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The Good Samaritan Society

Human Services Edmonton, Alberta BN: 107439754RR0002 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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68
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About The Good Samaritan Society

Home Being and Belonging Every person in every home feels free to be an individual and belong to a community. Learn More Well Wishes Send a message to a loved one that is currently in our care. Your kind words can brighten their day. Send a message to your loved one today! Excellent Care and Services We

Headquarters
Edmonton, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.94
ProgramC$0.94
AdministrationC$0.06
FundraisingC$0.00
94% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Good Samaritan Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 14,242 human services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 68 places it in the top 5% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Good Samaritan Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107439754RR0002. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$188M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Good Samaritan Society's official registration number is 107439754RR0002, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

The Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.

The Good Samaritan Society is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its registered address is 8861 75 St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Good Samaritan Society has C$188M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Good Samaritan Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has C$188M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The 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 Good Samaritan Society holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Home Being and Belonging Every person in every home feels free to be an individual and belong to a community. Learn More Well Wishes Send a message to a loved one that is currently in our care. Your kind words can brighten their day. Send a message to your loved one today! Excellent Care and Services We The Good Samaritan Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of C$188M is well above the peer average of C$4M.

The Good Samaritan Society is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$100M-C$1B
94% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if The Good Samaritan Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Adeniran B•••
Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns - Washington State
May 2026
www.wsna.org
Guelph Good Samaritan taken for $3,600 in 'taxi' scam - Guelph News
May 2026
www.guelphtoday.com
The (un)kindness of strangers: The death of the Canadian Good Samaritan - The Hub | More Signal. Less Noise.
May 2026
thehub.ca
Good Samaritan killed in crash near Witset, B.C., remembered as 'gentle heart' - CBC
Apr 2026
www.cbc.ca
Good Samaritan who stopped to help another driver is killed in B.C. highway crash - CHEK News
Apr 2026
cheknews.ca
Brantford man, 35, charged with second-degree murder of Good Samaritan - Brantford Expositor
Apr 2026
www.brantfordexpositor.ca
Good Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say - CityNews Vancouver
Mar 2026
vancouver.citynews.ca
Good Samaritan law - canada.ca
Mar 2026
www.canada.ca
Good Samaritans: Greater Sudburians lend a hand in snowstorm’s wake - Sudbury News
Mar 2026
www.sudbury.com
Good Samaritan Targeted in Distraction Theft - Hamilton Police Service
Mar 2026
hamiltonpolice.on.ca
Form filed
C$187.8M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Good Samaritan Society

What is The Good Samaritan Society?
The Good Samaritan Society is a human services charitable organization based in Edmonton, Canada. Home Being and Belonging Every person in every home feels free to be an individual and belong to a community. Learn More Well Wishes Send a message to a loved one that is currently in our care. Your kind words can brighten their day. Send a message to your loved one today! Excellent Care and Services We
Where is The Good Samaritan Society located?
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What is The Good Samaritan Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100M-C$1B. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Good Samaritan Society trustworthy?
The Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Good Samaritan Society's registration number?
Registration: 107439754RR0002 (Canada).
What is The Good Samaritan Society's website?
https://www.gss.org
Are donations to The Good Samaritan Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.