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Good Samaritan Baptist Missions Inc

EIN 52-1048547 · Villa Rica, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

-- Gospel Evangelism/Discipleship in Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Costa Rica-- Provision of food, clothing and education in Honduras & Nicaragua.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$66,867, advisory board executive director

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Opportunity of a Lifetime - Child Sponsorship Program in Honduras and Nicaragua This is a sponsorship program where families and churches in the USA help poor children to be able to go to school. This program provides tuition, uniforms, school supplies and one good meal on 5 days/week. The program also provides school dormitories for village children coming to study in the high school, providing them with housing and 3 meals per day. Sponsored grammar school children in the villages attend government schools with various costs paid by their sponsors from the USA. 562 Students - San Marcos de Colon, Honduras Christrian High School 466 Students - San Marcos de Colon, Honduras Christian Grammer School 81 Students - San Marcos de Colon, Honduras Christian Pre-School & Kindergarten 164 Students - La Trinidad, Nicaragua Christian School 271 Students - Condega, Nicaragua Christian School 450 students - public / government schools in other villages of Honduras and Nicaragua
  2. $870,322 spent. Work Fund - Various Expenses to Maintain and Further the Missionary Works in Honduras & Nicaragua Pastors Fund - Support of Pastors/Bible Institute Students in Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico & Costa Rica Bible Institute - Expenses of Housing/Training of Pastors in Honduras and Nicaragua Constructions/Repairs/Maintenance of 150 Churches/SS Rooms, 35 Feeding Centers, 70 Pastoriums, 5 Schools, Many Homes, etc. 70 National Pastors in Honduras 60 National Pastors in Nicaragua 6 pastors in Costa Rica 9 pastors in Mexico 12 students in training at Bible Institute
  3. $479,722 spent. Feed the Hungry Ministry This is a program where individuals, families and churches in the USA donate to help feed the hungry in the poor villages of Honduras and Nicaragua. This program provides one hot meal daily (Mon-Fri). There are also Bible classes and singing in each kitchen. Honduras 1 Feeding Center for Elderly 33 Feeding Kitchends for Children Nicaragua 1 Feed Kitchen for Children
  4. $86,810 spent. See Schedule O
  5. Part III - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Other Program Services (Part III, 4d) 06. Expenses of $86,810 including grants of $87,669 for Christian Radio Ministry.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 April 1976.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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