The Samaritans Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, registered in 1978, with $169,944 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$170K
▼ 15.1% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2023)
$192K
Net assets
$442K
Employees
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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 The Samaritans Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Samaritans Inc: 28 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 The Samaritans Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Samaritans Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $131K (FY2011) to $170K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-13.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$557K
Total liabilities
$115K
Net assets
$442K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,944▼15.1% | $192,257▼8.5% | $441,833▼4.3% | $556,670▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $200,172▼20.3% | $210,022▲24.8% | $461,472▼1.9% | $595,896▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $251,201▼3.1% | $168,341▲13.4% | $470,467▲20.0% | $607,863▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $259,342▲33.8% | $148,469▲23.1% | $392,036▲42.1% | $526,650▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,812▲69.6% | $120,584▼24.7% | $275,863▲36.5% | $427,894▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $114,278▼57.9% | $160,061▼14.9% | $202,038▼19.1% | $352,281▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $271,742▲16.2% | $188,167▲7.3% | $249,707▲51.0% | $404,652▲115% | 990 |
| 2016 | $233,853▲56.0% | $175,310▲17.1% | $165,398▲58.3% | $188,109▲70.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $149,861▼6.6% | $149,700▼6.6% | $104,496▲0.7% | $110,225 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $160,395▲18.9% | $160,258▲21.5% | $103,817▲2.1% | $110,211▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $134,913▲3.0% | $131,847▼7.2% | $101,639▲7.0% | $106,977▲6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $130,998 | $142,098 | $94,948 | $100,816 | 990EZ |
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.
27 grants to The Samaritans Inc totaling $574K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $11,140 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $35,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $26,068 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $111,027 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $7,483 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | The samaritans of ri covid-19 year 2 website update project; general support; general operating; covid-19 (year 2) pandemic support grant | 2021 | $65,944 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $10,147 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Samsri covid-19 behavioral health response grant | 2020 | $50,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Samsri covid-19 behavioral health response grant | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $25,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Donation | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Donation | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Samsri covid-19 outreach initiative | 2020 | $12,161 |
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Data for The Samaritans Inc (EIN 05-0376250) 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.