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Marillac St Vincent Ministries Inc

EIN 36-1722800 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARILLAC ST. VINCENT MINISTRIES, INC STRENGTHENS, EMPOWERS AND GIVES VOICE TO THOSE IN NEED - IN THE VINCENTIAN SPIRIT OF SERVICE - THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS TO BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
36.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$263,571, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. MARILLAC ST. VINCENT MINISTRIES PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, MARILLAC ST. VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES (MSVFS). MSVFS PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS, AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, COUNSELING, ASSESSMENTS, ART THERAPY, AND REFERRALS. SERVICES INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP, TEEN AND YOUTH LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, FINE ARTS, ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE A TEEN PARENT AND PRENATAL PROGRAM, A SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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