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Samaritan Village Inc

EIN 26-4410840 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE WHERE SEXUALLY TRAFFICKED WOMEN CAN HEAL FROM TRAUMA, RECOVER FROM ADDICTION, AND RECLAIM THEIR LIVES TO BECOME CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$609,918
Spending
$821,619
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$92,700, pres/ exec director

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 December 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. $533,323 spent. OUR HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT TO HEAL. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAM RECEIVE A MULTI-STAGE RECOVERY PROCESS THAT PROVIDES SURVIVORS WITH AN ADDITIONAL 3-3.5 YEARS OF SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIFE OUTSIDE OF EXPLOITATION. EVERY ELEMENT IN OUR PROGRAM IS EVALUATED TO MEET THE HOLISTIC CARE MODEL APPROACH, ADDRESSING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FROM A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, GROUP THERAPIES, ADDICTION SUPPORT, MEDICAL ATTENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 12 WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Samaritan Daytop Village Inc (Briarwood, NY), EIN 11-2635374. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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