Home Countries United States The Society of St Vincent de …
The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia logo

The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia

As an international catholic orginization of lay person who wish to live their faith by loving and serving as jesus did, we are a network of friends, inspired …

Society Of St Vincent Depaul Of Philade

Plymouth Meeting, PA EIN: 231352549 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia

Welcome page for St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia, where we transform lives by neighbors helping neighbors.

Founded
Headquarters
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

As an international catholic orginization of lay person who wish to live their faith by loving and serving as jesus did, we are a network of friends, inspired by gospel value, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1851, it is among the oldest charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. Explore United States
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia is a registered nonprofit based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1851 and has been operating for 175 years. Its EIN is 231352549. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352549. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1851 and has been active for 175 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Welcome page for St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia, where we transform lives by neighbors helping neighbors. The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1851.

Yes, donations to The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352549, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
David A••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 65 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1851
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia

What is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia?
The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Plymouth Meeting, United States. Welcome page for St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia, where we transform lives by neighbors helping neighbors.
When was The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia founded?
The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia was founded in 1851.
Who leads The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia?
David Anthony serves as Treasurer.
Where is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia located?
Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States.
What is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia trustworthy?
The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231352549.
What is The Society of St Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia's website?
http://svdp-phila.info