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· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyThe 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.
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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.
Filing history
1 year 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.
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
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 Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say - CityNews Vancouver
Good Samaritan law - canada.ca
Good Samaritans: Greater Sudburians lend a hand in snowstorm’s wake - Sudbury News
Good Samaritan Targeted in Distraction Theft - Hamilton Police Service
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear 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.