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Slavic International Association of Ministries Good Samaritan

EIN 91-1719293 · Federal Way, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP MEET THE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF SUFFERING PEOPLE ESPECIALLY WIDOWS, ORPHANS, AND VICTIMS OF POVERTY, WAR, AND NATURAL DISASTERS THROUGH MERCY-BASED PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND EVANGELISM.

Income
$283,976
Spending
$331,253
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$57,600, president

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

Weak: 34 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    6 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 (6)
  1. $85,421 spent. WE ENABLE CHURCH PLANTING THROUGH MONTHLY MISSIONARY SUPPORT OF MORE THAN TWO DOZEN MISSIONARIES. FUNDS ARE ALSO ALLOCATED TO COVER ESSENTIAL MINISTRY-RELATED NEEDS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, AID FOR THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS SUCH AS HOSTING MEDICAL CLINICS AND HOLDING MARRIAGE SEMINARS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, RENT, LITERATURE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION, AND HUMANITARIAN AID. ADDITIONALLY, MISSIONARY CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ARE ORGANIZED ANNUALLY FOR TRAINING AND REPORTING PURPOSES. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THOUSANDS OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED. HUMANITARIAN AID IS DISTRIBUTED TO NEEDY FAMILIES LIVING NEAR THE FRONTLINES AND TO DISPLACED FAMILIES DUE TO THE WAR. SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT NEW WAR WIDOWS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DIFFERENT REGIONS. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE PURCHASE AND TRANSPORTATION OF FIREWOOD FOR THE MOST AFFECTED AREAS, AS WELL AS THE COST OF INGREDIENTS FOR BAKING BREAD AND PREPARING FRESH MEALS FOR EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTION. SPIRITUAL AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO MILITARY CHAPLAINS. THE COST OF FUEL WAS COVERED FOR MULTIPLE CROSS-COUNTRY TRIPS AIMED AT PROVIDING EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR PEOPLE NEAR OCCUPIED TERRITORIES.
  2. $17,225 spent. CHILDREN'S CAMPS IN UKRAINE: DAYTIME PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN ARE HELD IN VARIOUS VILLAGES DURING THE SUMMER. FINANCIAL SUPPORT COVERS FOOD, CRAFTS, SUPPLIES, FIRST AID, TRAVELING TEAMS, RENTAL OF SPACE AND EQUIPMENT, AND CHILDREN'S BIBLES.
  3. $57,704 spent. WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IN UKRAINE: "HELP FOR WIDOWS IN UKRAINE" PROJECT PROVIDES FOR QUARTERLY GROCERY DISTRIBUTION FOR 460 FAMILIES OF WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS WITH DEPENDENTS. WIDOWS GATHER FOR PRAYER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FELLOWSHIP, AND A MEAL. EXPENSES INCLUDE: BULK PRODUCE, MEAL PREPARATION AND TRANSPORTATION. ONE-TIME PURCHASES OF WASHING MACHINES, REFRIGERATORS OR WINTER FIREWOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. SPONSORSHIP OF CHILDREN AT THE "HAPPY FAMILY HOME FOR ORPHANS." CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN NURSING HOMES; VISITS TO PUBLIC ORPHANAGES (WITH SNACKS, DIAPERS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS); HELP FOR ORPHANAGES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
  4. $72,504 spent. ESTABLISHING CHURCHES IN UKRAINE: THIS PROJECT ASSISTS WITH BUILDING MATERIALS, REMODELING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CHURCHES AND CHARITY CENTERS. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TYPICALLY USED FOR FINISHING WORK, ROOFING, OR PURCHASING CHURCH PEWS AND PULPITS.
  5. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES IN UKRAINE: OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED IN PARKS, TOWN SQUARES, CHURCHES, AND RENTED FACILITIES IN VARIOUS VILLAGES AND CITIES TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. EXPENSES INCLUDE GUEST SPEAKERS, TRANSPORTATION, ADVERTISING, SUPPORT FOR LOCAL MINISTERS, INTERPRETERS, MUSIC GROUPS, AND MUSIC EQUIPMENT. HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS GATHER FOR SERVICES.
  6. MISSIONARY BIBLE SCHOOL: THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IN RIVNE FOR NEW MISSIONARY RECRUITS AIMS TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP THEM FOR PRACTICAL MINISTRY. RELATED COSTS INCLUDE MEALS FOR STUDENTS, TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR TEACHERS, LODGING, SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

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 May 1998.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Samaritan Ministries International (Peoria, IL), EIN 37-1295601. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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