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El Buen Samaritano

Strengthening families - Fortaleciendo familias

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four stars

92.31

7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, TX 78745
tel: (512) 439-0700   Web Site
EIN: 74-2488682

Board Leadership
Rev. Dena A. Harrison
Chair

CEO
Iliana Gilman
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.31 four stars
  Financial 89.90 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

El Buen Samaritano is an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas committed to helping Latino and other families in Central Texas lead healthy, productive and secure lives through high-quality and affordable healthcare, education and financial security services. While we were born out of the Episcopal Church, our goal, as a mission, is to continue to act as the Good Samaritan welcoming the stranger, tending to their wounds, aiding in basic needs and bridging the gap between cultures.

El Buen Samaritano is an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas committed to helping Latino and other families in Central Texas lead healthy, productive and secure lives through high-quality and affordable healthcare, education and financial security services. While we were born out of the Episcopal Church, our goal, as a mission, is to continue to act as the Good Samaritan welcoming the stranger, tending to their wounds, aiding in basic needs and bridging the gap between cultures.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of clinic visits provided
20,280
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Financial

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89.90

Accountability & Transparency

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96.00

This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 75.9%
  Administrative Expenses 20.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.28
  Program Expenses Growth 13.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by El Buen Samaritano on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by El Buen Samaritano 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
El Buen Samaritano (TX) 92.31 four stars
Strong City Baltimore (MD) 90.71 four stars
Neighborhood House, St. Paul (MN) 91.02 four stars
Canal Alliance (CA) 88.56 three stars
Casita Maria (NY) 85.10 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,146,816
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $129,598
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $2,709,492
Total Contributions $5,985,906
   Program Service Revenue $522,910
Total Primary Revenue $6,508,816
   Other Revenue $56,530
TOTAL REVENUE $6,565,346
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,037,178
   Administrative Expenses $1,161,422
   Fundraising Expenses $268,881
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,467,481
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $97,865
   
Net Assets $7,480,654

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-09 09/01/2018 92.31 four stars
2016-09 03/01/2018 88.49 three stars
2015-09 03/01/2017 90.17 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 87.27 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 12/22/2015 87.03 three stars
2013-09 03/01/2015 87.01 three stars
2012-09 07/01/2014 87.24 three 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 74-2488682
Name in IRS Master File EL BUEN SAMARITANO EPISCOPAL MISSION
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Religious Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (6) Missionary activities
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 May, 1989
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$144,019 2.22% Iliana Gilman CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
El Buen Samaritano (TX) 92.31 four stars
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Casa De Amigos (TX) 88.72 three stars
St. Mary's Center (CA) 96.66 four stars
Christian Community Service Center (TX) 92.21 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Drive
Austin, TX 78745
tel: (512) 439-0700
fax: (512) 439-0742
EIN: 74-2488682

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Board Leadership

Rev. Dena A. Harrison
Chair

CEO

Iliana Gilman
Executive Director

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