German St Vincent Orphan Association
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What it says it does
The Core Collective at Saint Vincent is on a mission to make well-being the standard for St. Louis by improving healthcare for families, advancing socioeconomic equity, and activating conscious leaders.
- Income
- $4.0 million
- Spending
- $3.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $200,608, executive director
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
Good: 80 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $2.8 million spent. Transitional Living Program:The Transitional Living Program provides safe, stable housing and individualized support to youth and young adults ages 16-22 who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other barriers to independent living. The program serves as The Core Collective's residential living community, where housing provides the foundation from which young people can prepare for adulthood.Participants receive case management, life skills education, behavioral health support, workforce preparation, financial capability education, educational assistance, and transition planning. Through structured daily living experiences and relationships with supportive adults, participants learn to manage a household, make decisions, strengthen healthy relationships, pursue education and employment goals, and prepare for permanent housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Community-Based Services:Community-Based Services extends The Core Collective's youth development work into the Normandy Schools Collaborative by providing school-based behavioral health services and coordinated support to students and their families. Services include individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and individualized assistance designed to address barriers affecting students' emotional well-being, school engagement, and healthy development. By delivering services within the school environment, the program makes support accessible to young people where they learn and spend much of their day. In partnership with students, families, educators and community organizations, Community Based Services strengthens resilience, promotes healthy relationships, improves student stability, and connects youth and families to additional resources and opportunities when needed.
- The HUB After-School Program:The HUB is The Core Collective's after-school youth engagement center, operating Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The program provides a safe, structured, and welcoming environment during the critical after-school hours where young people can build positive relationships, explore their interests, and participate in experiences that support their development.Through Youth Safety and Community Connection Zones, participants engage in academic support, life skills education, mentoring, leadership development, recreation, workforce preparation, community service, and positive peer activities. Experiential opportunities, including the CORE Caf Workforce Development Academy, allow youth to develop workplace skills, practice responsibility, explore career interests, and gain greater confidence. The HUB connects young people with caring adults and meaningful opportunities that support educational success, personal growth, community belonging, and preparation for adulthood.
- Street OutreachStreet Outreach engages youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, housing instability, family conflict, system involvement, or other barriers to safety and stability. Outreach staff meet young people where they live, learn, and gather; build trusting relationships; respond to immediate needs; and help them navigate available services and resources. The program serves as a community-based point of contact to housing assistance, behavioral health services, education, employment and workforce development, basic-needs support, and other community resources. Through early intervention, relationship-based engagement, and coordinated referrals, Street Outreach reduces barriers to services and helps young people move toward greater safety, stability, opportunity, and successful adulthood.
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
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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