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St Vincent De Paul Educational Foundation

EIN 43-1294513 · Perryville, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO BE A FINANCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE LOCAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. IT HAS DEVELOPED MANY FUND RAISING FUNCTIONS WITH ALL NET PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED TO THE LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Income
$717,344
Spending
$325,146
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 March 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. $291,888 spent. A PARISHIONER'S ESTATE CONTRIBUTED A RESTRICTED AMOUNT TO BE USED AS A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL. THE MONEY WAS RECEIVED AND THE GUIDELINES WERE FOLLOWED TO PAY THE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE QUALIFIED STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNTING TO $1,000 WAS EXPENDED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.ADDITIONALLY, THE REVENUE OF THE FUNDRAISERS IS PERIODICALLY TRANSFERRED TO THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL SYSTEM TO HELP SUPPORT THE PAROCHIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR THAT AMOUNT WAS $98,108.SALARY ASSISTANCE, TEACHER SUPPLIES,EQUIPMENT, AND TUITION ASSISTANCE WERE NEEDED IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND A REQUEST WAS MADE BY THE SCHOOLS TO FUND SOME OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS. A TOTAL OF $115,498 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO PAY FOR THE REQUESTED NEEDS.THE HIGH SCHOOL NEEDED A NEW ROOF. THE FOUNDATION BORROWED $900,000 TO HELP FUND THAT PROJECT AS WELL AS COLLECTING $105,550 FROM DONORS. THE TOTAL COST TO INSTALL THE NEW METAL ROOF WAS $1,075,359. THE FOUNDATION PAID FOR NEW DOORS AND CAMERAS FOR THE SCHOOL. THE TOTAL COSTS FORTHOSE IMPROVEMENTS ARE $34,275 AND $10,017 RESPECTIVELY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 2025.

    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 September 1985.

    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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