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Society of St Vincent De Paul Immaculate Conception Conference

EIN 26-4618666 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CONFERENCE IS A CATHOLIC LAY ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND FELLOWSHIP AND TO SERVE THE NEEDY AND SUFFERING IN THE TYLER, TX AREA. IT PROVIDES GROCERIES, CLOTHING AND LIMITED UTILITIES HELP THROUGH ITS FOOD PANTRY.

Income
$493,506
Spending
$334,901
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
8
Volunteers
87

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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. $256,393 spent. OPERATED THE SVDP THRIFT STORE AT 500 SOUTH VINE STREET IN TYLER THAT SELLS FURNITURE, APPLIANCES,HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, JEWELRY AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE ALL DONATED BY PARISHIONERS OR OTHER LOCAL SVDP SUPPORTERS. THE STORE IS OPEN EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY PLUS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE STORE IS MANAGED BY TWO PART TIME PAID EMPLOYEES, A DIRECTOR AND AN ASSISTANT MANAGER AND IS OTHERWISE STAFFED BY A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS. THE THRIFT STORE HAS BECOME THE SINGLE LARGEST SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE CONFERENCE (SVDP-ICC).
  2. $59,460 spent. OPERATED A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDED FREE GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS SERVED - 10,579 (INCLUDES 50,465 TOTAL FAMILY MEMBERS).
  3. $5,037 spent. PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS FOR EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, MEDICINE, EMERGENCY TRAVEL, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BLANKETS, DIAPERS, SHELTER, FANS AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER NEEDS.
  4. $5,161 spent. PROVIDED FREE HOT LUNCHES TO INDIVIDUALS.

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 November 6, 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 December 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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