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Seton Center Inc

EIN 52-1182284 · Emmitsburg, MD

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SETON CENTER'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO BUILD A HOPEFUL FUTURE IN THE SPIRIT OF SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON THROUGH A FOCUS ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE WHOLE PERSON.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$151,268, finance

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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. $165,884 spent. SETON CENTER, INC. PARTNERS WITH AREA DENTISTS AND ORAL SURGEONS TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES AT REDUCED RATES FOR ADULTS. CLIENTS ARE INTERVIEWED FOR ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MARYLAND RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 24 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.
  2. $40,020 spent. SETON CENTER PROVIDES MARYLAND RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY WITH EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THEIR UTILITY INVOICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 62 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.SETON CENTER PROVIDES MARYLAND RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY WITH EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE IN THE PAYMENT OF THEIR RENT/HOUSING. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 44 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.
  3. $71,135 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING CLOTHING VOUCHERS, FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE, AND MEDICAL & PRESCRIPTION CO-PAYMENT SUPPORT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS, REDUCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. ASSISTANCE IS DELIVERED THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS, ENSURING EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO CLOTHING, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND NECESSARY HEALTHCARE.
  4. $496,246 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A THRIFT STORE AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY. THE STORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, WHICH ARE SORTED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT LOW COST. THIS ACTIVITY PROVIDES AFFORDABLE GOODS TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE GENERATING REVENUE THAT IS USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 March 1946.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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