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Society of St Vincent De Paul

EIN 93-0831082 · Medford, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Rogue Valley Society was established in 1982 to serve the poor and needy. Our all-volunteer staff serve all who come regardless of race, creed, religion or ethnic origin.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,746

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Social Services: Sacred Heart Conference servicing Jackson County ascertained the local needs by conducting interviews and consultations. Specific assistance was given for rent, utilities, medications, and Oregon ID cards. Case histories are maintained and work in conjunction with other charitable organizations in the area. Individuals served was 8,263 by 31 volunteers clocking over 4,439 hours.
  2. $460,841 spent. Kitchen/Dining: One conference (unit) St. Teresa, is open five days a week serving hot, healthy meals, for men, women and children. The majority of the food is donated by grocery stores, restaurants, and local farmers. Individuals served was 25,042 by 416 volunteers clocking 8,290 hours.
  3. $448,658 spent. SHELTER: ONE CONFERENCE (UNIT) ST. ANTHONY. OPERATED SHELTER PRIMARILY FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN. OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK. MAXIMUM STAY IS 30 DAYS. ON SITE FULL TIME LIVE IN SUPERVISORS. THE CONFERENCE SERVED 9,294 CLIENTS; STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 3 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH CLOCKING 9,401 HOURS.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: HOME VISITS & MEDICATION ASSIST PROGRAM:TWO CONFERENCES (UNITS) OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ST. AUGUSTINE, SERVICING ASHLAND, MEDFORD AND CENTRAL POINT. NEEDS WERE ASCERTAINED BY HOME VISITATION AND CONSULTATION. SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE WAS GIVEN FOR RENT, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS. ST. AUGUSTINE CONFERENCE ALSO PARTICIPATES IN A PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION ASSISTANCES THROUGH INTERFACE WITH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES. INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 1,298; STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 24 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH CLOCKING 3,647 HOURS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: SHELTER: ONE CONFERENCE (UNIT) ST. ANTHONY. OPERATED SHELTER PRIMARILY FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN. OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK. MAXIMUM STAY IS 30 DAYS. ON SITE FULL TIME LIVE IN SUPERVISORS. THE CONFERENCE SERVED 9,294 CLIENTS; STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 3 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH CLOCKING 9,401 HOURS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: THRIFT STORE: ONE CONFERENCE (UNIT) BLESSED ANNA MARIE. OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK. VIRTUALLY ALL MERCHANDISE WAS DONATED. PEOPLE REFERRED BY HOME VISITATION CONFERENCES WERE GIVEN FREE CLOTHING, FURNITURE, ETC. SOLD MERCHANDISE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE INCOME FROM THE SALE OF DONATED ITEMS WAS USED TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDINGS, PAY UTILITES, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR OTHER CONFERENCES. INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 810; STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 94 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH CLOCKING IN 36,356 HOURS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: ROGUE VALLEY COUNCIL: THE COUNCIL'S ADMINISTRATION OFFICE MAINTAINS ALL CLIENT, DONOR AND FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR THE CONFERENCES MENTIONED ABOVE. THE COUNCIL PAYS FOR ALL OVERHEAD, INDIRECT EXPENSES AND MOST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED BY THE CONFERENCES. THE COUNCIL ALSO PAYS FOR SOME PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE THE CLIENTS THROUGH THE CONFERENCES. STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 18 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH PROVIDING 4,885 HOURS OF SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: URBAN REST STOP: ST. FRANCIS CONFERENCE PROVIDES SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES THREE MORNINGS A WEEK. THE CONFERENCE SERVED 3,947 INDIVIDUALS AND WAS STAFFED BY AN AVERAGE OF 17 VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH CLOCKING 3,008 HOURS.

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 June 1989.

    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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