Good Samaritan Foundation
Good Samaritan Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION HAS ENCOURAGED CHARITABLE GIVING FROM THE COMMUNITY SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1969. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL SCIENCE AT LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER.
About
Good Samaritan Foundation has encouraged charitable giving from the community since its establishment in 1969. The Foundation supports the advancement of research, education, and technology in medical science at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, founded in 1875 by the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, stands in the heart of northwest Portland as one of the Pacific Northwests oldest and most advanced medical centers. Legacy Good Samaritan provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, with special emphasis on its centers of excellence, including:* Legacy Cancer Institute* Devers Eye Institute * Emergency and Critical Care* Family Birth Center* The Community Clinic* Diabetes & Weight Management Services* Legacy Hospice Services* Rehabilitation Institute of OregonIn fiscal year 2019, philanthropic contributions supported programs in four major areas:Patient Care $3,625,969Research $1,762,371Education and Training $ 570,415Community Benefit & Other Hospital Programs $ 32,591Some of the specific projects funded in this year were as follows: Funded general and specialty care diagnosis, procedures and surgeries for ophthalmology patients without insurance coverage or financial means. Provided emergency medications, durable medical equipment, transitional housing, and other health-related supplies to uninsured, under-insured, and low-income patients. Provided scholarships for medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education with a registered dietitian for patients whose physician has made a diagnosis this personalized education but who do not have insurance coverage or personal resources for these services. Purchased a Makoplasty robotic surgical system for joint replacements. Supported navigation and counselling services for chronic pain and transgender patients. Supported the development of an interdisciplinary clinic for patients with congestive heart failure. Supported complementary therapies for cancer patients including nutrition education, exercise, art therapy and yoga classes. Purchased wheelchairs and seating systems for outpatients who do not have insurance or the financial resources to buy necessary equipment to help avoid further health problems. Supported complementary therapies for cancer patients including art therapy, yoga, Tai Chi, massage and acupuncture. Supported innovative research to identify ways to improve outcomes and experiences for patients suffering from Parkinsons, Alzheimers, cancer, epilepsy, stroke, diabetes and glaucoma. Awarded scholarships for nursing students attending the Linfield School of Nursing. Provided support for Legacy Hospice Services. Piloted a patient education program to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Good samaritan foundation has encouraged charitable giving from the community since its establishment in 1969. the foundation supports the advancement of research, education and technology in medical science at legacy good samaritan hospital & medical center.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Good samaritan foundation has encouraged charitable giving from the community since its establishment in 1969. the foundation supports the advancement of research, education and technology in medical science at legacy good samaritan hospital & medical center.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as OR.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 4484, PORTLAND, OR, 972084484.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,597,023.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that delegates the management duties.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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