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St Pauls Community Development Corporation

EIN 22-3075855 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Organization serves as an agent of hope, partnering with others to provide need driven services that improve the quality of life and encourage greater self sufficiency.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
18
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$77,250, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 117% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $362,036 spent. Emergency Men s Shelter- In 2024 this program supported 75 homeless men, providing 10,969 shelter bed nights and 31,386 meals. There are currently 30 volunteer groups representing houses of worship and civic organizations that prepare and deliver in-kind meals throughout the year. Through the case management process, shelter residents were able to access 1,251 hours of case management support services.
  2. $327,391 spent. Americorps- In 2024, this program and its members built capacity for future growth and served day to day to accomplish objectives of the agency. The program hired and placed 16 members who provided 10,956 hours of community service time with St. Pauls CDC and our non-profit partner agencies. Members who successfully completed their terms of service earned $15,110 in education credits.
  3. $255,902 spent. Next Step Workforce Development-In 2024 this program served 33 SOAR-ABE (9) and Breaking the Cycle - Re-entry (24) clilents.
  4. Community Schools Initiative-In 2024 this program provided extended day/year programming to 1,150 plus students. The prgram worked with students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade from two school sites (i.e. New Roberto Clemente Middle School and School 15. The focus was on increasing student achievement while providing enrichment programming. St. Paul s CDC was also able to provide ESL and parenting workshops to school parents. 30 parents participated in ESL classes, 83 students participated in after school programming. Multiple vendor partnerships were established to support overall programming. Housing & Community Development-In 2024 this program oversaw the continuation of the Women Living Independent project, a 5 bedroom Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) for formerly homeless women. The project maintained 80% occupancy over the course of the year.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1992.

    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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