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Samaritian Inn Foundation Inc

EIN 30-0481558 · Mckinney, TX

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

What it says it does

WE ARE A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN REALIZING DIGNITY AND GAINING INDEPENDENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

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
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (1)

THE SAMARITAN INN WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 BY THE COLLIN COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE. RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS OPENED A 10 BED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN. AS THE COMMUNITY GREW, MANY WOMEN AND FAMILIES SOUGHT HELP AT THE SAMARITAN INN AND THE SHELTER EXPANDED THE NUMBER OF BEDS AND ADDED A NEW WING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. CURRENTLY, OUR SHELTER HAS A CAPACITY OF 226 PEOPLE, TYPICALLY WITH 110 ADULTS AND 70 CHILDREN. WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE, WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS. WITH PROFESSIONAL CASE WORKERS AND COUNSELORS ON STAFF, PERSONALIZED PLANS THAT TEACH LIFE-SKILLS AND THE BASICS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH RESIDENT WITH GOALS AND OUTCOMES MEASUREMENTS IN AN EFFORT TO HELP PEOPLE RETURN TO INDEPENDENCE. OUR THRIFT STORE (RE-SALE SHOP) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST THE INN'S RESIDENTS WITH CLOTHING OR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS USING AN INTERNAL VOUCHER SYSTEM. WE ALSO SELL DIRECTLY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SALES ARE COMPOSED OF DONATIONS MADE FROM THE PUBLIC THAT PRIMARILY RESIDE IN COLLIN COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.

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