District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul Parent
Helping Our Neighbors In Need
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
EIN: 39-0824876
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving neighbors in need, without regard to race, religion or other characteristics unrelated to the need we encounter. SVdP offers assistance to those who have fallen upon times of hardship and personal crisis. Ways in which SVdP helps include providing food, clothing, medicine, housing, utility assistance and furniture, and meeting other basic needs. SVdP is an international organization of lay people with a presence in more than 150 countries. Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison have been helping Dane County neighbors in need since 1925.
Ruling year
2010
CEO & Executive Director
Julie Bennett
Main address
PO Box 259686
Madison, WI 53725 USA
EIN
39-0824876
Human services
Basic and emergency aid
Thrift shops
Food banks
Homeless shelters
Population served
Adults
Women and girls
Non-adult children
Economically disadvantaged people
Homeless people
NTEE code
Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)
Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Our core mission and has been and remains helping our neighbors in need and honoring their human dignity through the person-to-person services offered by our members, other volunteers and staff. A key challenge for us as we move forward is how to mesh this still-crucial basic-needs assistance with efforts to advance systemic changes that can help those we serve move beyond poverty.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Thrift Stores
We run seven Dane County thrift stores where people can buy clothing, furniture household items and more at low prices. We donate items out of our stores directly to people coping with poverty. Last year we gave away nearly $500,000 in clothing, furniture, bedding, and household items. In Dane County, we are the primary source of furniture for people who find housing after struggling with homelessness. Money raised through our stores allows us to help people with other needs, including food, medicine, housing and more.
Food Pantry & Service Center
One of the largest food pantries in Dane County is operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Currently open four days a week, the pantry provided over $1.35 million worth of food to families in need. Beyond food, the pantry supplies personal-care items, household cleaning supplies and pet food. Additionally, vouchers for clothing, furniture & household goods are fulfilled through seven Dane County stores.
Port St. Vincent de Paul
For up to 34 men at a time, The Port is a program that provides transitional, emergency and long-term supportive housing, plus meals, hygiene services, and support to help men rebuild their lives. Staff work with program participants to plan goals and their next steps in life.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Program
The Seton Program provides help and hope to single custodial adults with minor children. Through case management support, the program addresses the multifaceted challenges of poverty people in Dane County face every day. Staff assist families in finding and helping to avoid losing stable housing. Families identify their needs with the help of a Case Manager and set and achieve goals to lessen the effects of poverty in their lives.
Charitable Pharmacy
The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Madison, WI, opened in 2013, and remains the state's only stand-alone charitable pharmacy - one that fills prescriptions written by a range of providers and that is not part of a broader health network or hospital system. Our pharmacy provides prescribed medications free of charge to treat the chronic or acute conditions of uninsured adults in households with incomes under 200% of the federal poverty level. Last year this program provided required medications (but no opioids) valued at more than $580,000. (The budget for this program is reflected within the figure noted above for our nearby Food Pantry.)
Vinny's Lockers
Vinny's Lockers provides secure storage for the belongings - including documents and mementos - of local people struggling with homelessness. (The budget for this program is reflected within the figure noted above for our nearby Food Pantry.)
