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St Vincent Family Centers

EIN 31-4379572 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE HELP FAMILIES BUILD BRIGHT FUTURES BY PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE WITHIN A LEARNING COMMUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$16.0 million
Spending
$16.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
244
Volunteers
185
Highest pay
$276,986, ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    19 of 19 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 June 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN PROTECTION AGENCIES: RESIDENTIAL - INTENSIVE, OPEN- CAMPUS, STRUCTURED 24-HOUR CARE OF CHILDREN 5 TO 13 1/2 YEARS OF AGE WHO NEED LONG OR SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL CARE. THE PROGRAM SERVES BOYS AND GIRLS. FOSTER CARE - RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT IS GIVEN FOR ALL LEVELS OF FOSTER FAMILIES. THOSE FAMILIES ARE MATCHED WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO 18 IN NEED OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES.
  2. $4.5 million spent. PREP ACADEMY DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM-STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN 5 1/2 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES AND HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED IN REGULAR CLASSROOM SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE EMOTIONAL AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN. NEARLY ALL THE CHILDREN MOVE ON TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE SETTING UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
  3. $2.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - SVFS PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES IN SCHOOL, THE CHILD'S HOME OR AT OUR AGENCY. TEAM MEMBERS HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO HELPS TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL MEET THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH.
  4. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND CAMPS - THE BEATTY PARK PROJECT SERVES AT-RISK AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN FROM K-5TH GRADE. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STAFF WORK IN THE CLASSROOMS AT BEATTY WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL, ANGER ISSUES, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. OTHER CLINICAL SERVICES - SVFS OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLINICAL SERVICES, SUCH AS OUTPATIENT THERAPY, MEDICINE MANAGEMENT, AND DIAGNOSITC ASSESSMENTS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EMTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.
  5. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND CAMPS - THE BEATTY PARK PROJECT SERVES AT-RISK AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN FROM K-5TH GRADE. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STAFF WORK IN THE CLASSROOMS AT BEATTY WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL, ANGER ISSUES, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. OTHER CLINICAL SERVICES - SVFS OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLINICAL SERVICES, SUCH AS OUTPATIENT THERAPY, MEDICINE MANAGEMENT, AND DIAGNOSITC ASSESSMENTS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EMTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1946.

    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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