EIN 45-0228055

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18,000
City
Sioux Falls
Year formed
1922
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is the largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services in the United States.
Total revenues
$953,277,804
2023
Total expenses
$985,078,142
2023
Total assets
$1,105,454,446
2023
Num. employees
18,000
2023

Program areas at Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Skilled nursing services - rehabilitation/skilled nursing services have been at The core of The Society's services over its 100-year history. The Society approaches care for The spiritual, emotional and social dimensions of our skilled nursing residents is as important as The physical care that is provided to Society residents every hour of every day. Services provided in Society skilled nursing facilities include comprehensive professional nursing care; rehabilitation services; as well as a high quality of related services such as dietary, recreational and other activities; medication administration; and other services that meet The holistic needs of those The Society is called to serve. The Society is The largest not-for-profit provider of rehabilitation/skilled nursing services in The united states. But size is not The Society's objective. Instead, seeking to meet The needs of "older persons and others in need" to improve their well-being - as they define it - remains paramount. Statistically, The Society provided a total of 2,010,186 skilled nursing home days of care and service in 2023. The Society continues to reinvest much of its revenue to build and revitalize its facilities on campuses throughout The country.
Assisted living services - assisted living services respond to The Society's residents' needs each day in a "home-like" environment. In 2023, The Society provided 1,441,277 resident days in assisted living locations. This important level of care provides a vital, intermediate level of care for individuals who are neither able to live independently nor are in need of skilled nursing services. The list of services provided in Society assisted living facilities highlights an environment that provides for The holistic care of its residents. Services include three nutritious meals a day, housekeeping, laundry service, 24-hour staffing (in addition to emergency call systems), scheduled transportation, spiritual services, and medication assistance. Coordinated spiritual and social programs are offered for The total well-being of The residents.
Housing with services - also referred to as independent or senior housing, housing with services has been a growing part of The Society's ministry for many years. With about 10,000 people retiring each and every day in The united states - and with ever-increasing numbers occurring in future years - The provision of senior living/housing will take on increasing importance in years to come. The Society recognizes this growth and has made expansion of senior living services and locations a major part of this corporate strategic planning. Campuses feature attractive grounds; a variety of common space and multi-purpose rooms for resident and family interaction and community gatherings; libraries and reading rooms; dining services; cable tv and phone service; and The availability of computer/internet services to allow and encourage electronic connectivity with family and friends. Further, various senior learning opportunities are provided on senior living campuses in addition to The spiritual and social programs offered in rehabilitation/skilled nursing services and assisted living.
Home health services - The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society offers licensed home health care, hospice and services@home (private duty) services in 18 states. These agencies provide skilled health care in a client's home. Skilled care includes professional nursing care, home health aide assistance, social services and therapists to meet The skilled-medical needs of The client. We provide clinical supervision and treatment for The person on a short-term or intermittent basis to meet his or her medical and personal needs.the licensed hospice agencies and general inpatient unit provided services including physician, professional nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, bereavement service, home health aide, volunteers and therapy as directed by The patient's care plan. The compassionate, loving care at The end of a person's life provides The patient and their families with The support and care needed to meet The goals of care.services@home, our private duty agencies, tailors services to support seniors, which allows them The choice to remain home while receiving The compassionate care and services needed. These services include meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship, personal hygiene and grooming, bathing, exercise, respite care, memory care, transportation, appointment escort, medication reminders and more.

Grants made by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Deuel Area Development (DADI)See Form 990, Page 2, Part Iii$0

Who funds Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan FoundationSee Form 990, Page 2, Part Iii$7,555,729
The Walter C Schulz FoundationGeneral Operating$191,061
Senior Companion FundTo Support the Senior Companion Program.$154,329
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

NameTitleCompensation
Nate SchemaPresident and Chief Executive Officer$161,176
Aimee MiddletonChief Operating Officer, Good Samaritan Society$0
Joel FluitChief Financial Officer, Good Samaritan Society$0
Wanda HarrisVice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Good Samaritan Society
Deeandra SandgrenChief Nursing Officer, Good Samaritan Society
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,850,892
Program services$911,306,536
Investment income and dividends$705,016
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$6,561,468
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,841,864
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,012,028
Total revenues$953,277,804

Form 990s for Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $191,061 from The Walter C Schulz Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from American Heart Association (AHA)
April 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Nursing homesHuman service organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman services
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 5039 Rte 5218
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
County
Minnehaha County, SD
Website URL
good-sam.com/ 
Phone
(866) 928-1635
IRS details
EIN
45-0228055
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1922
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P75: Senior Continuing Care Communities
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
016264
FTB Entity ID
0371770
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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