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2403 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston TX 77021-2023
Houston TX | IRS ruling year: 2011 | EIN: 74-1464210
The Society, part of an international organization, serves the poor through approximately 60 parish volunteer conferences. Food, rent & utilities assistance, clothing, furniture/household goods & other forms of direct assistance are provided through personal contact.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 14/14 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 14/14 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 12.71% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 12.71% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 95.71% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 95.71% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Special school for the blind, handicapped, etc (BMF activity code: 031)
Hospital (BMF activity code: 150)
Publishing activities (BMF activity code: 120)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston) or EIN (741464210) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society received funding from the Greater Houston Community Foundation COVID 19 fund, Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund, and others and was able to provide $2.1M in financial, rental, and utility assistance reaching 15,604 individuals. Additionally, we were able to provide 2.7 million pounds of food through our Food Network. While we are extremely proud to have been able to provide such assistance, it was an incredible learning opportunity to deepen our understanding of the benefit of flexible emergency financial assistance in the lives of neighbors who are experiencing financial hardship. It also reaffirmed our fundamental belief that all people have strengths and that when given resources and support, people in need are in a position and quite capable and in a position to make the best decisions to help themselves and their families.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
The pandemic forced the Society’s Central Council to take immediate action to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers, staff, and those they serve. The Society used the disaster plan created for natural disasters as a guide to implement a plan for continuing services amidst the pandemic. In January 2020, the Society moved to a cloud-based system to allow staff to work remotely. By March 18, the staff and Vincentians were already offering services in a modified way. To adhere to CDC guidelines and avoid large gatherings of people, we temporarily closed our resale shops but continued helping by phone service. Our Vincentian Service Center operated the Food Network to provide essential needs services and support to its 22 parish-based pantries. The Society worked with the Houston Food Bank and collaborated with Catholic Charities to address the needs of the community in a strategic way. Their goal was to make food available in areas without food services.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
In early January 2020, the Society moved to a cloud-based system to allow staff to work remotely. By March 18, the staff and Vincentians were already offering services in a modified way.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Although most administrative and support staff have returned to the office, more flexibility has been given if the need to work remotely. Essential program staff has and continues to offer modified services, such as drive through pantries and Pop-Up Pantries when requested. Vincentians will continue to utilize technology for efficiencies in delivery of services. As our organization has become more advanced in technology, collaborations and training have become commonplace and the electronic process for intake, data collections and reporting has been streamlined.
Not Currently Scored
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Vincentian Services:Vincentian services has Conferences in approximately 60 parishes which provide compassionate person-to-person service to people in need through home visits and food pantry programs ... (More)
Vincentian Services:Vincentian services has Conferences in approximately 60 parishes which provide compassionate person-to-person service to people in need through home visits and food pantry programs. Assistance is provided with rent, utilities, medical and dental bills, transportation and other emergency needs. The ultimate goal is to meet emergency or basic needs and keep families together by preventing homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency. Through 16 conference food pantries and 8 client-choice pantries, we provide over $5.3 million in food assistance. Through our home visit ministry, we get to know the people we help by going directly to them, allowing our conference volunteers to experience first-hand how the people we serve are living. We provided $3.32 million in rent and utility assistance in this reporting period alone, and visited over 8,100 homes. Through the home visits, the Vincentians identify those issues that are critical to people living in poverty and need, and help bring attention to them so communities and the elected representatives can help develop strategies and tactics that will provide the most effective and efficient means to reduce or eliminate poverty.Our 2,106 volunteers donated 173,513 volunteer hours and drove 363,235 unreimbursed miles. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Thrift Stores and Voucher Ministry:The Society of St. Vincent de Paul strives to provide immediate help for people every day as those needs arise regardless of race, education, citizenship or backgrou ... (More)
Thrift Stores and Voucher Ministry:The Society of St. Vincent de Paul strives to provide immediate help for people every day as those needs arise regardless of race, education, citizenship or background. Those in need have to make tough choices between foo (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Food Network:Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston-Houston's Food Network encompasses and supports 24 food pantries that address the growing needs of a burgeoning community in terms of individuals, ... (More)
Food Network:Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston-Houston's Food Network encompasses and supports 24 food pantries that address the growing needs of a burgeoning community in terms of individuals, elderly and families with nourishment and other basic n (Less)
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Society of St. Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
The Society, part of an international organization, serves the poor through approximately 60 parish volunteer conferences. Food, rent & utilities assistance, clothing, furniture/household goods & other forms of direct assistance are provided through personal contact.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s vision of the future is one where access to financial and social resources are not limited by the neighborhood in which one lives. The Society operates 58 Conferences (chapters) throughout Houston - some in poor communities, while others are in more affluent areas. This poses a financial and service challenge resulting in Conferences of poor neighborhoods having few resources. To address this issue, our affluent chapters collaborate with chapters in low-income communities to serve the people of Houston. The challenge remains connecting a network of charity that eliminates resource and service gaps.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Increase the health and vitality of the Conferences and its members with a focus on the parishes in communities of greatest need.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Increase the mission impact the Society has in its ten-county radius.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Provide direct service support in five priority areas, which are: financial assistance, training and leadership development, staff support, program development and technology
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
As a primarily volunteer based organization responsible for direct service, ensuring the volunteers, which we refer to as Vincentians, are properly trained and that leadership is trained in our servant leader model, is essential for good governance. We provide the tools, resources, and training to ensure this is done consistently across all conferences, on an annual basis.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
Community Building
In January 2020 our organization moved to an icloud based system, this allows for not only more efficiency but immediate remote work. Our volunteers, refer to as Vincentians provided more virtual home visits and adapted to the technology necessary during a Pandemic. Electronic processing, database collections and reporting became essential as part of the mobilization efforts.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul continues providing services during COVID-19 while taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and community-in-need. On March 18, 2020, the Society modified the way we provide services to the communities-in-need living in the areas we serve: • Our food network has adjusted its service to drive-thru experience at 15 of our pantries and other modified services such as Pop-Up Food Fairs • Our home visit program is continuing its service through phone calls and virtual home visits using technology. The Society’s services had been modified to safely serve the community: We continue to respond to calls, placing the greatest emphasis on individuals who need food or shelter or whose utilities are about to be disconnected. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we temporarily ceased operations at our Resale shops. Our Vincentian Service Center continues to remain open to provide food to those in need in our community, Hours of operations are limited daily. In addition, during the initial phase, we continued to provide Food Fairs on three Saturdays a month to over 1500 families monthly. During a disaster in the community, the demand for our services always increases. Not only do we provide basic needs for the poor, but we also become a beacon of hope to the families who are being impacted by recent layoffs and furloughs. As a response to the needs of the community and to continue our legacy of serving the poor, we have set up an Emergency Fund to respond to the incoming needs of our community.
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