National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
SVDP does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
SVDP does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2026 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected program service expenses including a breakdown of major program expenses (disaster and council and conference assistance).
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6
National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets the remaining 17 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, 2024, National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul's program expenses were:
| Disaster | $13,271,062 |
| Council and conference assistance | $8,784,437 |
| Total Program Expenses | $22,055,499 |
Chief Executive
Michael Acaldo, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$280,010
Chair of the Board
John Berry
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
25
Paid Staff Size
35
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $22,007,106, 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 - consolidated for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Federal grant revenue | $11,102,863 |
| Contributions | $5,050,398 |
| Council solidarity dues | $2,180,402 |
| Private grants and contracts | $1,938,519 |
| Publications and other sales | $1,862,220 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,734,924 |
| Investment income | $1,627,901 |
| Meeting income | $548,078 |
| Regions and other income | $52,936 |
| Total Income | $26,098,241 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $26,098,241 |
| Total expenses: | $26,558,041 |
| Program expenses | $22,055,499 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,214,048 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,288,494 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-459,800 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,516,760 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,056,960 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,402,765 |
| Total Assets | $18,459,725 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended September 30, 2024, SVDP received in-kind contributions totaling $1,734,924 in the form of donated inventory.
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