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Vincentian Charities Inc

EIN 45-3631367 · Lady Lake, FL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, STABLE HOUSING, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND BUILD LASTING STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES.

Income
$129,345
Spending
$13,570
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 (3)
  1. VINCENTIAN CHARITIES, INC. PROVIDED HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED BY HELPING ENSURE SAFE AND STABLE LIVING CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, MENTORING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, COVERING FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, AND ACADEMIC GUIDANCE. THESE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FURTHERED THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL STABILITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $13,570 spent. VINCENTIAN CHARITIES, INC. PROVIDED HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED BY HELPING ENSURE SAFE AND STABLE LIVING CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, MENTORING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, COVERING FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, AND ACADEMIC GUIDANCE. THESE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FURTHERED THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL STABILITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS.
  3. VINCENTIAN CHARITIES, INC. PROVIDED HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED BY HELPING ENSURE SAFE AND STABLE LIVING CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, MENTORING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, COVERING FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, AND ACADEMIC GUIDANCE. THESE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FURTHERED THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL STABILITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.

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

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 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 October 2012.

    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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