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Estimated dollar value of food donations distributed to community feedings programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Food Pantry & Service Center
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
St. Vincent de Paul — Madison fiscal year runs October 1 through September 31.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides an opportunity for volunteers in Dane County Wisconsin to use their talents and resources to help people who are coping with poverty.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have a strategic plan that guides our action across our programs and resource areas. That plan envisions sustainable growth in services and resources, greater diversity among our volunteers and staff, increased awareness among volunteers and staff of poverty's causes and impacts, and enhanced resources for alleviating the isolation and sense of crisis for people challenged by poverty. Directional statements and goals in the plan derive from these areas of focus. We are currently developing a new plan for the period through 2022.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Society relies on over 1,400 volunteers and members to work with a talented and dedicated staff. The financial resources our community provides to support our efforts are provided though our seven Dane County thrift stores, which sell donated goods, and through the direct financial donations we receive from our supporters.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Under our most recent plan, we have made progress on phased upgrades of our housing-program facilities. We have done a better job in attracting youth and young-adult member/volunteer participation, but increasing participation among minority communities will require more effort in our pending plan. We have made inroads in fomenting public-policy advocacy on behalf of those we serve, but this area will also require further development. In our next plan, we will incrementally expand our thrift store presence and begin at least one new program area of service (currently under consideration) to local people in need.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
1.02
Months of cash in 2022 info
12.2
Fringe rate in 2022 info
21%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
This snapshot of District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $1,634,207 | $472,290 | $1,165,916 | $4,114,399 | $1,439,270 |
| As % of expenses | 23.3% | 6.3% | 15.4% | 51.4% | 15.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $1,013,797 | -$150,837 | $532,332 | $3,454,719 | $770,916 |
| As % of expenses | 13.3% | -1.9% | 6.5% | 39.9% | 7.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $8,538,248 | $7,972,809 | $8,775,614 | $12,121,126 | $10,756,088 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -9.4% | -6.6% | 10.1% | 38.1% | -11.3% |
| Program services revenue | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.7% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 94.4% | 97.1% | 97.3% | 82.8% | 98.4% |
| Other revenue | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $7,027,575 | $7,500,519 | $7,586,308 | $8,009,161 | $9,043,014 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| Personnel | 74.3% | 74.1% | 76.8% | 76.3% | 75.9% |
| Professional fees | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Occupancy | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Interest | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| All other expenses | 15.3% | 16.0% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 16.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $7,647,985 | $8,123,646 | $8,219,892 | $8,668,841 | $9,711,368 |
| One month of savings | $585,631 | $625,043 | $632,192 | $667,430 | $753,585 |
| Debt principal payment | $278,552 | $278,554 | $278,554 | $177,376 | $333,320 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $699,649 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $8,512,168 | $9,027,243 | $9,130,638 | $10,213,296 | $10,798,273 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Months of cash | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Months of cash and investments | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 13.1 | 12.1 | 13.1 | 17.2 | 16.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $3,794,913 | $4,293,087 | $4,825,150 | $7,843,202 | $9,201,661 |
| Investments | $6,485 | $6,485 | $6,494 | $6,582 | $6,618 |
| Receivables | $9,845 | $0 | $0 | $78,868 | $300,000 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $21,876,934 | $22,284,082 | $22,609,708 | $23,177,158 | $23,502,452 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 31.9% | 34.7% | 37.5% | 38.9% | 41.4% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 39.2% | 34.2% | 32.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $14,012,198 | $13,861,361 | $14,393,693 | $17,848,412 | $18,619,328 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $13,900 | $13,900 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $13,900 | $13,900 | $37,290 | $84,856 | $358,660 |
| Total net assets | $14,026,098 | $13,875,261 | $14,430,983 | $17,933,268 | $18,977,988 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
CEO & Executive Director
Julie Bennett
Julie Bennett joined the SVdP — Madison staff in 2020 as the Associate Executive Director. She came to the Society with 15 years of church and nonprofit leadership experience.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Board of directorsas of 06/19/2023
Board of directors data
President James Oeth
Mark Kraemer
Monona Bank, V.P.
Susanna Herro
Attorney; Beckett Bronze Co., Pres.
James Oeth
Engineer, ret.
Katie Crawley
Deputy Mayor, City of Madison
Thomas Parker
QBE Senior V.P., ret.
Alejandro Vergara
Hy Cite Enterprises Executive, ret.
Patty Bruni
CPA, ret.
Patrick Sippy
Park Bank, Sen. Credit Analyst
Maryann Slater
Blessed Sacrament School Principal, ret.
Ryan Zakrzewski
Electronic Theatre Controls, Assembly Manager
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
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Contractors
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