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St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County Inc

EIN 93-0454786 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY.

Income
$56.2 million
Spending
$56.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 30%
Employees
1,056
Volunteers
902
Highest pay
$218,155, executive di

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 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. $29.0 million spent. THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS AND RECYCLING - TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND BEDS TO THOSE IN NEED WHILE RECYCLING TO KEEP USABLE ITEMS OUT OF THE WASTE STREAM.
  2. $16.0 million spent. SVDP'S SERVICE ENRICHED HOUSING PROGRAMS SERVE UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND VETERANS. CONNECTIONS, A RAPID REHOUSING HUD-FUNDED GRANT SERVED 14 HOUSEHOLDS, 42 INDIVIDUALS AND 22 CHILDREN. LIFT, A HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING GRANT FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS SINGLES/FAMILIES WITH A MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTION DISABILITY SERVED 21 HOUSEHOLDS, 46 INDIVIDUALS AND 18 CHILDREN HARP, A HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SERVING ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND DISABILITY SERVED 19 HOUSEHOLDS AND 24 INDIVIDUALS. FOUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING HOMELESS VETERANS INCLUDE EMERGENCY CONTRACT BEDS, GRANT AND PER DIEM, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES. GRANT AND PER DIEM IS A DIRECT CONTRACT WITH THE VETERANS AFFAIR DEPARTMENT WITH SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT, BUDGETING AND PLANNING FOR PERMANENT HOUSING, THERE ARE 12 BEDS IN THIS PROGRAM AND 45 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THIS PAST YEAR. VET LIFT'S PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 16 HOUSEHOLDS COMPRISED OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, DISABLED VETERANS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF). SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES COMING HOME IS A RAPID REHOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVING VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ADMINISTERED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SINCE FISCAL YEAR 2011. THE PROGRAM OFFERS 90 DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, FUNDS FOR RAPID REHOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, UTILITIES, MOVING, AND TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPPORT OBTAINING OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE INCOME, OBTAIN BENEFITS, LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM SERVED 265 HOUSEHOLDS. 83 OF THESE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZED HOMELESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE, AND 182 OF THESE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZED RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTANCE. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN HOUSING PROGRAMS ARE THE VALLEY INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM (VIDA), RURAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (RHRP) AND STRENGTHENING, PRESERVING AND REUNIFYING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SPRF). THE VIDA PROGRAM PROVIDES SAVINGS CLUBS, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS. RHRP IS A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS HOMEOWNERS WITH HOUSEHOLD INCOMES BELOW 80% OR THE FEDERAL MEDIAN INCOME THAT ARE LIVING IN SMALL CITIES AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LANE COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW INTEREST LOANS AND SERVED 11 HOUSEHOLDS OR 16 PEOPLE TOTAL. SVDP'S SERVICE ENRICHED HOUSING PROGRAMS SERVE UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND VETERANS. CONNECTIONS, A RAPID REHOUSING HUD-FUNDED GRANT SERVED 14 HOUSEHOLDS, 42 INDIVIDUALS AND 22 CHILDREN. LIFT, A HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING GRANT FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS SINGLES/FAMILIES WITH A MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTION DISABILITY SERVED 21 HOUSEHOLDS, 46 INDIVIDUALS AND 18 CHILDREN HARP, A HUD-FUNDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SERVING ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND DISABILITY SERVED 19 HOUSEHOLDS AND 24 INDIVIDUALS. FOUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING HOMELESS VETERANS INCLUDE EMERGENCY CONTRACT BEDS, GRANT AND PER