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Samaritans

You are not alone

three stars

80.82

41 West Street 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
tel: (617) 536-2460   Web Site
EIN: 04-2643466

Board Leadership
Terrie Perella
Chair

CEO
Steve Mongeau
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 80.82 three stars
  Financial 72.88 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

two stars

72.88

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 77.6%
  Administrative Expenses 6.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 15.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.20
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.10
  Program Expenses Growth 15.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 51.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Samaritans on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Samaritans on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Samaritans (MA) 80.82 three stars
Bradley Free Clinic of Roanoke Valley (VA) 87.25 three stars
Saban Community Clinic (CA) 95.00 four stars
Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (IL) 91.47 four stars
Fan Free Clinic (VA) 89.21 three stars

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Samaritans' purpose is to alleviate despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide. We accomplish this through services that emphasize confidential, nonjudgmental, and compassionate listening. Samaritans' goal is to reduce the risk of suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest. We accomplish this through five suicide prevention programs.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $848,457
   Federated Campaigns $19,126
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $450,777
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,318,360
   Program Service Revenue $435,618
Total Primary Revenue $1,753,978
   Other Revenue $16,177
TOTAL REVENUE $1,770,155
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,373,850
   Administrative Expenses $115,062
   Fundraising Expenses $297,395
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,786,307
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-16,152
   
Net Assets $166,810

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Crisis Services $874,122 63.6%
Grief Support Services $290,987 21.2%
Outreach & Education $208,741 15.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 08/01/2016 80.82 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 80.21 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 02/01/2016 87.72 three stars
2014-06 10/01/2015 85.46 three stars
2013-06 12/22/2014 86.08 three stars
2012-06 10/01/2013 80.78 three stars
2011-06 09/01/2013 79.47 two stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 78.72 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 04-2643466
Name in IRS Master File SAMARITANS INC
NTEE Code F41
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(158) Rescue and emergency service
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 1978
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Stephen Mongeau President, Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$135,427 7.58% Roberta Hurtig Former President, Executive Director

Samaritans' purpose is to alleviate despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide. We accomplish this through services that emphasize confidential, nonjudgmental, and compassionate listening. Samaritans' goal is to reduce the risk of suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest. We accomplish this through five suicide prevention programs.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Samaritans (MA) 80.82 three stars
Tri-County Community Dental Clinic (WI) 91.25 four stars
City of Hope (CA) 90.14 four stars
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic (AZ) 88.72 three stars
Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (IL) 91.47 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Samaritans
41 West Street
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
tel: (617) 536-2460
fax: (617) 247-0207
EIN: 04-2643466

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Board Leadership

Terrie Perella
Chair

CEO

Steve Mongeau
Executive Director

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