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Samaritan Inn Inc

EIN 75-1984285 · Mckinney, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
62
Volunteers
4,708
Highest pay
$190,835, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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 September 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 (7)
  1. $5.8 million spent. 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.
  2. $808,727 spent. THE INN STYLE RESALE STORE 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.
  3. $369,236 spent. THE NORTH TEXAS GATEWAY APARTMENTS WERE OFFICIALLY OPENED ON MAY 1, 2008 TO GRADUATES OF SAMARITAN INN. THE APARTMENTS WERE ESTABLISHED TO ALLOW FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE REDUCED-RENT HOUSING FOR TRADITIONAL PURPOSES. TENANTS IN NORTH TEXAS GATEWAY APARTMENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS. TENANTS MAY STAY IN THE APARTMENTS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS.
  4. $143,231 spent. FRONT DOOR: THE SAMARITAN INN CONTINUED OPERATING FRONT DOOR, A HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING IMMINENT HOUSING INSTABILITY. THROUGH HOUSING NAVIGATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD MEDIATION, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS, THE PROGRAM HELPS HOUSEHOLDS AVOID ENTERING HOMELESSNESS WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  5. PET INN (COOPER'S CORNER): THE SAMARITAN INN CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR THE PET INN, A FUTURE COMPANION-ANIMAL HOUSING FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE SAMARITAN INN CAMPUS. THE PET INN IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO ACCESS SHELTER, HOUSING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITHOUT BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR PETS. THE PROJECT REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY AND PROMOTING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
  6. (EXPENSES $ 143,231 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 0) FRONT DOOR: THE SAMARITAN INN CONTINUED OPERATING FRONT DOOR, A HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING IMMINENT HOUSING INSTABILITY. THROUGH HOUSING NAVIGATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD MEDIATION, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS, THE PROGRAM HELPS HOUSEHOLDS AVOID ENTERING HOMELESSNESS WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  7. (EXPENSES $ 0 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 630,000) PET INN (COOPER'S CORNER): THE SAMARITAN INN CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR THE PET INN, A FUTURE COMPANION-ANIMAL HOUSING FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE SAMARITAN INN CAMPUS. THE PET INN IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO ACCESS SHELTER, HOUSING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITHOUT BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR PETS. THE PROJECT REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY AND PROMOTING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 1985.

    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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