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Society of St Vincent De Paul of Waukesha County Inc

EIN 39-0909537 · Waukesha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL IS A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY THE GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
231
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$132,563, director of marketing and operations

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 September 30, 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. $5.2 million spent. THRIFT STORES: THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF WAUKESHA COUNTY OPERATES THREE THRIFT STORES & ONE WAREHOUSE. PROFITS GENERATED FROM PURCHASES AT OUR THRIFT STORES ARE USED TO FUND OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH IN WAUKESHA COUNTY. THE THRIFT STORES & WAREHOUSE PROVIDE NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND A PLACE TO DONATE GENTLY USED ITEMS.THROUGH A ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE REFERRAL, THE STORES VOUCHER PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE ITEMS AT NO CHARGE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
  2. $772,664 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF WAUKESHA COUNTY COORDINATES COUNTY-WIDE ORGANIZATION OF PARISH CONFERENCES. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL VINCENTIANS LOCATED AT CATHOLIC PARISHES IN WAUKESHA COUNTY RESPOND TO CALLS FOR HELP BY MAKING A HOME VISIT TO PROVIDE TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE ON A PERSON-TO-PERSON BASIS. THE ASSISTANCE CAN INCLUDE EMERGENCY RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TRANSPORTATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES.THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF WAUKESHA COUNTY PARTNERS WITH HOPE CENTER, INC. TO SERVE A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL EACH MONDAY EVENING TO THE HOMELESS, INDIGENT, AND NEEDY IN THE CITY OF WAUKESHA.THE SOCIETY PROVIDES A BAG LUNCH AND BEVERAGE TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES A BACKPACK WITH GRADE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A $25 GIFT CARD FOR OTHER SCHOOL ITEMS TO CHILDREN IN NEED EACH FALL BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL OF WAUKESHA COUNTY ST DISMAS JAIL MINISTRY ASSISTS THOSE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION BY PROVIDING NECESSITIES UPON RELEASE INCLUDING HYGIENE PRODUCTS, UNDERGARMENTS, SOCKS, CLOTHING, OUTERWEAR AND BUS PASSES, . THE JAIL MINISTRY ALSO ASSISTS THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS SUCH AS RENT, CAR REPAIRS, EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES AND ADDICTION ASSESSMENTS. ST DISMAS AFTERCARE GROUPS, THE JOYFUL SOULS (WOMEN) AND HOPE UPON RELEASE (MEN) PROVIDE EXTENDED EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS A HEALTHY DINNER. DEVOTIONAL READINGS, CRAFTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT DECREASING THE CHANCE FOR RECIDIVISM.THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL OF WAUKESHA COUNTY SYSTEMIC CHANGE MINISTRY, GETTING AHEAD, OFFERS A 16-WEEK WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO MAKE LIFE CHANGES AND REACH FINANCIAL STABILITY. LED BY GETTING AHEAD FACILITATORS, PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SELF-EXAMINATION AND DISCUSSION ARE MET WITH A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS/SUPPORT SYSTEMS. A HEALTHY DINNER IS PROVIDED AT EACH WORKSHOP. $25.00 GIFT CARDS ARE OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS AS INCENTIVE FOR ATTENDANCE OF THE WORKSHOPS AND TO HELP OFFSET GASOLINE/TRANSPORTATION AND/OR CHILDCARE COSTS. PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM THE GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND ATTITUDE TO SUCCEED AND ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. AN EXTENDED GRADUATE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS UPON GRADUATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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