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St Vincent De Paul Society District Council

EIN 47-0745721 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
78
Volunteers
766
Highest pay
$156,391, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THRIFT STORES - THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA'S FOUR THRIFT STORES OFFER DEEPLY DISCOUNTED, QUALITY ITEMS CLOTHING, TOYS, BOOKS, FURNITURE, AND MORE TO HELP LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN FINANCIAL CRISIS, TO STRETCH THEIR HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FREE STORE VOUCHERS TO THOSE IN NEED AND PARTNER WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, HOSPITALS, AND AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE ESSENTIAL GOODS AT NO COST.
  2. $1.6 million spent. DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE - OUR VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO "STEP IN", MEETING WITH INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS, AS FRIEND TO FRIEND, TO ASSESS NEEDS AND DETERMINE IF ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED THROUGH RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS, AND HELP WITH OTHER CRITICAL BILLS, THE SOCIETY AIMS TO PREVENT THE DEVASTATING SPIRAL OF HOMELESSNESS BEFORE IT BEGINS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS AND UTILITY COMPANIES, ALTHOUGH MAY ALSO INCLUDE OTHER HOUSEHOLD SERVICES AND NEEDS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM - THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND STREET OUTREACH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS AND NEAR-HOMELESS NEIGHBORS IN NEED. VOLUNTEERS PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 1,115 SACK LUNCHES, WHICH ARE DELIVERED TO NEIGHBORS WHO LIVE IN LOW-INCOME AND/OR "SENIOR" HOUSING, LOCATED IN EASTERN OMAHA.ADDITIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDE: OPERATING WARMING AND COOLING CENTERS DURING EXTREME WEATHER AT OUR DISTRICT OFFICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO DISTRIBUTES ITEMS SUCH AS ICE, FOOD, WATER, BLANKETS, AND FUEL TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING OUTDOORS, AND DELIVERS THESE STAPLES TO ENCAMPMENTS. SPECIAL OUTREACH EVENTS INCLUDE ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEALS, SUCH AS A CHRISTMAS BANQUET AND A COMMUNITY DINNER IN HONOR OF THE FEAST DAY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS TO HELP CONNECT THEM TO MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING RESOURCES, AND OTHER CRITICAL SUPPORTS.
  4. $1.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:FOOD PANTRY - THE SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA'S DISTRICT COUNCIL OPERATES A CHOICE FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND BASIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SUCH AS DIAPERS, TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. PANTRY ASSISTANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BASED ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE, HOME ADDRESSAND EXPRESSED NEED. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL'S FOOD PANTRY OFFERS PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS, INCLUDING CANNED GOODS, PACKAGED FOODS, FRESH PRODUCE FROM OUR OWN GARDEN AND LOCAL SUPPLIERS, BREAD, DAIRY, FROZEN ITEMS AND PROTEIN SOURCES. IN ADDITION TO OUR MAIN PANTRY, SEVERAL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA CONFERENCES OPERATE SMALLER PANTRIES, DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO STRUGGLING NEIGHBORS WHO LIVE IN THEIR CONFERENCES' GEOGRAPHICAL "FOOTPRINT".SACK LUNCH PROGRAM - EACH WEEKDAY, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA VOLUNTEERS PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE AN AVERAGE OF 125 FREE SACK LUNCHES, TO HOMELESS NEIGHBORS AT THE SOCIETY'S HFC AT 1715 IZARD STREET. EACH LUNCH IS DESIGNED TO BE NUTRITIOUS AND FILLING, TYPICALLY INCLUDING A SANDWICH, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE, SNACK, AND BOTTLED WATER. FOR MANY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, THIS LUNCH MAY BE THE ONLY TRUE MEAL THEY WILL EAT ON ANY GIVEN DAY.CLOSET DOOR CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - EACH WEEKDAY, VOLUNTEERS WITH THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA'S HOLY FAMILY CENTER'S "CLOSET DOOR" DISTRIBUTE A WIDE VARIETY OF CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, FREE OF CHARGE TO NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. ITEMS INCLUDE ESSENTIALS SUCH AS SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, JEANS, SHIRTS, SHOES, BOOTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND HOODIES. OTHER CLOTHING ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED "SEASONALLY", SUCH AS SHORTS, SANDALS, COATS, HATS, AND GLOVES. THEPROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS INCLUDING SLEEPING BAGS, BLANKETS, DUFFLE BAGS/BACKPACKS, RAZORS, NAIL CLIPPERS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, SOAP, SHAMPOO, LOTION, LIP BALM, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND DEODORANT.DISASTER RECOVERY - WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE, THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA SUPPORTS LOCAL NEIGHBORS WITH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM AID AND RELIEF, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND RESOURCE COORDINATION. AS A MEMBER OF THE TRI-COUNTY LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUP A COALITION OF NON-PROFITS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND VOLUNTEERS SSVP OMAHA HELPS FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES IN DOUGLAS, SARPY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES RECOVER AND BUILD LONG-TERM RESILIENCE. OUR CERTIFIED DISASTER CASE MANAGERS GUIDE SURVIVORS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS, OFTEN FOR OVER A YEAR, HELPING THEM REACH A "NEW NORMAL."NEBRASKA CRIMINAL JUSTICE REVIEW - THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OMAHA PUBLISHES THE NEBRASKA CRIMINAL JUSTICE REVIEW A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, WRITTEN BY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THOSE WHO ADMINISTER AND STAFF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THOSEWHO MAKE PLANS AND LAWS FOR IT. CIRCULATION OF THE NCJR IS OVER 1,400 QUARTERLY, WITH NEWSLETTERS MAILED TO INMATES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 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 September 1962.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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