What The Samaritan Inn does

The Samaritan Inn is a 501(c)(3) comprehensive homeless program headquartered in McKinney, Texas, founded in 1984 and serving Collin County / North Texas. Its primary service is a residential shelter with capacity for up to 226 residents nightly (165 on a typical night, one-third of whom are children), delivering meals, case management, on-site mental health counseling, career development, financial literacy, and transitional housing through the Gateway Apartments program. The integrated service portfolio includes the Food Pantry (created in 2024 by absorbing Community Lifeline Center's 36-year food operation, now serving 2,700+ households and 10,500+ individuals monthly across 18+ towns), the Inn Style Resale Store (the organization's only earned-income stream, contributing over $700K annually with 100% of proceeds funding programs), Cooper's Corner (one of the few on-site pet kennels in Texas, expanding to 28 pets), the Success in Motion adult education program (GED prep, financial literacy, career readiness), Emergency Financial Services (rent and utility assistance), and the Sponsor-A-Child summer enrichment program.

The underlying technology stack is light: no proprietary platform, no patents, and no documented AI or automation layer; operations rely on a small staff (11-50 employees), 1,492 volunteers contributing 36,911 hours, and commodity tools such as DonorPerfect (donations), Constant Contact (newsletters), and standard social platforms. The "4 Pillars" case-management framework (Case Management, Counseling, Career Development, Financial Literacy) structures resident progression toward self-sufficiency, and the average length of stay is approximately 6 months, with shelter graduates transitioning to fully furnished Gateway Apartments at reduced rent.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate sponsorships and grants (Walmart, Bank of America, Capital One, Atmos Energy, Oncor, CoServ, Walmart, HEB, multiple municipal grantors, United Way Dallas, and others), meal sponsorships ($500 minimum per group), earned income from the Inn Style Resale Store (over $700K annually), legacy giving via The Samaritan Inn Foundation, in-kind donations, and volunteer mobilization valued at over $1.2M. Pricing is non-transactional: all resident services are provided free of charge, with voluntary donations, sponsorships, and grants underwriting the model. The organization is governed by an independent board, holds IRS 501(c)(3) status (EIN 75-1984285), and carries a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and Candid GuideStar transparency seal.

Name

The Samaritan Inn

Legal name

Samaritan Inn, Inc.

Website

https://saminn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Samaritan Inn is a 501(c)(3) comprehensive homeless program in McKinney, Texas providing shelter, meals, case management, counseling, career development, financial literacy, and transitional housing to up to 226 residents nightly across Collin County / North Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Transitional housing programs
• Social services nonprofit
• Food pantry assistance
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monthly gifts from individual donors providing essential funding for shelter, meals, counseling, and career development programs.
2. Meal Sponsorships: Groups of up to 8 volunteers can sponsor meals with a minimum donation of $500, covering meal costs and allowing volunteers to serve residents directly.
3. Inn Style Resale Store: Resale store generating over $700,000 annually in earned income. 100% of proceeds go directly back to The Samaritan Inn program. Residents receive $230 gift cards upon graduation.
4. Corporate Sponsorships and Grants: Corporate sponsors and grantors provide financial support, in-kind donations, and volunteer efforts as partners in the mission.
5. Legacy Giving: The Samaritan Inn Foundation accepts stocks, bonds, life insurance policies, land, home, and mutual funds as legacy gifts.
6. Donation Drives: Monthly collection drives for specific items including bedding, clothing, hygiene products, and non-perishable food. Amazon Wishlist also available for direct purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Samaritan Inn provides a comprehensive continuum of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Collin County, Texas, including emergency shelter, transitional housing through the Gateway Apartments, meals, case management, counseling, and education and workforce development through Success in Motion. Complementary programs include a Food Pantry, pet accommodations via Cooper's Corner (PAWS Pet Kennel Program), and the Sponsor A Child Summer Enrichment initiative, supplemented by an earned-income social enterprise, the Inn Style Resale Store.

