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Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County
Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County reported $11.3 million in revenue and $11.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $96.84 went to program services, $2.94 to management and general costs and $0.22 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 101.1% of the total. Government grants made up 5.9%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $44,806 (Founder/Executive Director). Revenue fell 23% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$94.12 $11M
- Government grants$5.80 $663K
- Program service revenue$0.08 $8,517
- Investment income$0.00 $6
Other revenue was negative: −$132K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 96.8% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 101.1% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $44,806 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.40% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 0.5 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 7 of 8 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHoliday Assistance Programming: We enthusiastically gather and store donated food, household items, toys, and clothing to offer crucial support to those who are ill, in need, or at risk in Hamilton County. Our passion is to assist and encourage individuals in need of everyday and holiday assistance. Our program provides nourishing food, new or gently used toys, clothing, and essential household items. Plus, we ensure that generously prepared hot meals are served on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, spreading joy and hope throughout the holiday season
Food Programs/Special Programs: We are dedicated to actively seeking out, collecting, and distributing donated perishable and non-perishable food to help fulfill the needs of the ill, underserved, and at-risk residents of Hamilton County. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and our team works diligently to ensure that donations reach local food pantries and are available to our participants during our holiday assistance program.In addition, GSN is actively engaged in offering a variety of special programs that not only provide essential resources but also create…
We are pleased to provide financial assistance for Hamilton County families, delivering crucial support during emergencies and crises. Whether individuals are facing unexpected housing expenses, struggling with utility bills, needing food assistance, requiring vehicle repairs, or seeking medical care, we are dedicated to finding grants, resources, and providing referrals that allow us to support and meet people at their needs. Our comprehensive and holistic community-wide / network approach enables GSN to create a positive impact in the lives of our clients when they need it most, offering…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder/Executive Director Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $44,806 | $0 | $0 | $44,806 |
0 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $44,806 (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b8 · 7 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bNo
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 511
- Volunteers Part I, line 64,430
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County totaling $12,058 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County spent in 2024, $96.84 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County reported that 96.8% of its $11.2 million in expenses went to program services, 2.9% to management and general and 0.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $44,806, for the role of Founder/Executive Director (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County get its money?
Of $11.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 101.1% came from contributions and grants (including 5.9% from government grants) and 0.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 20-4371453 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523219349310932 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433189349305123 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343199349305009 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243199349320664 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103159349305740 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043219349315214 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 20-4371453: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.