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St Vincents Institution

EIN 95-1643367 · Santa Barbara, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ST. VINCENT'S IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS THROUGH PROGRAMS ROOTED IN THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. FAITHFUL TO THE CHARISM OF THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, WE SERVE OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND FAMILY ENRICHMENTOPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$12.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-25.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
91
Volunteers
114
Highest pay
$288,067, ceo-president

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: 30 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 107% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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 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 (6)
  1. $1.7 million spent. SAN VICENTE MOBILE HOME PARK: IN JULY OF 1977, FESS E. PARKER AND ROB RICE AS LESSEES AND ST. VINCENT'S AS LESSOR ENTERED INTO A 40 YEAR LONG-TERM LAND LEASE. AS PART OF THE LONG TERM LEASE, THE LAND WAS CONVERTED INTO 270 SPACES FOR MOBILE HOMES AND WAS DESIGNATED AS A MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SENIORS 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. ON JULY 19, 2017, ST. VINCENT'S TRANSFERRED THE UNDERLYING LAND OF SAN VICENTE MOBILE HOME PARK TO VINCENT'S MINISTRIES, LLC AND EXECUTED THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE 40 YEAR LONG TERM LEASE BY ASSIGNING THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN, TO AND UNDER THE LEASE TO VINCENT'S MINISTRIES, LLC. ON JULY 29, 2017, THE SAN VICENTE MOBILE HOME PARK 40 YEAR LONG TERM LEASE TERMINATED AND THE SAN VICENTE MOBILE HOME PARK REVERTED TO VINCENT'S MINISTRIES, LLC.
  2. $1.9 million spent. ST. VINCENT'S CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A CATHOLIC CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS WITH A LICENSED CAPACITY OF UP TO 98 CHILDREN. ST. VINCENT'S CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND OPERATES THREE SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS. THE CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM A HIGH QUALITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM WHERE EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED TWO MEALS AND SNACKS DAILY. THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM ALLOWING FOR EDUCATION, PLAY AND EXERCISING IN A SAFE, FRESH AIR ENVIRONMENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6/30/25, 41 CLIENTS WERE SERVED FOR 247 DAYS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. ST. VINCENT'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM (FSP) PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AGES ZERO TO FIVE. IN KEEPING WITH ST. VINCENT'S MISSION OF FAMILY STRENGTHENING, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP EACH MOTHER CREATE STABILITY AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING FOR HERSELF AND HER CHILDREN. ST. VINCENT'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS A SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESS MULTIPLE LIFE ISSUES THAT CONFRONT FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENTING EDUCATION AND A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING AND SCHEDULE FOR THE MOTHERS AS WELL AS A CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM IS UP TO 27 MONTHS.FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6/30/25, 25 CLIENTS WERE SERVED FOR 365 DAYS.
  4. $4.0 million spent. CAMPUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - ST. VINCENT'S OWNS AND OPERATES TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: 1) ST. VINCENT'S GARDENS, A 75-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT THAT OFFERS TWO, THREE AND FOUR BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES, AND 2) VILLA CARIDAD (A SEPARATE FORM 990 FILER), A 95 ONE-BEDOOM DEVELOPMENT THAT IS A HUD 202 PRAC SENIOR PROPERTY FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6/30/25, 370 CLIENTS WERE SERVED FOR 365 DAYS.
  5. $411,673 spent. THE FR. VIRGIL CORDANO CENTER, THE CENTER, IS A COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY OF THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS AT THE OLD MISSION OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY AT ST. VINCENT'S. THE CENTER THAT IS ROOTED IN THE GOSPEL AND THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. FAITHFUL TO THE TRADITIONS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, THE CENTER PROVIDES A PLACE OF WELCOME AND SUPPORT FOR HUMAN AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING FOR ALL OF OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN NEED. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS BY FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH DAILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. WE OPERATE AS A LOW-BARRIER SERVICE CENTER, PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH CONSISTENT CONTACT THROUGH SIX HOURS OF PROGRAMMING EACH DAY. OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH CENTERS ON BUILDING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, ALLOWING MEMBERS TO ENGAGE WITH CASE MANAGERS ORGANICALLY. THIS MODEL ENSURES MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED IN CREATING AND ACHIEVING THEIR OWN GOALS. OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOCUS ON MEMBER-LED OBJECTIVES, SUCH AS OBTAINING VITAL DOCUMENTS, SECURING HOUSING, OR ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE. WE ASSIST MEMBERS WITH GOVERNMENT BENEFITS APPLICATIONS, EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, AND HOUSING NAVIGATION, ALIGNING WITH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY'S COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, ENSURING MEMBERS HAVE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. TRACKING METRICS AND OUTCOMES ENSURES WE MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF SERVICE. WE REGULARLY REVIEW MEMBER PROGRESS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS AND PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SHELTERS, RAPID REHOUSING, AND CAREER SUPPORT. THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, THE CENTER EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS BY GUIDING THEM THROUGH PERSONALIZED ACTION PLANS, HELPING THEM TRANSITION OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND TOWARD GREATER STABILITY. ST. VINCENT'S INSTITUTION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF DE MARILLAC, LLC. DE MARILLAC, LLC IS CONSIDERED A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES. AT THE END OF JUNE 2025, THE CENTER PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 37,000 MEALS DURING THE YEAR.
  6. $110,076 spent. SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDE ST. VINCENT'S POZZO ACQATIC CENTER (POOL) AND ST. VICENT'S HEART, OUR CAMPUS OUTREACH PROGRAM. CASA CARITAS AND SETON VILLAGE FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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