Product overview

The Samaritan Inn operates as a comprehensive housing program providing a continuum of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Collin County, Texas. The core product is the residential shelter program offering safe shelter, meals, and case management. This core is augmented by the Gateway Apartments transitional housing program for graduates, a Food Pantry serving the broader community, Emergency Financial Services for rent and utility assistance, the Inn Style Resale Store as a revenue-generating social enterprise, Cooper's Corner pet kenneling program, the Education at the Inn (Success in Motion) program for adult education, the Sponsor A Child summer enrichment program, and a coordinated Volunteer Program. Together, these programs form an integrated support system addressing shelter, food, financial stability, employment, education, and family needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inn Style: Resale store operated by The Samaritan Inn that generates revenue to support programs, with 100% of proceeds going back to the shelter.
• Gateway Apartments
• Cooper's Corner (PAWS Pet Kennel Program)
• Success in Motion

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Program Emergency shelter providing safe overnight beds, meals, and basic needs for adults experiencing homelessness in Collin County.
• Gateway Apartments (Transitional Housing) Transitional housing program for residents moving out of emergency shelter toward permanent housing stability, paired with case management and supportive services.
• Success in Motion (Education at the Inn) In-house education, counseling, and career development curriculum designed to help residents build financial literacy, job readiness, and pathways to self-sufficiency.
• Food Pantry Program Food assistance for residents and food-insecure households in Collin County, distributed on site at the Inn and through partner agency referrals.
• Cooper's Corner (PAWS Pet Kennel Program) On-site pet kennel allowing shelter guests to keep their companion animals during their stay, removing a key barrier to entering shelter for pet owners.
• Sponsor A Child Summer Enrichment Summer enrichment programming designed to support children of residents and families served by The Samaritan Inn, funded through individual and corporate sponsorships.
• Inn Style Resale Store Resale retail store operated by The Samaritan Inn as a social enterprise, with proceeds supporting shelter, transitional housing, and food programs.
• Volunteer Program Coordinated volunteer engagement for individuals, faith communities, and corporate groups supporting shelter, Food Pantry, events, and program operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 553 individuals called The Samaritan Inn home during the program year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McNeese KidscoreOthersCorporate sponsor providing support for The Samaritan Inn programs and services.
• Brandon Tomes SubarucoreOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Samaritan Inn mission.
• OncorcoreOthersCorporate sponsor providing support for The Samaritan Inn programs.
• SRS Raise the Roof FoundationcoreOthersFoundation sponsor supporting The Samaritan Inn mission.
• Atmos EnergycoreOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Samaritan Inn programs.
• NTCAR (North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS)coreOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Samaritan Inn mission.
• Hutchins BBQcoreOthersLocal business sponsor and partner during Homeless Awareness Week events.
• Green Mountain Energy Sun ClubcoreOthersCorporate sponsor through Sun Club program supporting The Samaritan Inn.
• City of McKinneycoreOthersCity government grantor providing essential funding for programs.
• City of FriscocoreOthersCity government grantor providing essential funding for programs.
• City of PlanocoreOthersCity government grantor providing essential funding for programs.
• CoServcoreOthersUtility company grantor providing essential funding.
• United Way DallascoreOthersNon-profit grantor providing essential funding for programs and services.
• McKinney ISDcoreOthersSchool district grantor supporting youth programs.
• Baylor Scott & White HealthcoreOthersHealthcare provider grantor supporting resident health services.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexascoreOthersHealth insurance provider grantor.
• Capital OnecoreOthersFinancial services company grantor.
• WalmartcoreOthersRetail grantor supporting The Samaritan Inn programs.
• Bank of AmericacoreOthersFinancial services company grantor.
• Collin CountycoreOthersCounty government grantor providing essential funding.
• DMN CharitiescoreOthersCharitable arm of Dallas Morning News providing grant funding.
• EmersoncoreOthersCorporate grantor supporting The Samaritan Inn.
• Housing Forward NTXcoreOthersHousing nonprofit grantor providing essential funding.
• Texas State Affordable Housing CorporationcoreOthersState housing corporation grantor.
• Texas MutualcoreOthersWorkers compensation insurer grantor.
• HEBcoreOthersGrocery retailer grantor.
• McKinney CDCcoreOthersCommunity development corporation grantor.
• McKinney RotarycoreOthersService club grantor.
• Texas Women TogethercoreOthersWomen's organization grantor.
