National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to grow in holiness and build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need."
Year, State Incorporated:
1845, DE
Also Known As:
St. Vincent de Paul National Council
The National Council of the United States of Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) offers a range of human services to those in need via its member local chapters (councils and conferences). Current principal programs include Spiritual Formation, Friends of the Poor and Systemic Change grants, International Twinning, domestic and international disaster relief services, operational support, fundraising assistance, and communications. SVDP volunteers provide person-to-person services and work to prevent homelessness by offering immediate aid in the form of rental assistance and helping with utility payments, as well as help with food, prescription medication, household essentials, dental care, and clothing.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul's program expenses were:
Disaster: $8,482,383
Council and conference assistance: $8,284,837
Total Program Expenses: $16,767,220
Chief Executive
David Barringer, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$267,207
Chair of the Board
John Berry
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
26
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $19,580,699, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $7,285,484 |
| Council solidarity dues | $2,178,312 |
| Private grants and contracts | $2,538,512 |
| Federal grant revenue | $6,228,198 |
| Publication and other sales | $1,664,877 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,350,193 |
| Investment income | $865,461 |
| Regions and other income | $82,763 |
| Meeting income | $487,146 |
| Total Income | $22,680,946 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $22,680,946 |
| Total expenses: | $20,461,797 |
| Program expenses | $16,767,220 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,555,074 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,139,503 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,219,149 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,297,611 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,516,760 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,307,028 |
| Total Assets | $16,823,788 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended September 30, 2023, SVDP received in-kind contributions totaling $1,350,193 in the form of donated inventory.
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