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Nonprofit · EIN 95-1644622

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90031

Financials

$18.2M$15.6M2022$17.3M$16.8M2023$17.2M$19.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$17,150,462$19,605,114-$2,454,652$156,004,112$2,252,776$153,751,336
September 30, 2024990$17,270,387$16,804,236$466,151$158,028,902$2,345,459$155,683,443
September 30, 2023990$18,235,755$15,629,987$2,605,768$166,632,545$1,231,318$165,401,227
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,074,414
of which government grants
$1,490,505
Program service revenue
$7,987,848
Investment income
$2,987,868
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,917,884
Net income from fundraising events
-$53,071
Other revenue
$100,332

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,727,060
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$560,353
Other salaries and wages
$5,903,408
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,182,908
Professional fundraising fees
$18,490
Legal fees
$547,387
Accounting fees
$114,167
Occupancy
$661,584
Depreciation
$554,183
Program services (functional)
$16,434,918
Management and general (functional)
$2,514,324
Fundraising (functional)
$655,872

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$158,028,902
Total assets, end of year
$156,004,112
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,252,776
Net assets, end of year
$153,751,336
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,255,221
Publicly traded securities
$22,067,859
Net assets without donor restrictions
$153,749,221
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,115
Gross receipts
$92,933,900
Employees
162
Volunteers
2,284
Year formed
1908
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$170,898$12,196
RAYMOND LOPEZCAMP DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$126,379$27,667
JORGE MENJIVARDIRECTOR OF STORES
Key employee
40$121,798$27,575
Renee DekowskiDirector of Human Resources
Key employee
40$112,649$15,481
SUSANA SANTANADEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$101,411$19,875
Monsignor Gregory A CoxDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES BIBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AIMEE BRAZEAUDIRECTOR, 1st VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTHONY TAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gustavo AmaralFinance Chair / Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PHYLLIS ANDERSONVentura District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAPHAEL R SWEETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lynn McCormickSan Pedro District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENDA MORTONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SR THERESA MARIE HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHILIP WIJMERSVDPLA Council President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TERRI MUNOZSanta Barbara District Preside
Trustee or director
1$0
Donna FloresE. San Gabriel District Presid
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS RANIERIN. San Fernando District Presi
Trustee or director
1$0
Mabel RamosS. San Fernando District Pres
Trustee or director
1$0
VIKTOR RZETELJSKISVDPLA Council Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SANDER ZAGZEBSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert WyattDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ilegra EvansOur Lady of Angels District Pr
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$189,451$12,096
SUSANA SANTANADEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$135,879$26,667
RAYMOND LOPEZCAMP DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$121,541$26,246
JORGE MENJIVARDIRECTOR OF STORES
Key employee
40$117,127$26,281
CHRISTINA WUDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Key employee
40$125,829$10,661
Irene KingoriSocial Services Program Direct
Key employee
40$121,930$10,542
Renee DekowskiDirector of Human Resources
Key employee
40$104,827$18,935
Monsignor Gregory A CoxDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES BIBBAudit Committee Chair
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AIMEE BRAZEAUSVDPLA Council Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTHONY TAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gustavo AmaralFinance Chair / Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PHYLLIS ANDERSONVentura District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAPHAEL R SWEETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL IACOVITTISan Pedro District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENDA MORTONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SR THERESA MARIE HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHILIP WIJMERSVDPLA Council President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TERRI MUNOZSanta Barbara District Preside
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Donna FloresE. San Gabriel District Presid
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS RANIERIN. San Fernando District Presi
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mabel RamosS. San Fernando District Pres
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VIKTOR RZETELJSKISVDPLA Council Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SANDER ZAGZEBSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GERRY RICHARDSONOLA District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Robert P WyattDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID GARCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$156,800$11,008
SUSANA SANTANADEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$128,298$25,227
RAYMOND LOPEZCAMP DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$114,900$24,937
JORGE MENJIVARDIRECTOR OF STORES
Key employee
40$110,775$24,845
CHRISTINA WUDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Key employee
40$118,906$10,119
Irene KingoriSocial Services Program Direct
Key employee
40$111,442$9,878
Monsignor Gregory A CoxDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES BIBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AIMEE BRAZEAUDIRECTOR, 1st VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTHONY TAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL CULLINANEFinance Chair / Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PHYLLIS ANDERSONVentura District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAPHAEL R SWEETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL IACOVITTISan Pedro District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENDA MORTONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SR THERESA MARIE HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHIL WIJMERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TERRI MUNOZSanta Barbara District Preside
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SYLVIA GONZALEZS. San Fernando District Presi
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS RANIERIN. San Fernando District Presi
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WENDY MCGRAILEast San Gabriel District Pres
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VIKTOR RZETELJSKIDIRECTOR, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SANDER ZAGZEBSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GERRY RICHARDSONOLA District President
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
210 N AVENUE 21, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-1713
In care of
% DAVID GARCIA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PHIL WIJMER, 210 NORTH AVENUE 21, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
Signed the 990
DAVID GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(323) 224-6280
Return prepared by
