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Society of St Vincent De Paul St Therese Conference

EIN 92-0125695 · Juneau, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL CHARITY AND WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
80
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$79,876, executive di

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED HAS BEEN A FOCUS OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF JUNEAU FOR OVER 20 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, WE HAVE BUILT 15 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND 11 APARTMENTS FOR SINGLE HOMELESS, DISABLED ADULTS, AND 29 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. IN ADDITION WE OPERATE 24 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS AT SMITH HALL AND 22 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND RECENTLY HOMELESS AT CHANNELVIEW. MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES ARE HOUSED OR KEPT FROM EVICTION BY THE SOCIETY EVERY YEAR. SIGNIFICANT INCOME IS GOING INTO A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE CONCERNS IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BUILDINGS, INCLUDING SIDING, INSULATION, GUTTERS, DRAINAGE, AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS. PROVISION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED HAS BEEN A FOCUS OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF JUNEAU FOR OVER 20 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, WE HAVE BUILT 15 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND 11 APARTMENTS FOR SINGLE HOMELESS, DISABLED ADULTS, AND 29 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. IN ADDITION WE OPERATE 24 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS AT SMITH HALL AND 22 APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND RECENTLY HOMELESS AT CHANNELVIEW. MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES ARE HOUSED OR KEPT FROM EVICTION BY THE SOCIETY EVERY YEAR. SIGNIFICANT INCOME IS GOING INTO A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE CONCERNS IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BUILDINGS, INCLUDING SIDING, INSULATION, GUTTERS, DRAINAGE, AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS.
  2. $427,444 spent. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE THAT SELLS DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BOOKS, FURNITURE, AND PROVISIONS. THE THRIFT STORE IS THE ECONOMIC ENGINE THAT MAKES POSSIBLE ALL THE CHARITABLE WORK OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. IT PROVIDES A CHANNEL FOR THE COMMUNITY TO DONATE AND RECYCLE CLOTHING, AND USED GOODS FOR RESALE AT MODEST PRICES. IT ALSO PROVIDES OUR ORGANIZATION WITH CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO GIVE FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE IN NEED. THE THRIFT STORE IS OPERATED WITH A DEDICATED POOL OF WORKERS, A COMBINATION OF VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES, MANY OF WHOM ARE WORKING THEIR WAY OUT OF POVERTY INTO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING.
  3. $981,223 spent. PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS COMES IN THE FORM OF MANY SERVICES WE PROVIDE AS WELL AS CLOTHING, FOOD, SHELTER, AND MONETARY AID TO THE INDIGENT POPULATION OF JUNEAU AND SOUTHEAST ALASKA. THE SOBERING CENTER AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PROVIDES LOW-COST MEDICAL SERVICES AND A SLEEP OFF AREA TO THOSE ON THE STREET WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE SENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES UP TO TEN INDIVIDUALS A DAY AND HOUSES AN AVERAGE OF 4 PEOPLE A DAY. WE ALSO PROVED CASH STIPENDS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET BY PAYING RENTAL SUPPORT, MONEY FOR UTILITY BILLS, MONEY FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS, AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY FOOD FREE OF CHARGE TO AROUND FORTY INDIVIDUALS A WEEK. THESE SERVICES HELP OUR HOUSEHOLD IN PROPERTIES OWNED OR MANAGED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AND AN ADDITIONAL 300 TO 400 HOUSEHOLDS. DURING THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, WE PROVIDED HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS TO 450 HOUSEHOLDS, AND GIFTS UNDER OUR ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM TO OVER 250 CHILDREN AND DISABLED ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS COMES IN THE FORM OF MANY SERVICES WE PROVIDE AS WELL AS CLOTHING, FOOD, SHELTER, AND MONETARY AID TO THE INDIGENT POPULATION OF JUNEAU AND SOUTHEAST ALASKA. THE SOBERING CENTER AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PROVIDES LOW-COST MEDICAL SERVICES AND A SLEEP OFF AREA TO THOSE ON THE STREET WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE SENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS PROGRAM SERVES UP TO TEN INDIVIDUALS A DAY AND HOUSES AN AVERAGE OF 4 PEOPLE A DAY. WE ALSO PROVED CASH STIPENDS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET BY PAYING RENTAL SUPPORT, MONEY FOR UTILITY BILLS, MONEY FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS, AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY FOOD FREE OF CHARGE TO AROUND FORTY INDIVIDUALS A WEEK. THESE SERVICES HELP OUR HOUSEHOLD IN PROPERTIES OWNED OR MANAGED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AND AN ADDITIONAL 300 TO 400 HOUSEHOLDS. DURING THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, WE PROVIDED HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS TO 450 HOUSEHOLDS, AND GIFTS UNDER OUR ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM TO OVER 250 CHILDREN AND DISABLED ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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 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 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 September 2010.

    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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