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Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs

EIN 43-1526962 · Excelsior Spg, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER BY PROVIDING BASIC LIFE NEEDS AND ACCESS TO LIFE SKILLS.

Income
$434,201
Spending
$532,392
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
8
Volunteers
398

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

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $246,382 spent. PRIMARY FOCUS OF GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FINDING AND/OR REMAINING IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND DEPOSITS TO OBTAIN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION COST TO ASSIST IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. WE PRIMARILY SERVE NORTHERN CLAY COUNTY AND ALL OF RAY COUNTY IN MISSOURI. CASEWORKERS ASSIST CLIENTS IN FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THEIR PROBLEMS AND WORK TO FIND THE STRENGTHS WITHIN THE CLIENT. TO ASSIST CLIENTS, A VARIETY OF LIFE SKILL CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, NUTRITION, FOOD PREPARATION, PARENTING, AND FINANCIAL BUDGETING. LIFE ENRICHMENT CAMPS ARE HELD TO EXPOSE BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO NEW IDEAS AND THE ARTS. REFERRALS ARE OFFERED TO HELP MEET OTHER CLIENT NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER EMPLOYS A SENIOR ADVOCATE WHO VISITS SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES AND ASSISTS WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS INCLUDING: TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTORS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION APPOINTMENTS, HELPING COMPLETE LEGAL PAPERWORK, ACTING AS A MENTOR FOR THE SENIOR WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, DELIVERING FOOD TO HOME-BOUND SENIORS, ASSISTING WITH BUDGETING, AND OTHER MINOR TASKS. THE SENIOR HOME REPAIR COORDINATOR WORKS WITH THE SENIOR ON SAFETY RELATED REPAIRS TO THEIR HOME, ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS, OBTAINING BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH SEEKING APPROVAL FOR FUNDING FROM CLAY COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES AND FOR PROJECT OVERSIGHT. PRIMARY FOCUS OF GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FINDING AND/OR REMAINING IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND DEPOSITS TO OBTAIN HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION COST TO ASSIST IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. WE PRIMARILY SERVE NORTHERN CLAY COUNTY AND ALL OF RAY COUNTY IN MISSOURI. CASEWORKERS ASSIST CLIENTS IN FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THEIR PROBLEMS AND WORK TO FIND THE STRENGTHS WITHIN THE CLIENT. TO ASSIST CLIENTS, A VARIETY OF LIFE SKILL CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, NUTRITION, FOOD PREPARATION, PARENTING, AND FINANCIAL BUDGETING. LIFE ENRICHMENT CAMPS ARE HELD TO EXPOSE BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO NEW IDEAS AND THE ARTS. REFERRALS ARE OFFERED TO HELP MEET OTHER CLIENT NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER EMPLOYS A SENIOR ADVOCATE WHO VISITS SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES AND ASSISTS WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS INCLUDING: TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTORS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION APPOINTMENTS, HELPING COMPLETE LEGAL PAPERWORK, ACTING AS A MENTOR FOR THE SENIOR WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, DELIVERING FOOD TO HOME-BOUND SENIORS, ASSISTING WITH BUDGETING, AND OTHER MINOR TASKS. THE SENIOR HOME REPAIR COORDINATOR WORKS WITH THE SENIOR ON SAFETY RELATED REPAIRS TO THEIR HOME, ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS, OBTAINING BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH SEEKING APPROVAL FOR FUNDING FROM CLAY COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES AND FOR PROJECT OVERSIGHT.
  2. $222,135 spent. CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE ARE PROVIDED TO OUR CLIENTS AT NO COST WHEN THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN DEPLETED DUE TO PROVIDING THEIR OWN BASIC HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE IS PROVIDING SUITABLE WORK CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR THOSE RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE, SO THEY ARE BETTER PREPARED TO START A NEW JOB. GOODS DONATED TO THE CENTER COMPRISE THE MAJORITY OF THIS TYPE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. EARNINGS FROM SALES TO THE PUBLIC ARE USED TO ASSIST THE POOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 1994.

    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.

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