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Depaul USA Inc

EIN 35-2338110 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN 12 CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
193
Volunteers
406
Highest pay
$120,230, president & executive dire

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $10.3 million spent. IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS AND MACON, GEORGIA, DEPAUL USA OFFERS LONG-TERM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COUPLED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS.IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, DEPAUL USA DAX PROGRAMS OFFER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COUPLED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS FACING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS, AND GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI DEPAUL USA OFFERS EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SINGLE ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INSTITUTIONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE ENTER THE SHELTER SYSTEM. IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS, MACON, GEORGIA, AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DEPAUL USA OPERATES DAY RESOURCE CENTERS FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMAN THAT OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES.DEPAUL USA ALSO OPERATES THREE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN MACON, GEORGIA, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA AND ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI WHOSE PROFITS FUND LOCAL PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 March 2009.

    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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