Tri-County Good Samaritan Center

“The total ($69,450) includes the value of the food given away (estimated Fair Market Value of $60,952). cost of School Supplies given away ($1,436), cost of children's Christmas gifts given away ($4,086), the cost of Special Needs ($1,722), and the estimated value of donated items given away to the Salvation Army and unsaleable clothing items given to a local Hutterite Colony for rags or to be used to make floor rugs ($1,255). Special Needs can include (but is not limited to) paying utilities to prevent disconnection, paying rent to prevent eviction, paying for medication or medical needs, or paying for fuel to travel out of town for a medical appointment.”

“Other Expenses ($5,193) includes sales tax paid to the State of SD on items sold at the Thrift Store ($2,149), items (mostly free meals) to show appreciation to 10-15 volunteers who work at the Center ($2,211), office expenses ($581), and supplies ($252) such as garbage bags, paper bags, Christmas tags, and insecticide.”

“Line 32 ($96,969) is not the same as Line 17 ($117,792) even though there are no other Program Services. The difference is the estimated value of food donated by organizations and individuals ($19,568) and the estimated value of donated items given way ($1,255) because they can not be sold.”