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Society of St Vincent De Paul in the Archdiocese of Boston Inc

EIN 04-2104826 · Stoughton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, A CATHOLIC LAY ORGANIZATION, LEADS WOMEN AND MEN TO JOIN TOGETHER TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BY OFFERING PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE NEEDY AND SUFFERING IN THE TRADITION OF ITS FOUNDER, BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM, AND PATRON, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
92
Volunteers
550
Highest pay
$267,353, executive director/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $4.3 million spent. THE SOCIETY OPERATES SEVERAL THRIFT SHOPS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA WHICH PROCESS AND SELL DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. IT SERVES THE POOR AND NEEDY BY MAKING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AVAILABLE AT NOMINAL PRICES IN ITS THRIFT SHOPS, BY EMPLOYING NEIGHBORHOOD PEOPLE TO OPERATE THE STORES, AND BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE SOCIETY'S OTHER PROGRAMS.
  2. $461,452 spent. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO PERSONS IN NEED. (629 ASSISTED)
  3. $246,543 spent. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES USED FURNITURE AND DIAPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. (4,453 ASSISTED)
  4. $620,109 spent. OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: UPLIFT AND E.C. MURPHY RELIEF AWARDS FOR MEMBER DISTRICTS, PRISON PROGRAM TO FAMILIES IN NEED, LAPORTE UTILITY PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH GAS, ELECTRICITY, HOME HEATING OIL AND TELEPHONE BILLS, AND SCATTERED HOUSING FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES.(1,360 ASSISTED)PAROCHIAL SCHOOL TRUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING STUDENTS FROM NEEDY FAMILIES EACH YEAR TO ATTEND PAROCHIAL GRADE SCHOOL. (84 ASSISTED)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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