• RedRovercoreOthersAnimal welfare nonprofit partner supporting the PAWS pet kennel program.
• Every Page FoundcoreOthersNonprofit grantor supporting The Samaritan Inn.
• Philanthropy SouthwestcoreOthersRegional philanthropy organization grantor.
• One and Only BurgerminorOthersLocal business partner during Homeless Awareness Week, donating a portion of sales.
• George's CoffeeminorOthersLocal coffee shop partner during Homeless Awareness Week, donating a portion of sales.
• Mountain Mike's PizzaminorOthersLocal restaurant partner during Homeless Awareness Week, donating a portion of sales.
• KrogerminorOthersGrocery retailer partner during Homeless Awareness Week, donating a portion of sales.
• First Christian Church McKinneycoreOthersHost site for mobile food pantry distributions.
• First United Methodist Church McKinneycoreOthersHost site for mobile food pantry distributions.
• The McKinney First Baptist ChurchcoreOthersHost site for mobile food pantry distributions.
• McKinney Courts CampcoreOthersSummer camp partner providing activities for children experiencing homelessness.
• Impact ActivitiescoreOthersPartner providing summer camp activities for youth at The Samaritan Inn.
• Holy Family SchoolcoreOthersPartner providing 30 days of paid child care for non-school age children when space is available.
• The Stephens Greth FoundationcoreOthersFoundation providing grant funding for Cooper's Corner expansion, adding housing for cats, enhanced play areas, bathing stations, and laundry services.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Star of Hope Mission: Star of Hope Mission is a Houston-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional living, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. It is a direct peer as a major Texas shelter operator with similar shelter, food, and life-skills program offerings.
• CitySquare: CitySquare is a Dallas-based anti-poverty nonprofit addressing hunger, housing, and health for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. It is a direct peer as a comprehensive North Texas social services organization working across food, housing, and supportive services for vulnerable populations.
• Family Gateway: Family Gateway is a Dallas-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. It is a direct peer as a North Texas emergency shelter operator with a comparable mission of moving families toward stable housing, similar to The Samaritan Inn's work in Collin County.
• Caritas of Austin: Caritas of Austin provides shelter, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Austin area. It is a direct peer as a Texas nonprofit delivering shelter, case management, and supportive services for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness.
• Haven for Hope: Haven for Hope is a large homeless services campus in San Antonio offering shelter, meals, case management, and supportive services under one roof. It is a direct peer as a Texas comprehensive homeless program with a transformational, multi-service campus model closely aligned with The Samaritan Inn's integrated approach.
• The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center: The Bridge is one of the largest comprehensive homeless recovery centers in Dallas, providing shelter, meals, and recovery services. It is a direct peer as a large North Texas emergency shelter with a similar integrated services model addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and recovery.
• Front Steps: Front Steps operates the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) and provides shelter, housing, and recuperative care in Austin. It is a direct peer as a Texas shelter operator with comparable emergency shelter and supportive housing services targeting people experiencing homelessness.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army North Texas: The Salvation Army North Texas operates emergency shelters, food pantries, and social services across the DFW region. It is a broad incumbent as a much larger, nationally scaled social services organization with overlapping shelter and food assistance services across a broader footprint than The Samaritan Inn.
• Catholic Charities of Dallas: Catholic Charities Dallas delivers a broad portfolio of social services including emergency assistance, refugee services, and adoption support. It is a broad incumbent as a large, diversified social services provider in North Texas whose emergency assistance offerings overlap with The Samaritan Inn's food pantry and emergency financial services.

Others

• Housing Forward NTX: Housing Forward is a North Texas housing-focused nonprofit working to prevent and end homelessness through systems coordination, advocacy, and direct services. It is an ecosystem partner and collaborator (listed as a current grantor of The Samaritan Inn), making it a thematically related organization operating in the same regional homelessness response system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samaritaninnorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChAHYok6LK3emtXfDLOkO8A/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SamaritanInn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-samaritan-inn
• Instagraminstagram.com/thesamaritaninncollincounty

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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