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Good Samaritan Minstries Ltd

EIN 54-1371830 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRISTIAN MISSION DEDICATED TO HELPING ITS RESIDENTS OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCY. OUR YEAR LONG PROGRAM SEEKS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS IS CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION, WHICH IS A SPIRITUAL PROCESS THAT BEGINS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGES HIS SINFULLNESS AND HELPLESSNESS, AND ACCEPTS THE REDEMPTIVE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST RESTORING HIM TO FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
20.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
26
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$100,226, president/ex

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $1.7 million spent. THE GOOD SAMARITAN MEN'S PROGRAM OFFERS A HAND UP, RANTHER THAN JUST A HAND OUT. THIS YEAR LONG PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, AND CULTIVATING THIS RELATIONSHIP TO BRING CHANGE IN ONE'S LIFE. THE PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PHASES, BEGINNING WITH SIX MONTHS OF A CLOSELY SUPERVISED REGIMEN. PHASE ONE RESIDENTS LIVE IN A DORMITORY AND HAVE VERY LITTLE PERSONAL TIME OR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO TROUBLE. DURING THIS TIME, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CRITICAL ISSUES SUCH AS DRUG WITHDRAWL AND ACCEPTING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE'S CIRCUMSTANCES. IN ADDITION, THE WORDS AND WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ARE INTRODUCED AS THE WAY TO COMPLETE SALVATION AND LIFE ANEW.
  2. WHILE SOME OF THE DONATIONS THAT WE RECEIVE ARE USED FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE MEN INVOLVED IN THE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS, MANY OF THE ITEMS DONATED ARE PLACED IN OUR THRIFT STORES AND SOLD TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROCEEDS FROM THESE SALES ARE USED TO SUBSIDIZE THE VARIOUS COSTS OF THE MINISTRY SUCH AS TAXES, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, INSURANCE, UTILITIES AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS FOR BUILDINGS.
  3. $12,842 spent. PART OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM INVOLVES WORK THERAPY. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT IS GIVEN A JOB TO REPORT TO EACH DAY, AND IS EXPECTED TO FULFILL ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS SET BEFORE HIM. NEEDLESS TO SAY, OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS AND SKILLS, AND ARE USED IN MANY CAPACITIES OF RUNNING A MINISTRY. IN ADDITION TO THIS, WE HAVE TWO CREWS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR HIRE, WHICH INCLUDE: (1) MAINTENANCE. THE GOOD SAMARITAN MAINTENANCE CREW IS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL JOBS AND A VARIETY OF HANDYMAN PROJECTS, WHICH INCUDES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PAINTING, JANITORIAL SERVICES, ETC.
  4. GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES MAINTAINS AN AUTO SHOP AND FACILITATES AUTO SALES OF DONATED VEHICLES. GOOD SAM'S AUTO OFFERS USED CARS AFFORDABLY PRICED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED OF RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. THESE DONATED CARS ARE GIVEN A THOROUGH INSPECTION BY OUR QUALIFIED STAFF, AND ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT OUR MINISTRY HEADQUARTERS. GOOD SAM'S AUTO SALES ALSO PLAYS A PART IN THE REHABILITATION AND TRAINING THAT WE OFFER TO OUR MEN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH ONSITE JOB TRAINING, THESE MEN ARE ABLE TO ACQUIRE JOB SKILLS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED AFTER GRADUATION IN ORDER TO SEEK GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
  5. GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES MAINTAINS AN AUTO SHOP AND FACILITATES AUTO SALES OF DONATED VEHICLES. GOOD SAM'S AUTO OFFERS USED CARS AFFORDABLY PRICED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED OF RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. THESE DONATED CARS ARE GIVEN A THOROUGH INSPECTION BY OUR QUALIFIED STAFF, AND ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT OUR MINISTRY HEADQUARTERS. GOOD SAM'S AUTO SALES ALSO PLAYS A PART IN THE REHABILITATION AND TRAINING THAT WE OFFER TO OUR MEN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH ONSITE JOB TRAINING, THESE MEN ARE ABLE TO ACQUIRE JOB SKILLS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED AFTER GRADUATION IN ORDER TO SEEK GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.

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 September 1986.

    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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