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St Vincent De Paul Society

EIN 94-1207701 · San Rafael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE, THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF MARIN OFFERS COMPASSIONATE, INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO HELP OUR NEEDIEST NEIGHBORS OBTAIN NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND A VOICE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
46
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$256,642, ceo

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $3.6 million spent. HOMELESSNESS SERVICES - THE MARIN HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM (HOT) IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AMONG LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO BRIDGE SERVICE GAPS AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH THE GREATEST NEEDS IN ACCESSING PERMANENT HOUSING. USING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BEST PRACTICES, HOT FOCUSES ON A SMALL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND DEVELOPS A PERSONALIZED HOUSING PLAN FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. THESE PLANS MAY INCLUDE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT, FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES, OR WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. IN ADDITION, RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MARIN COUNTY RESIDENTS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. RAPID RESPONSE PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE BY PHONE OR THROUGH A WALK-IN SERVICE CENTER (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY). SERVICES MAY INCLUDE CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE, RENTAL DEPOSITS, SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND SHORT-TERM HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REGAIN STABILITY AND TRANSITION INTO SAFE, AFFORDABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $1.6 million spent. FREE DINING ROOM - THE FREE DINING ROOM WAS CREATED IN 1981 TO SERVE MARIN COUNTY'S HUNGRY CITIZENS NUTRITIOUS, WELL-BALANCED MEALS IN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. THE FREE DINING ROOM HAS SERVED MORE THAN 2 MILLION MEALS SINCE THEN, OFTEN PROVIDING THE ONLY SUSTENANCE OF THE DAY FOR THOSE WHO EAT THERE. MANY DINERS ARE MARIN'S "WORKING POOR," STRUGGLING TO STAY HOUSED, LIVING IN POVERTY, AND TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. THE DINING ROOM SERVES SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BOTH HOMELESS AND HOUSED IN THE COMMUNITY. THE DINING ROOM CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 200,000 MEALS ANNUALLY.
  3. $1.2 million spent. CONFERENCES - IN MOST CATHOLIC PARISHES WITHIN MARIN COUNTY, SMALL GROUPS OF MEN AND WOMEN ORGANIZE LOCAL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO ASSIST NEIGHBORS IN NEED. THESE GROUPS, KNOWN AS CONFERENCES, PROVIDE HELP TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS, PREVENTING EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS BY ADDRESSING FINANCIAL CRISES ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES AND RENT, FOOD PANTRIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING CLOTHING AND FURNITURE. WHILE NOT SOCIAL WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE SOLACE AND COMFORT FOR PEOPLE AT RISK OF ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION.

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 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 September 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 January 2009.

    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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