DIEM, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES. GRANT AND PER DIEM IS A DIRECT CONTRACT WITH THE VETERANS AFFAIR DEPARTMENT WITH SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT, BUDGETING AND PLANNING FOR PERMANENT HOUSING, THERE ARE 12 BEDS IN THIS PROGRAM AND 45 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THIS PAST YEAR. VET LIFT'S PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 16 HOUSEHOLDS COMPRISED OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, DISABLED VETERANS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF). SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES COMING HOME IS A RAPID REHOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVING VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ADMINISTERED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SINCE FISCAL YEAR 2011. THE PROGRAM OFFERS 90 DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, FUNDS FOR RAPID REHOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, UTILITIES, MOVING, AND TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPPORT OBTAINING OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE INCOME, OBTAIN BENEFITS, LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM SERVED 265 HOUSEHOLDS. 83 OF THESE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZED HOMELESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE, AND 182 OF THESE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS UTILIZED RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTANCE. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN HOUSING PROGRAMS ARE THE VALLEY INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM (VIDA), RURAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (RHRP) AND STRENGTHENING, PRESERVING AND REUNIFYING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SPRF). THE VIDA PROGRAM PROVIDES SAVINGS CLUBS, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS. RHRP IS A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS HOMEOWNERS WITH HOUSEHOLD INCOMES BELOW 80% OR THE FEDERAL MEDIAN INCOME THAT ARE LIVING IN SMALL CITIES AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LANE COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW INTEREST LOANS AND SERVED 11 HOUSEHOLDS OR 16 PEOPLE TOTAL.
  3. $7.2 million spent. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE MEET THEIR BASIC NEED BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND HELP WITH RENT, UTILITIES, AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. MAJOR PROGRAMS WITHIN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE THE SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE (PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED), EUGENE SERVICE STATION (DAY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS SINGLES), EGAN WARMING CENTER (AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER THAT OPENS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER), FIRST PLACE FAMILY CENTER (DAY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES), FIRST PLACE NIGHT SHELTER (AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR FAMILIES). WE HAVE A DIVERSE GROUP OF SHELTER PROGRAMS THAT HAVE SEEN A SURGE OF SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 310 SAFE SLEEP SITE IS OUR RV AND VEHICLE PARKING PROGRAM, OFFERING SPACE AND SANCTUARY FOR 45 RVS AND 10 SMALLER VEHICLE SPACES. 410 SAFE SLEEP SITE HAS HAD AN EVOLVING CLIENT BASE THAT IS FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE. DAWN TO DAWN HAS BEEN OPERATING AGAIN AT 24/7 CAPACITY FOR THE YEAR AND IS OUR LOWEST BARRIER SHELTER. THE SCHLIES RESOURCE CENTER WAS LAUNCHED APRIL 2025 AND HAS SEEN CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT FROM CLIENTS AND A GROWING ROSTER OF PROVIDERS THAT UTILIZE IT. THE SCHLIES RESOURCE CENTER IS A HUB FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO COME TOGETHER AND PROVIDE HOLISTIC WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM DAWN TO DAWN AND ACROSS THE PARKING LOT FROM EUGENE SERVICE CENTER. THE SUPPORTED WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. THE WORK READINESS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH SET AND ACHIEVE CAREER GOALS. SECOND CHANCE RENTER'S EDUCATION PROVIDES AN 8-WEEK COURSE COVERING TOPICS INCLUDING LANDLORD/TENANT LAW, HOW TO BE THE BEST TENANT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. UPON COMPLETION OF CLASS, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED A CERTIFICATE TO PRESENT TO PROSPECTIVE LANDLORD. BECAUSE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS WE WERE UNABLE TO MEET IN PERSON. STAFF REWROTE