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Society of St Vincent De Paul District Council of Attleboro

EIN 83-1207263 · Norton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Charitable organization offering financial assistance to individuals and families in need: rent, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and any other types of assistance marginalized individuals and families may need.

Income
$579,387
Spending
$733,349
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
173

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    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 September 30, 2024, 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 (12)
  1. $325,850 spent. Housing assistance program. We assisted 561 marginalized individuals and families with rent payments that were either overdue or unable to be paid. In each case, we meet in person with the responsible individual(s), guide and counsel them regarding possible sources of assistance, and provide direct assistance as needed. This population includes: (a) homeless individuals and families transitioning from the streets to a shelter to an apartment; (b) persons fighting substance addiction through the services of local sober houses, in many cases transitioning from detox facilities; (c) individuals recently released from prison seeking the services of our volunteer Reentry team who help them identify housing options, sometimes including an aforementioned sober house location; (d) families with breadwinners experiencing recent job loss or personal challenges, compromising their ability to pay their rent; and (e) individuals and families with severely limited financial resources facing eviction due to unpaid rent. Some of our grant funds, as well as our fundraising funds, are targeted toward this key program.
  2. $140,978 spent. Energy assistance program. We assisted 532 individuals and families with fuel or utility payments that were either overdue or upcoming for residents with no ability to pay these bills. These include fuel assistance for winter heating, as well as all forms of household utility assistance (oil, gas, electricity, water, etc.). We work with those seeking such assistance, advise them to request workable payment plans from fuel and utility companies, and when necessary guide them through the process of setting up such plans. Our assistance has very frequently prevented utility shutoffs, as well as restored heat for many living in the cold during the winter when oil tanks are empty and gas or electricity has been shut off due to lack of payment. Many of our grant funds support this important program.
  3. $87,538 spent. Food assistance program. We assisted 5132 individuals and families with food for their daily living. Many of these individuals receive food assistance from us repeatedly throughout each year in one of two ways: (a) We very frequently deliver food to homes of those we serve. (b) In addition, we run 2 food pantries, open at scheduled times for pre-registered members of our communities to select and take home food for their families. One pantry is open once monthly, and the other is open twice weekly. Most of the pantry food is non-perishable, but we occasionally also receive produce and meat for distribution. In addition to the $87,538.00 in food purchased from treasury funds, our food assistance also included $369,401.00 in donated food. As with all other assistance we provide, the cash donations and grant funds we receive enable us to make these purchases.
  4. $12,765 spent. Household items: beds, appliances, etc.
  5. Clothing (non-cash assistance)
  6. Personal care items (non cash assistance)
  7. $2,138 spent. Transportation
  8. $427 spent. Medical expenses
  9. $14,384 spent. Personal identification: driver's license, state IDs, etc.
  10. $1,280 spent. Employment requirements
  11. Legal Services (non-cash assistance)
  12. $9,000 spent. Disaster Services: Donation to National St. Vincent de Paul

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.

    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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