Friends of the Good Samaritans 
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Summary
Our calling is to take initiative for the needy and marginalized in India and restore them to confident living.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Friends of the Good Samaritans
PO Box 838
Stanford, KY 40484
Website: fotgs.com
Phone: 877.453.6847
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 200732393
CEO/President: Dr. Ananthi Jebasingh
Chairman: Jess Correll
Board size: 6
Founder: Dr. Ananthi Jebasingh
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Christ-like Compassion, Faith, Education, Connectedness, Transparency
Mission statement
To open the hearts of India's children by providing free education and care through the support of committed partners.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 145 of 1134 | 20 of 104 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 330 of 1134 | 37 of 104 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 537 of 1134 | 49 of 104 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 33 of 1134 | 7 of 104 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 87% | 84% | 91% | 88% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 101% | 108% | 76% | 101% | 105% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 87% | 94% | 64% | 92% | 91% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | -1% | -8% | 24% | -1% | -5% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -93% | 142% | 15% | 48% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 9% | 14% | 9% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.61 | 10.76 | 4.39 | 0.00 | 379.58 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.22 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.14 | 10.76 | 4.39 | 0.00 | 379.58 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.23 | 10.05 | 26.76 | 0.00 | 8.86 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.68 | 1.00 | 2.63 | -0.17 | 0.03 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 10% | 4% | 0% | 3529% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3518% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 53% | 8% | 22% | -9% | -9% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $80,736 | $145,810 | $0 | $2,108 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $80,736 | $145,810 | $0 | $2,108 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $80,736 | $145,810 | $0 | $2,108 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $8,034 | $5,449 | $13,807 | $238 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $8,034 | $5,449 | $13,807 | $238 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $74,150 | $74,150 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $74,150 | $74,150 |
| Total liabilities | $8,034 | $5,449 | $87,957 | $74,388 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $72,702 | $140,361 | ($87,957) | ($72,280) |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $72,702 | $140,361 | ($87,957) | ($72,280) |
| Revenues and expenses | ||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $781,187 | $838,621 | $936,910 | $765,394 |
| Program service revenue | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $801,187 | $838,621 | $936,910 | $765,394 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $755,797 | $537,000 | $860,460 | $700,150 |
| Management and general | $80,706 | $89,236 | $81,646 | $82,008 |
| Fundraising | $32,343 | $13,679 | $7,654 | $17,989 |
| Total expenses | $868,846 | $639,915 | $949,760 | $800,147 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($67,659) | $198,706 | ($12,850) | ($34,753) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($67,659) | $198,706 | ($12,850) | ($34,753) |
Compensation
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Response from ministry
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History
1989 - Dr. Ananthi Jebasingh answers the knock on her door of a begging child. God speaks to her and tells her to feed, teach and love him. One week later the boy returns with 25 children wanting to attend the "school".
1990 - The mission has a humble beginning in a home garage with 100 students.
1991 - School grows to hold 600 children in four rooms of a slum toilet complex.
1998 - Tourists from the U.S. unexpectedly visited the school and their hearts were changed forever.
2004 - FOTGS was incorporated as a U.S. non-profit to fund and grow the school; first Director was hired.
2005 - With involvement from U.S. partners, a new, first-rate facility was completed.
2007 - Approval granted by the government of India that allows graduates to apply to any college or institution of their choosing.
2008 - Fourth school year commenced in the new facility with 850 students.
2011 - First graduating class is sent out to pursue college or a career.
2016 - 12th school year begins with 2000 students enrolled. 350 children graduated to become the change-makers of India.
Program accomplishments
The Good Samaritan School has a $3.5 million debt-free facility that has been provided with the help of U.S. partners for the poor of India. At maximum capacity, we will serve 4,400 students. Currently only 2,000 students are enrolled.