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The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Dedicated to sharing god's love through the work of health, healing and comfort.

Human Services Sioux Falls, SD EIN 450228055 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a human services organization based in SIOUX FALLS, United States. Annual revenue: $956.2 million. EIN: 450228055.

Founded
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P750
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

Dedicated to sharing god's love through the work of health, healing and comfort.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P750
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $953M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

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 $953M in annual revenue. 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 very-large organization. It has $953M 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.

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $953M 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

NI
Nicholas Olson
EVP, CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aimee M••••••••
VP, OPERATIONS
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Anneris Z••••••
STAFF NURSE - RN
BI
Bill M•••••••
INTERIM TREASURER (BEG 6/23)
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Boakai K•••••
SR NURSING ASSISTANT
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Clint G•••••••
EXEC DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS, GSS
CO
Comfort A•••••••
STAFF NURSE - RN
DA
Dale T•••••••
Director & CHAIRPERSON-END 6 & 21
DA
Dan H••••
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE - REGIONAL VP
DA
Darrell S••••••
VICE CHAIR(END 6/23),CHAIR(BEG 6/23)
DA
David A•••••
Director
DA
David B•••••••••••••
Director
DA
David H••••••••••
FORMER CEO-SEE SCH J, PART III, 4A-4B
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Dean B•••••••• P••
Director
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Dustin S•••••
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE - REGIONAL VP
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Elizabeth C•••••••
Director
ER
Eric V••••• H•••
FORMER OFFICER - VP, FINANCE
GR
Gregory J••••••
VP, MEDICAL OFFICER, GSS
HE
Helen M••••••
Director
JA
Jackline O•••
STAFF NURSE - RN
JI
Jill S•••••••
Director
JO
Joel F••••
VP, FINANCE
JU
Julie R•••••
STAFF NURSE - RN
LI
Linda N•••••
Director & VICE CHAIR (BEG 6 & 23)
LI
Linda S•••••
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE - VP, OPER
LI
Lisa M••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1014.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$953.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1036.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$956.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1033.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society This page 76 $953.3 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% 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 76 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