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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Association Inc

EIN 68-0662503 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are dedicated to welcoming and serving all people in the spirit of the Gospel Message as we strive to provide for those in need, strengthen and preserve family life, and serve the community with dignity and respect.We commit ourselves as individuals to live out these values in our daily work as we serve the needs of others. We strive to bring encouragement and assist those who seek counsel in matters of nourishment, health, employment, child care and education.We further commit ourselves to assist in providing for a loving and caring environment that will enable a child to grow physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

Income
$261,068
Spending
$238,852
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 December 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. $117,400 spent. The corporation manages a utility assistance program. Qualifying participants are encouraged to foster responsibility by requiring them to provide a portion of the utility bill and then the corporation will at least match or contribute a higher percentage to apply to the outstanding utility bill. The corporation collects the recipients portion and pays the utility company directly.
  2. $78,996 spent. THE CORPORATION SUPPLIES TRUCKS, TRAILER, OPERATING EXPENSES AND VOLUNTEERS TO PICK UP FOOD DONATIONS FROM LOCAL GROCERY STORES, FROM FOOD SEARCH AND FOOD BANK. THE FOOD IS DELIVERED TO AND DISTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD PANTRY TO THE POOR WHO REGISTER TO RECEIVE IT. THE FOOD PANTRY VERIFIES THOSE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HELP.
  3. $41,382 spent. THE CORPORATION PROVIDED A FACILITY AND UTILITIES TO ASSSIST LOCAL FOOD PANTRY OPERATIONS. THE FACILITY INCLUDES CLASSROOMS FROM WHICH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS CAN OFFER SERVICES AND ASSISTENCE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 2008.

    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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