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Society of St Vincent De Paul Portland Council

EIN 93-0456525 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMPASSION AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF RACE, ORIGIN, RELIGION OR GENDER.

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$13.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
41
Volunteers
2,012
Highest pay
$112,009, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $6.3 million spent. FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. FOOD IS EITHER PURCHASED THROUGH OREGON FOOD BANK AND OTHER SUPPLIERS, OR DONATED FROM GENEROUS BUSINESS PARTNERS. FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED FROM WALK-IN PANTRIES OR DELIVERY OPERATIONS.
  2. $4.8 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES: RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE WHICH PROVIDES RELIEF TO CLIENTS WHO ARE FACING DIFFICULTY MEETING THEIR RENT OR WHO FACE IMMINENT EVICTION. UTILITY ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PREVENT SERVICE SHUT-OFF.
  3. $1.7 million spent. THRIFT STORE: IN NOVEMBER 2024 THE SOCIETY OPENED A THRIFT STORE AT A LEASED LOCATION ON THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF PORTLAND. THE THRIFT STORE OFFERS FOR SALE AFFORDABLE DONATED GOODS OF ALL CATEGORIES, PROVIDES LOCAL EMPLOYMENT, AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE THRIFT STORE IS OPERATED AS PART OF THE SOCIETY'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND HAS A GOAL OF GENERATING A PROFIT THAT WILL ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO THE SOCIETY'S OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES.
  4. $175,112 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: A 32-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN SEASIDE, OREGON THAT PROVIDES LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AREA.

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 August 1937.

    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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