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Society of St Vincent De Paul Council of Metuchen Nj Inc

EIN 01-0793075 · Sayreville, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE AID TO THE INDIGENT. SERVICES ARE MOSTLY CASH GRANTS FOR FOOD AND SHELTER AS WELL AS OPERATION OF FOOD BANKS IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY.

Income
$685,614
Spending
$742,740
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
263

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $421,193 spent. COSTS OF FOOD FOR FOOD BANKS OPERATED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND PERTH AMBOY NEW JERSEY. THERE WERE 18,717 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND 35,710 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN PERTH AMBOY.
  2. $220,050 spent. THE SOCIETY HELPS THE INDIGENT THROUGH OUR CONFERENCES VIA PERSON-TO-PERSON MEETINGS WITH THE NEEDY INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED. THE VOLUNTEER CASE WORKERS REVIEW AND APPROVE AID THROUGH CONFERENCES WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN FOR RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, AMONG OTHER NEEDS.
  3. $77,262 spent. RENTAL OF PREMISES WHERE FOOD BANK WERE SERVED IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY. PROVIDES CHRISTMAS/EASTER GIFTS, BACKPACK, COATS/BLANKETS, BAGELS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE INDIGENTS/NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVED.
  4. $21,625 spent. VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND ADULTS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAYS FOR CHILDREN. THIS ALSO INCLUDES SUPPLIES, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PANTRIES. THE COUNCIL ALSO HAD A COMMUNION PROGRAM WHEREBY THE AVENEL CONFERENCE PURCHASES COMMUNION OUTFITS AND IS REIMBURSED BY THE COUNCIL TREASURER CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE CONFERENCE MEMBERS.
  5. VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND ADULTS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAYS FOR CHILDREN. THIS ALSO INCLUDES SUPPLIES, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PANTRIES. THE COUNCIL ALSO HAD A COMMUNION PROGRAM WHEREBY THE AVENEL CONFERENCE PURCHASES COMMUNION OUTFITS AND IS REIMBURSED BY THE COUNCIL TREASURER CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE CONFERENCE MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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