizations working in areas impacted by natural disasters in poverty. We are motivated by the heart to be Jesus' hands and feet in a broken and hurting world, showing up in practical ways when people are hurting. Whether that means shipping the materials to rebuild devastated homes or delivering critical medical supplies, food, and water in the immediate days after a disaster, we aim to support those who are caring for and serving others. We also work alongside those we serve to muck houses, do debris removal, build temporary solutions, and then stick around for the rebuilding. We aim to be obediently available for wherever a need is found - locally, across the southeastern US, and abroad. In addition to relief work, we aim to serve in similar capacities locally, brining hope to those hurting right next door.
- When was Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries founded?
- Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries?
- Shawna Downs serves as VP.
- Where is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Fleming Island, FL, United States.
- What is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries trustworthy?
- Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811336028.
- What is Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries's website?
- http://www.gssmi.org