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Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton

EIN 23-7296923 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE GREATER DAYTON COMMUNITIES AND THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE FOR THEM.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 54%
Employees
3
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$686,420, board treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $155,000 spent. COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAMSINCE 2019, GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION-DAYTON HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN PREMIER HEALTH, THE LARGEST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN SOUTHWEST OHIO, AND THE CITY OF DAYTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME CARE TO PATIENTS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES, ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF HIGH-RISK DAYTON RESIDENTS PRONE TO HOSPITAL READMISSIONS, FREQUENT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS, AND RECURRENT EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE HEALTH ISSUES BY ADDRESSING CLINICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS AT HOME. REFERRALS PRIMARILY ORIGINATE FROM HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE TEAM, COMPRISED OF A DAYTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC AND EMT, CONDUCTS HOME VISITS THAT INCLUDE HEALTH AND HOME ASSESSMENTS, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO WRAPAROUND SERVICES. IN 2024, WITH GRANT SUPPORT FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO IMPLEMENT AN EXPANSION FOR RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 60. THIS EXPANSION INCLUDED OFFERING STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION CLASSES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND HOME ASSESSMENTS FOR SENIORS RESIDING IN THE CITY OF DAYTON. THE PROGRAM, WHICH IS FUNDED BY GIFTS FROM GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION-DAYTON DONORS, ENGAGED WITH 774 CITIZENS THROUGH CLASSES AND VITALS CLINICS. THE TEAM MADE 588 CALLS AND 174 HOME AND SITE VISITS TO CITIZENS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM
  2. $33,044 spent. ONCOLOGY PATIENT SUPPORTTHE NORTH CAMPUS IS THE BUSIEST IN THE PREMIER HEALTH SYSTEM FOR BREAST SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTICS ALONG WITH LUNG LOW DOSE CT CANCER SCREENING. GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION-DAYTON PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIALS, SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION TO TREATMENT, AND MEDICATION TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ONCOLOGY PATIENTS ALSO RECEIVE THERAPEUTIC PILLOWS TO COMFORT THEM POST-SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LYMPHEDEMA GARMENTS TO AID IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CONDITION AS A RESULT OF CANCER TREATMENTS. IN ADDITION, ALL CANCER PATIENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED EXERCISE CLASSES AT ANY POINT IN THE CANCER CARE CONTINUUM FROM DIAGNOSIS TO SURVIVORSHIP. THE CLASSES ARE DELIVERED BY A CERTIFIED EXERCISE ONCOLOGY INSTRUCTOR AND INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EACH PATIENT'S HEALTH STATUS AND GOALS.
  3. $28,137 spent. MOTHERS EMPOWEREDMOTHERS EMPOWERED PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE PRENATAL CARE AND PARENTING EDUCATION TO PREGNANT WOMEN IN GREATER DAYTON WHO ARE AT RISK OF LOSING A BABY TO INFANT MORTALITY. MOTHERS EMPOWERED IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN LIFESTAGES CENTERS FOR WOMEN, A LOCAL OB/GYN PRACTICE, AND GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION-DAYTON. THE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF AN RN PROGRAM COORDINATOR, A PART TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT, AND A CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE. THESE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE THE EVIDENCE-BASED, BEST-PRACTICE "CENTERINGPREGNANCY" GROUP MODEL OF PRENATAL CARE. PREGNANT MOTHERS ARE GROUPED BY DUE DATE, SO THEY GO THROUGH THE SAME STAGE OF PREGNANCY TOGETHER, LEARNING ABOUT THEIR NEW BABIES WHILE FORMING FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHER MOMS AND BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR MEDICAL PROVIDERS. IN 2024, 60 WOMEN WERE SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1973.

    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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