TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SENIORS SERVED BY THE SOCIETY AND EXEMPT ENTITIES. WITH FOUNDATION EXPENSES COVERED BY SANFORD HEALTH, 100% OF DONOR FUNDS ADVANCE HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102.2M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.5M
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+18.5% YoY
About The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan
Based on IRS filings
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9.5M. Net investment income was $6.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $102,208,723 | $94,710,582 | $92,614,654 |
| Revenue | $10,218,982 | $6,014,208 | $7,250,370 |
| Expenses | $9,507,010 | $8,022,373 | $5,317,344 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,008,550 | $4,002,340 | $3,996,042 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society ($6,194,115), Arkansas Community Foundation ($1,315,770), Door County Community Foundation ($944,229).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $6,194,115 |
| SANFORD HEALTH SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $232,828 |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LITTLE ROCK, AR | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $1,315,770 |
| DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STURGEON BAY, WI | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $944,229 |
| DUBOIS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JASPER, IN | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $24,959 |
| MOUNTAIN LIVING COMMUNITY BELINGTON, WV | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $9,543 |
| OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $601,466 |
| SPOKANE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HOMES SPOKANE, WA | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $183,204 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL GASSEN | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.75 | — |
| ANDY NORTH | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY, INDEP CONTRACTOR | 0.02 | — |
| LAURIS MOLBERT | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON | 0.02 | — |
| BRENT TEIKEN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| JAMES CAIN | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 0.02 | — |
| MARNIE HERMANN | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR | 0.02 | — |
| NEIL GULSVIG | TRUSTEE, PAST CHAIR | 0.02 | — |
| MARK LUNDEEN MD | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| DAVID SHULKIN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| WESLEY ENGBRECHT | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| DANA DYKHOUSE | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| SCOTT WOOTEN | EVP, CFO (END 4/24) | 0.75 | — |
| NICK OLSON | EVP, CFO (BEG 4/24) | 0.75 | — |
| BILL MARLETTE | INTERIM, EVP, CFO (END 1/24) | 0.75 | — |
| DEB KOSKI | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 12 | — |
| DON JACOBS | FORMER TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHELLE BRUHN | FORMER EVP, CFO & TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan?
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $102.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan?
As of 2024, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan holds $102.2M in total assets with $10.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $9.5M in 2024.
Where does The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan operate?
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan award?
In 2024, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan awarded 8 grants totaling $9.5M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan's EIN?
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0422866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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