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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$970.4M
-12.2% YoY
Revenue
$1.0B
+6.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$89.0M
+670.6% YoY
Expenses
$948.0M
-3.8% YoY
About The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan
Based on IRS filings
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $970.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $89.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $970,388,128 | $1,105,454,446 | $1,222,802,084 |
| Revenue | $1,014,495,873 | $953,277,804 | $1,036,832,642 |
| Expenses | $948,045,656 | $985,078,142 | $1,085,202,736 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,983,955 | $11,546,880 | $16,785,980 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
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 (BEG 6/24) | 4.8 | — |
| MATT HOCKS | DIRECTOR (END 5/24) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LEBEAU MD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 1 | — |
| ANDY NORTH | TRUSTEE, SEC, INDEP CONT (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| LAURIS MOLBERT | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| BRENT TEIKEN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| JAMES CAIN | TRUSTEE, TREASURER (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| MARNIE HERMANN | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| NEIL GULSVIG | TRUSTEE, PAST CHAIR (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| MARK LUNDEEN MD | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| DAVID SHULKIN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| WESLEY ENGBRECHT | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| DANA DYKHOUSE | TRUSTEE (BEG 6/24) | 0.39 | — |
| DAVID AUSTAD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| RYAN AUSTAD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| JEAN BOKINSKIE | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| DEAN BRESCIANI PHD | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| THOMAS KOOP | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| HELEN MELLAND | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| LINDA NORMAN | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| SCOTT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| DANA RITCHIE | DIRECTOR (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| DARRELL SCHMITH | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON (END 6/24) | 3.3 | — |
| SCOTT WOOTEN | TREASURER (END 4/24) | 4.8 | — |
| NATHAN SCHEMA | PRESIDENT & CEO, GSS | 59.66 | — |
| NICK OLSON | TREASURER (BEG 4/24) | 4.8 | — |
| BILL MARLETTE | INTERIM TREASURER (END 1/24) | 4.8 | — |
| JOEL FLUIT | CFO, GSS | 60 | — |
| AIMEE MIDDLETON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, GSS | 60 | — |
| JULIE RIEKEN | STAFF NURSE - RN | 102.09 | $343,732 |
| ANNERIS ZACHMAN | STAFF NURSE - RN | 67.94 | $230,101 |
| LOLA OMO-OLAOYE | STAFF NURSE - RN | 66.28 | $210,111 |
| DEEANDRA SANDGREN | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 60 | — |
| WANDA HARRIS | VP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 60 | — |
| ERIC VANDEN HULL | FORMER OFFICER - VP, FINANCE | — | — |
| MICHELLE BRUHN | FORMER 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 Human Services, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $970.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan?
As of 2024, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan holds $970.4M in total assets with $1.0B in annual revenue.
Where does The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan operate?
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan has awarded grants in Minnesota, South Dakota, Texas.
What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan's EIN?
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0228055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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