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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Good Samaritan Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 107439754RR0002. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 62/100.
The Good Samaritan Society is located in Edmonton, AB, 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 in line with the average of 90% 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.
The Good Samaritan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the The 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.
Among human services charities registered in Canada: The Good Samaritan Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. 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.
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Filing history
2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
THE GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY is registered in Canada. 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.
THE GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY is registered in Canada. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (14)
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Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns - Washington State Nurses Association - WSNA
Guelph Good Samaritan taken for $3,600 in 'taxi' scam - Guelph News
The (un)kindness of strangers: The death of the Canadian Good Samaritan - The Hub | More Signal. Less Noise.
Good Samaritan killed in crash near Witset, B.C., remembered as 'gentle heart' - CBC
Good Samaritan who stopped to help another driver is killed in B.C. highway crash - CHEK News
Brantford man, 35, charged with second-degree murder of Good Samaritan - Brantford Expositor
Good Sam: Dates set for money talks to begin - AUPE
Good Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say - CityNews Vancouver
Good Samaritan law - canada.ca
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- 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
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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. Housing
- Where is The Good Samaritan Society located?
- Headquartered in Edmonton, 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 61 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.