Nonprofit · EIN 45-0228055
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,014,495,873 | $948,045,656 | $66,450,217 | $970,388,128 | $159,930,299 | $810,457,829 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $953,277,804 | $985,078,142 | -$31,800,338 | $1,105,454,446 | $193,170,490 | $912,283,956 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,233,280
- of which government grants
- $8,957,794
- Program service revenue
- $898,546,578
- Investment income
- $88,983,955
- Net rental income
- $4,662,399
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $87,633,425
- Other revenue
- $11,732,060
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $830,645
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $18,215,566
- Other salaries and wages
- $430,065,426
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $550,945,860
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $830,365
- Accounting fees
- $171,386
- Occupancy
- $42,058,234
- Travel
- $7,121,622
- Depreciation
- $40,629,722
- Program services (functional)
- $858,167,931
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,876,898
- Fundraising (functional)
- $827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,105,454,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $970,388,128
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $159,930,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $810,457,829
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $743,037,811
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $810,457,829
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5,945,680
- Gross receipts
- $1,186,987,760
- Employees
- 16,518
- Volunteers
- 747
- Year formed
- 1922
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL GASSEN | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $4,414,119 | $585,241 |
| MATT HOCKS | DIRECTOR (END 5/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,798,445 | $276,533 |
| SCOTT WOOTEN | TREASURER (END 4/24) Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $2,525,208 | $51,220 |
| MICHAEL LEBEAU MD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,824,864 | $209,688 |
| NATHAN SCHEMA | PRESIDENT & CEO, GSS Officer | 59.66 | $0 | $1,130,470 | $151,326 |
| NICK OLSON | TREASURER (BEG 4/24) Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $1,047,876 | $123,386 |
| BILL MARLETTE | INTERIM TREASURER (END 1/24) Officer | 4.8 | $0 | $894,301 | $275 |
| ERIC VANDEN HULL | FORMER OFFICER - VP, FINANCE Former | 0 | $0 | $612,093 | $93,150 |
| AIMEE MIDDLETON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, GSS Key employee | 60 | $0 | $427,874 | $78,624 |
| JOEL FLUIT | CFO, GSS Officer | 60 | $0 | $413,973 | $56,343 |
| ANDY NORTH | TRUSTEE, SEC, INDEP CONT (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.39 | $0 | $379,383 | $0 |
| JULIE RIEKEN | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 102.09 | $343,732 | $0 | $25,388 |
| DEEANDRA SANDGREN | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 60 | $0 | $272,428 | $61,616 |
| MICHELLE BRUHN | FORMER TREASURER Former | 0 | $0 | $293,725 | $0 |
| ANNERIS ZACHMAN | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 67.94 | $230,101 | $0 | $22,568 |
22 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA HARRIS | VP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 60 | $0 | $240,609 | $10,999 |
| LOLA OMO-OLAOYE | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 66.28 | $210,111 | $0 | $5,095 |
| LAURIS MOLBERT | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.39 | $0 | $107,199 | $0 |
| BRENT TEIKEN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $84,246 | $0 |
| JAMES CAIN | TRUSTEE, TREASURER (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.39 | $0 | $81,651 | $0 |
| MARNIE HERMANN | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.39 | $0 | $80,382 | $0 |
| NEIL GULSVIG | TRUSTEE, PAST CHAIR (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.39 | $0 | $80,055 | $0 |
| MARK LUNDEEN MD | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $80,000 | $0 |
| DAVID SHULKIN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $79,826 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $78,750 | $0 |
| WESLEY ENGBRECHT | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $77,594 | $0 |
| DANA DYKHOUSE | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $76,727 | $0 |
| DAVID AUSTAD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN AUSTAD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BOKINSKIE | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN BRESCIANI PHD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS KOOP | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN MELLAND | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR (END 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA RITCHIE | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL SCHMITH | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON (END 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BRUHN | TREASURER (END 6/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,526,262 | $105,043 |
| MATT HOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $2,082,393 | $267,738 |
| BILL MARLETTE | INTERIM TREASURER (BEG 6/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,306,330 | $378 |
| NATHAN SCHEMA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 58.1 | $0 | $850,439 | $143,523 |
| ERIC VANDEN HULL | FORMER OFFICER - VP, FINANCE Former | 0 | $0 | $569,890 | $44,085 |
| JULIE RIEKEN | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 111.84 | $394,987 | $0 | $26,933 |
| AIMEE MIDDLETON | VP, OPERATIONS Key employee | 55 | $0 | $372,945 | $40,531 |
| THOMAS SYVERSON | FORMER OFFICER - EVP Former | 5 | $0 | $349,366 | $42,301 |
| JOEL FLUIT | VP, FINANCE Officer | 55 | $0 | $355,009 | $28,055 |
| RANDY BURY | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO-SEE SCH J Former | 0 | $0 | $283,920 | $0 |
| ROSE NTAMBWE | NURSING ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 115.73 | $238,270 | $0 | $22,351 |
| ANNERIS ZACHMAN | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 77.85 | $246,013 | $0 | $12,756 |
| DUSTIN SCHOLZ | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE - REGIONAL VP Former | 55 | $0 | $195,242 | $41,540 |
| BOAKAI KAMARA | SR NURSING ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 79.96 | $197,226 | $0 | $59 |
| JACKLINE OIGO | STAFF NURSE - RN Highest-paid employee | 56.55 | $194,244 | $0 | $2,477 |
| SCOTT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON (END 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL SCHMITH | VICE CHAIR(END 6/23),CHAIR(BEG 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR (BEG 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID AUSTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRECHTELSBAUER | DIRECTOR (END 11/23) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN BRESCIANI PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORVAL BUCKNEBERG | DIRECTOR (END 6/23) Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS KOOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN MELLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5039, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5039
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATHAN SCHEMA, 4800 W 57TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108
- Signed the 990
- NICHOLAS OLSON, EVP, CFO
- Phone
- (605) 362-3100
- Website
- WWW.GOOD-SAM.COM
- Return prepared by
- ERNST & YOUNG US LLP
Mission
GOOD SAMARITAN IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO BE THE PREMIER RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
Program accomplishments
- 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 1,730,888 SKILLED NURSING HOME DAYS OF CARE AND SERVICE IN 2024. THE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO REINVEST MUCH OF ITS REVENUE TO BUILD AND REVITALIZE ITS FACILITIES ON CAMPUSES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.Expenses $630,923,654 · grants $830,645 · revenue $683,977,306
- INDEPENDENT LIVING - 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.Expenses $74,687,946 · revenue $81,482,983
- ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES - ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES RESPOND TO THE SOCIETY'S RESIDENTS' NEEDS EACH DAY IN A "HOME-LIKE" ENVIRONMENT. IN 2024, THE SOCIETY PROVIDED 969,683 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.Expenses $85,449,849 · revenue $83,837,780
- 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.Expenses $67,106,482 · revenue $50,244,482
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0228055
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P750)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $970,388,128
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,186,987,760
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,014,495,873 | $948,045,656 | $970,388,128 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $953,277,804 | $985,078,142 | $1,105,454,446 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,036,832,642 | $1,085,202,736 | $1,222,802,084 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-0228055).
Questions about THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY is 45-0228055.
- Is THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NATHAN SCHEMA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 37 people; 3 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,014,495,873, expenses of $948,045,656 and total assets of $970,388,128 at year end.
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