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St Vincent De Paul Society Inc

EIN 59-1711287 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A CATHOLIC LAY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS JOIN TOGETHER TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BY PROVIDING PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO THE NEEDY AND SUFFERING. WE EMBRACE ALL WORKS OF CHARITY AND JUSTICE AND MAKE NO DISTINCTION IN THOSE WE SERVE.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
26
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$134,034, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $3.7 million spent. SERVICES TO THE NEEDY - CASH AND FOOD VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE FOOD, LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION. MORE THAN 50,000 INSTANCES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, MORE THAN $911,885 IN DONATED FOOD WAS GIVEN OUT. SERVICES EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS AND THE INTRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL COURSES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. THRIFT STORE - OPERATING TWO THRIFT STORES IN NAPLES AND BONITA SPRINGS. OUR TWO LOCATIONS ARE WELL STOCKED WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $294,303 spent. MEALS-ON-WHEELS SERVES THE INFIRMED AND HOMEBOUND BY PROVIDING ONE MEAL A DAY TO THOSE IN NEED OF THIS SERVICE. THEY RECEIVE FROZEN MEALS 3 TIMES PER WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE 7 DAY WEEK. ALMOST 198 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE BY PROVIDING THEIR OWN CARS AND GASOLINE. IN AN AVERAGE MONTH, DRIVERS COVER ALMOST 5,460 MILES DELIVERING MEALS.

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 October 13, 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 May 2009.

    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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