Good Samaritan Shipping Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GSSM exists to provide nonprofit shipping and support solutions for other NGO's, ministries, and disaster relief organizations working in areas impacted by natural disasters in poverty. We are motivated by the heart to be Jesus' hands and feet in a broken and hurting world, showing up in practical ways when people are hurting. Whether that means shipping the materials to rebuild devastated homes or delivering critical medical supplies, food, and water in the immediate days after a disaster, we aim to support those who are caring for and serving others. We also work alongside those we serve to muck houses, do debris removal, build temporary solutions, and then stick around for the rebuilding. We aim to be obediently available for wherever a need is found - locally, across the southeastern US, and abroad. In addition to relief work, we aim to serve in similar capacities locally, brining hope to those hurting right next door.
- Income
- $103,217
- Spending
- $92,668
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $24,258 spent. Hurricanes Helene and Milton Efforts - With many local volunteers and partnerships with other churches and organizations, we were able to deliver thousands of pounds of relief supplies to the hardest hit areas in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina including but not limited to Horseshoe Beach, Ft. Pierce, St. Petersburg, Valdosta, and Franklin. Additionally, we ran more than a dozen day trips with volunteers to assist with debris removal, tree cutting, mucking, and supply distributions. Additionally, we assisted Horseshoe Beach set up their main community center and supply distribution site where residents could come pick up donated supplies and food. GSSM helped with various feeding programs, sanitation solutions, delivered generators, medical equipment, water, food, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. GSSM was able to purchase a trailer to aid in delivering supplies and help with debris removal.
- $14,874 spent. Project 58, and Local Outreach: As we wrap up international relief efforts and focus more on local ministry and outreach. Project 58 is our primary arm of what is typically considered charitable giving and tithes. Through word of mouth within the disaster relief community, local partnerships, and individual relationships built working in the various neighborhoods, we are able to identify individuals who have financial, physical, and other limitations affecting their ability to repair their homes, rebuild after disaster, purchase basic necessities, or just need someone to show up and let them know they are "seen." Because most of the year was spent locally while we worked on scrapping the boat, we were able to support multiple widows with various repairs and daily survival needs, did weekly "Sunday Lunch" for our homeless and indigent neighbors (feeding 75+ folks each week), assisted more than a dozen single parent households with daily needs, supported several families battling financial loss and facing homelessness, assisted with medical and dental bills, purchased and completed automotive and home repairs, and sponsored several international service projects.
- $9,908 spent. Vessel Scrapping: Despite best efforts, we were unable to raise the funding to do a complete refit on our vessel, The Glory. Thus, in the second half of the year we stopped repairs and began working on dismantling the boat as the condition continued to deteriorate as it sat at the dock. We began scrapping it and recycling what we could while disposing of the rest during our downtime between stateside relief efforts and local outreach ministries. While not a large monetary cost, the project consumed a lot of time and volunteer efforts.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
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 December 2024.
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 2022.
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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