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St Vincent De Paul Village Inc

EIN 33-0492302 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY BY PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE, MULTI DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT COME TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF OUR CREED TO TEACH, LEARN FROM AND CHALLENGE OUR NEIGHBORS AND ONE ANOTHER.

Income
$68.1 million
Spending
$65.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
442
Volunteers
5,433
Highest pay
$340,074, president and ceo

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 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

    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 (2)
  1. $50.2 million spent. Programs and services for people who are experiencing and/or at-risk of homelessness: Father Joe's Villages provides a one-stop service center to help people who are homeless and our neighbors in need on a 1.5 block campus in downtown San Diego that includes temporary housing and wrap around support services. In 2024, more than 11,600 people living in poverty accessed one or more of our services, including children, families, individuals, and 3,450 people aged 55 years or older. In addition, Father Joe's Villages served 670,000 meals through its daily community lunch program, while we provided over 24,500 showers in 2024. We provide emergency, interim, and bridge shelter for those who need a short-term stay before accessing more stable housing; rapid re-housing for those in need of time limited rental assistance to establish themselves in permanent housing; transitional housing for those who need focused support to obtain income and permanent housing; permanent supportive housing for people with a disability whose homelessness has become a chronic condition; and affordable housing for those with low to moderate incomes. We also provide housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. In 2024, more than 2,900 people lived in our residential housing programs. We served more than 775 of our Nation's veterans throughout all our programs. The therapeutic childcare center provided critical childcare and targeted support to more than 350 people, including 220 children. 100% of families served are strong and more supportive family units after participating in our therapeutic childcare services. Education and employment services provided training programs to 952 participants in 2024.
  2. $9.9 million spent. VILLAGE HEALTH CENTER: FATHER JOE'S VILLAGES' CLINIC IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) AND HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS (330H) GRANTEE. IN 2024, 2,776 PATIENTS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH 18,841 VISITS (NOTE: THIS INCLUDES BILLABLE/UNBILLABLE), INCLUDING 6,855 PRIMARY CARE, 1,212 PSYCHIATRY, 3,349 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND 2,272 OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES. UP TO 36% OF STREET HEALTH PATIENTS SEEN ON THE STREET, RECEIVED ADDITIONAL CARE IN AT LEAST ONE OTHER DEPARTMENT IN THE CLINIC. THROUGH STREET HEALTH, THE VHC SERVED 747 UNIQUE PATIENTS AND COMPLETED OVER 2,180 VISITS IN 2024. OUR DENTAL CLINIC PROVIDED ALMOST 1,800 SERVICES RANGING FROM BASIC DENTAL CARE TO FULL DENTAL RESTORATIONS TO NEARLY 650 PATIENTS. OUR REHABILITATIVE DENTISTRY PROGRAM TRANSFORMS OUR CLIENTS' LIVES BY PROVIDING DENTURES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE TOOTH LOSS. BY RESTORING SMILES, WE ENHANCE BOTH FUNCTION AND SELF-ESTEEM WHICH EMPOWERS THEM TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE STABLE HOUSING.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1994.

    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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