The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
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The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a human services organization based in SIOUX FALLS, United States. Annual revenue: $956.2 million. EIN: 450228055.
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Mission
Dedicated to sharing god's love through the work of health, healing and comfort.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1922, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its EIN is 450228055. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.0B in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450228055. 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.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is located in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has $1.0B in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.0B in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. 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, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society 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). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a human services organization based in SIOUX FALLS, United States. Annual revenue: $956.2 million. EIN: 450228055. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $1.0B is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 450228055, 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
5 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.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Good Samaritan Society President and CEO Leads National Dialogue on Quality Care - Midwest Medical Edition
Good Samaritan Society featured in book about long-term care - Sanford Health News
Good Samaritan Society featured in long-term care docuseries - Sanford Health News
OSF, Good Samaritan Execs: Improving Metrics Are the Glue Binding Nursing Home-Hospital Relationships - Skilled Nursing News
National Senior Communities, Good Samaritan Society Again Top List of Largest Senior Living Nonprofits - Senior Housing News
Good Samaritan’s pending deal for second portfolio helps it close on midway point of massive reorganization - McKnight's Senior Living
Good Samaritan independent living units in Florida permanently ‘uninhabitable’ due to Hurricane Ian flooding - McKnight's Senior Living
Why Good Samaritan Society Is Investing $200M in New CCRC After Nursing Home Pullback - Skilled Nursing News
Good Samaritan Parent Company Sanford Health, Fairview Plan to Merge - Skilled Nursing News
Good Samaritan Society named one of America’s best employers - Sanford Health News
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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 - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 129 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1922
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sioux Falls, United States. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a human services organization based in SIOUX FALLS, United States. Annual revenue: $956.2 million. EIN: 450228055.
- When was The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society founded?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society was founded in 1922.
- Who leads The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society?
- Nicholas Olson serves as EVP, CFO.
- Where is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society located?
- Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, United States.
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society trustworthy?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450228055.
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's website?
- http://www.good-sam.com