Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 1946, with $1,776,705 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3067 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT, 59601 EIN 81-0304274 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▼ 24.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$3.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store: 24 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $201KNet assets $3.2M
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$201K
Net assets
$3.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,776,705▼24.5% | $1,629,704▼11.5% | $3,195,158▲4.8% | $3,395,984▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,354,188▼4.0% | $1,841,925▼14.0% | $3,048,157▲20.2% | $3,296,198▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,452,926▼2.4% | $2,140,637▲0.1% | $2,535,894▲14.0% | $2,788,576▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,513,095▲48.2% | $2,137,454▲42.1% | $2,223,605▲20.3% | $2,557,511▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,696,087▲5.4% | $1,504,664▲8.2% | $1,847,964▲11.6% | $2,193,762▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,609,750▲14.7% | $1,390,581▼0.2% | $1,656,541▲15.2% | $1,997,432▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,404,047▲2.0% | $1,393,088▼6.4% | $1,437,372▼5.9% | $1,863,849▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,376,521▼2.0% | $1,487,701▲5.3% | $1,527,330▼8.6% | $1,947,872▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,404,823▼3.8% | $1,412,852▲8.8% | $1,671,570▼0.5% | $2,076,695▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,460,292▲6.0% | $1,298,398▼11.9% | $1,679,599▲10.7% | $2,103,303▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,378,249 | $1,474,574▲11.3% | $1,517,705▼6.0% | $1,977,944▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,324,435▲0.4% | $1,614,382▲19.7% | $2,117,088▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,318,778 | $1,348,915 | $2,805,851 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0304274, based in Helena, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store's EIN?
- Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0304274.
- How much revenue does Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store report?
- Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store reported $1,776,705 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store have?
- CharityIndex grades Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store (EIN 81-0304274) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.