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Good Samaritan Foundation

EIN 23-7017276 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION HAS ENCOURAGED CHARITABLE GIVING FROM THE COMMUNITY SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1969. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL SCIENCE AT LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$1.3 million, former ex-officio

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $7.1 million spent. Good Samaritan Foundation has encouraged charitable giving from the community since its establishment in 1969. The Foundation supports the advancement of research, education, and technology in medical science at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, founded in 1875 by the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, stands in the heart of northwest Portland as one of the Pacific Northwests oldest and most advanced medical centers. Legacy Good Samaritan provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, with special emphasis on its centers of excellence, including:*Legacy Cancer Institute*Devers Eye Institute *Emergency and Critical Care*Family Birth Center*The Community Clinic*Diabetes & Weight Management Services*Legacy Hospice Services*Rehabilitation Institute of OregonThe Foundation also supports biological and medical research through the Legacy Research Institute as well as Legacy Medical Group primary and specialty care clinics aligned with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Philanthropic contributions supported programs in these major areas:Patient Care $3,633,770Education and Training $441,059Research $2,780,210Community Health & Other Hospital Programs $276,197Some of the projects funded in this year included:Funded general and specialty care diagnosis, procedures, and surgeries for ophthalmology patients without insurance coverage or financial means at Legacy Devers Eye Institute.Supported complementary therapies for cancer patients, including nutrition education, exercise, art therapy and yoga classes.Provided medication assistance, durable medical equipment, and other health-related supplies to patients with limited insurance and financial resources.Provided equipment and support to enhance patient care for the Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon.Purchased medical equipment for Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Provided food support to families experiencing food insecurity. Supported innovative research to identify ways to improve outcomes and experiences for patients with Alzheimers, epilepsy, stroke, diabetes, glaucoma, and addiction. Awarded scholarships for individuals pursuing undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees.Provided support for Legacy Hospice Services. Supported medical education for internal medicine residents and specialty fellowship trainees.Supported continuing education for physicians, nurses and other staff.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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