THE COURSE WORKBOOK AND NOW ALL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. FIRST PLACE FAMILY CENTER IS OUR DAY ACCESS LOCATION AT 4060 W. AMAZON DRIVE, WHERE UNHOUSED FAMILIES CAN UTILIZE SERVICES SUCH AS LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, MAIL, AND ALSO OUR NEWLY RELAUNCHED PRESCHOOL. THE FIRST PLACE ANNEX NIGHT SHELTER IS AT THE SAME LOCATION AND HOSTS 28 FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME SERVICES AS THE DAY ACCESS, AS WELL AS FOOD STORAGE, AND PROVIDED MEALS DURING THEIR STAY. THERE IS 3RD PARTY CASE MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED BY WILLAMETTE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THE OVERNIGHT PARKING PROGRAM (OPP) IN EUGENE IS OUR LONGEST RUNNING SHELTER PROGRAM, AND WE HAVE BEGUN OFFERING A PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO PARK AT 1995 W. AMAZON PARKWAY. WE HAVE 3 FAMILIES AT THIS SITE AT A TIME. THEY CAN USE A SMALL PORTION OF THE BUILDING FOR FOOD STORAGE, COOKING, AND USING THE RESTROOM AND SHOWERING. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE MEET THEIR BASIC NEED BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND HELP WITH RENT, UTILITIES, AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. MAJOR PROGRAMS WITHIN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE THE SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE (PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED), EUGENE SERVICE STATION (DAY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS SINGLES), EGAN WARMING CENTER (AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER THAT OPENS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER), FIRST PLACE FAMILY CENTER (DAY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES), FIRST PLACE NIGHT SHELTER (AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR FAMILIES). WE HAVE A DIVERSE GROUP OF SHELTER PROGRAMS THAT HAVE SEEN A SURGE OF SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 310 SAFE SLEEP SITE IS OUR RV AND VEHICLE PARKING PROGRAM, OFFERING SPACE AND SANCTUARY FOR 45 RVS AND 10 SMALLER VEHICLE SPACES. 410 SAFE SLEEP SITE HAS HAD AN EVOLVING CLIENT BASE THAT IS FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE. DAWN TO DAWN HAS BEEN OPERATING AGAIN AT 24/7 CAPACITY FOR THE YEAR AND IS OUR LOWEST BARRIER SHELTER. THE SCHLIES RESOURCE CENTER WAS LAUNCHED APRIL 2025 AND HAS SEEN CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT FROM CLIENTS AND A GROWING ROSTER OF PROVIDERS THAT UTILIZE IT. THE SCHLIES RESOURCE CENTER IS A HUB FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO COME TOGETHER AND PROVIDE HOLISTIC WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM DAWN TO DAWN AND ACROSS THE PARKING LOT FROM EUGENE SERVICE CENTER. THE SUPPORTED WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. THE WORK READINESS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH SET AND ACHIEVE CAREER GOALS. SECOND CHANCE RENTER'S EDUCATION PROVIDES AN 8-WEEK COURSE COVERING TOPICS INCLUDING LANDLORD/TENANT LAW, HOW TO BE THE BEST TENANT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. UPON COMPLETION OF CLASS, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED A CERTIFICATE TO PRESENT TO PROSPECTIVE LANDLORD. BECAUSE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS WE WERE UNABLE TO MEET IN PERSON. STAFF REWROTE THE COURSE WORKBOOK AND NOW ALL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. FIRST PLACE FAMILY CENTER IS OUR DAY ACCESS LOCATION AT 4060 W. AMAZON DRIVE, WHERE UNHOUSED FAMILIES CAN UTILIZE SERVICES SUCH AS LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, MAIL, AND ALSO OUR NEWLY RELAUNCHED PRESCHOOL. THE FIRST PLACE ANNEX NIGHT SHELTER IS AT THE SAME LOCATION AND HOSTS 28 FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME SERVICES AS THE DAY ACCESS, AS WELL AS FOOD STORAGE, AND PROVIDED MEALS DURING THEIR STAY. THERE IS 3RD PARTY CASE MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED BY WILLAMETTE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THE OVERNIGHT PARKING PROGRAM (OPP) IN EUGENE IS OUR LONGEST RUNNING SHELTER PROGRAM, AND WE HAVE BEGUN OFFERING A PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO PARK AT 1995 W. AMAZON PARKWAY. WE HAVE 3 FAMILIES AT THIS SITE AT A TIME. THEY CAN USE A SMALL PORTION OF THE BUILDING FOR FOOD STORAGE, COOKING, AND USIN

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 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 October 2006.

    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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