Maginnis Knechtel & McIntyre LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1644622 or by the name SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATION OF LAY CATHOLIC MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LIVE AND GROW IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH PRAYER AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHARITABLE WORKS. THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PARISH AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS CALLED CONFERENCES AND PROGRAMS CALLED SPECIAL WORKS. THE SOCIETY'S WORK INCLUDES ANY ACTIONS THAT PROMOTE THE DIGNITY OF THE PERSON AND ALLEVIATE SUFFERING AND DISTRESS, WHILE CORRECTING THE CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THEM.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THRIFT STORE AND LEARNING CENTER - DONATED ARTICLES ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC OR DISTRIBUTED, FREE OF CHARGE, TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES. IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE, $111,251 WORTH OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND BEDS AND OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO 2,209 NEIGHBORS IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, THE STORES PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE LABOR FOR THE POOR, INCLUDING COMPETITIVE WAGES WITH BENEFITS THAT EXTEND TO FAMILY MEMBERS. SVDPLA ALSO OPERATES A LEARNING CENTER WHERE GED AND ESL CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES FREE OF CHARGE AND DURING PAID TIME. BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING IS ALSO OFFERED TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE SOCIETY OPERATES TWO THRIFT STORES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: ONE IN LOS ANGELES AND THE OTHER IN LONG BEACH.
    Expenses $9,447,067 · grants $163,149 · revenue $7,576,056
  • ST. VINCENT'S CARDINAL MANNING CENTER (CMC) - LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES' SKID ROW. THE CMC PROVIDES BOTH A YEAR-ROUND INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM TO MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND A DROP-IN CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING DAY SERVICES. CMC'S INTERIM HOUSING PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR UP TO SIXTY-FIVE PERSONS AT A TIME. EACH INDIVIDUAL ADMITTED TO THE INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM THROUGH LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (LAHSA) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) REFERRALS, IS ASSIGNED TO A CASE MANAGER THAT DIRECTLY ASSESSES THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DEVELOPS AN INDIVIDUALIZED CASE PLAN TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS, INCLUDING PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. BY PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WE SEEK TO MEET NOT ONLY THE IMMEDIATE HOUSING NEEDS OF CLIENTS, BUT ALSO TO ASSIST WITH LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO THE OFTEN-ACCOMPANYING ISSUES OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND UNEMPLOYMENT. THE DROP-IN CENTER MEETS THE IMMEDIATE DAY TO DAY NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INCLUDING SACK LUNCHES; ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, TELEPHONE, BATHROOMS AND RESPITE SPACE; AND PROVIDE REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. A TOTAL OF 49,680 MEALS WERE SERVED; 20,622 NIGHTS OF SHELTER.
    Expenses $2,241,871
  • VINCENTIAN SERVICES/CONFERENCE DEVELOPMENT - SVDPLA'S VINCENTIAN SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES IMMEDIATE, VITAL HELP TO THOSE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH 115 CATHOLIC PARISH-BASED VOLUNTEER GROUPS CALLED CONFERENCES OF CHARITY, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES DIRECT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS ONGOING CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO INCREASE RESOURCEFULNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THOSE THE SOCIETY SERVES. THE PROGRAM SERVES OVER 107,394 PEOPLE IN IMMEDIATE NEED A YEAR, PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, PREVENTING FAMILIES FROM BECOMING HOMELESS, AND MAINTAINING HEAT, ELECTRICITY AND OTHER SERVICES. THE STAFF IN OUR VINCENTIAN SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR 1,672 MEMBERS WITH TRAINING, MENTORING, AND GUIDANCE IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION AS WELL AS PROVIDING REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY SO OUR MEMBERS CAN CONTINUE THEIR WORK IN THEIR LOCAL AREA, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, GIVING OUR NEIGHBORS A HAND UP DURING THEIR MOMENT OF EXTREME DURESS, AND WORKING TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS TO THOSE MOST IN NEED. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, THE SOCIETY LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATVE PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES. THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES IN-KIND ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD GOODS THROUGH ITS "HOUSE IN A BOX" INITIATIVE, CLOTHING, FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND GIFT CARDS TO HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE CONNECTED WITH PARTNER AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES. DURING THE YEAR, THE SOCIETY PROVIDED $751,151 IN DISASTER RELIEF FOR 373 INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE EATON AND PALISADES WILDFIRES. FORM 990 PART III LINE 4D - Other Program Services ================================================= CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP - FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS, SVDPLA HAS OPERATED A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AGES 7-13. LOCATED IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST NEAR LAKE CACHUMA, CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP HOSTS AN AVERAGE OF FIVE ONE WEEK RESIDENT CAMPS (FIVE NIGHTS AND SIX DAYS) THAT PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND ENRICHING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. CIRCLE V SERVES APPROXIMATELY 454 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUTH EACH SUMMER. ABOUT 95% OF THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO ATTEND CAMP. THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE SERVED DAILY. THE CAMP AIMS TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING, ENCOURAGE RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND THE EARTH, BUILD MORALE AND CHARACTER, FOSTER SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIP AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME YOUTH. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, CIRCLE V REDUCED THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING EACH WEEK TO ENSURE COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WERE MET. IN THE OFF-SEASON FROM SEPTEMBER-JUNE, CIRCLE V RENTS OUT THE FACILITY TO OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS SUCH AS CHURCHES, YOUTH GROUPS, AND HIGH SCHOOL RETREATS PROVIDING LODGING, FOOD SERVICE ALL IN A NATURAL OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $3,400,582 · grants $1,563,910 · revenue $19,732
  • CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP
    Expenses $1,345,398 · revenue $392,060

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-1644622
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Group exemption
5882 (121 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$156,004,112
Income (IRS master file)
$92,933,900

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$17,150,462$19,605,114$156,004,112XML
990September 2024$17,270,387$16,804,236$158,028,902IRS
990September 2023$18,235,755$15,629,987$166,632,545XML
990September 2022$16,402,548$13,815,758$183,069,626IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-1644622).

Questions about SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES

What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES is 95-1644622.
Is SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PHIL WIJMER.
Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,898 (DAVID GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,150,462, expenses of $19,605,114 and total assets of $156,004,112 at year end.

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