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St Vincent De Paul Society of North Central Indiana

EIN 35-0863177 · South Bend, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN THE SPIRIT OF CHARITY AND JUSTICE AND GUIDED BY THE GOSPEL, THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY IS A CATHOLIC LAY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE TO JOIN TOGETHER, LIVE THEIR FAITH AND GROW SPIRITUALLY THROUGH PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO ALL IN NEED.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$647,490
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
9
Volunteers
554

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 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.6 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 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $179,641 spent. THESE EXPENSES ACCOUNT FOR THE DIRECT COSTS INCURRED TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES TO THE NEEDY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. THESE EXPENSES INCLUDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HELP WITH RENT AND UTILITIES, FOOD PURCHASED TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY AND THE MATERIAL GIVEAWAY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS THOSE IN NEED TO RECEIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FREE OF CHARGE. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CHRISTMAS FOOD AND TOYS TO NEARLY 1,461 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. IN TOTAL, NEARLY 44,370 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RESIDENTS BENEFITED FROM THE WORKS OF THE SOCIETY DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $140,774 spent. THE REMAINING PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FOR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  3. $158,259 spent. THESE EXPENSES ARE FOR THE PAYROLL AND BENEFITS OF THE SOCIETY'S STAFF FOR THE THRIFT STORE AND PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE SOCIETY PAYS FOR 80% OF THE COST OF EACH FULL TIME EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH INSURANCE. THE EFFORTS OF THE PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF HELP THE SOCIETY BY ADMINISTERING THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AS WELL AS RAISE FUNDS AND IN KIND DONATIONS WHICH ARE USED TO ASSIST THOSE WE SERVE.

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 May 1954.

    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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