St. Louis, Mo. (December 17, 2025) – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (SVdP) has risen to number 45 in Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s top 100 charities.
This is the first time that SVdp has ranked in the top 50. Last year, SVdP was ranked 59th. The annual ranking by Forbes is based on the amount of private support the charity received in the most recent fiscal period for which there is available data.
SVdP, which serves more than 5 million people in the United States each year, scored high for fundraising efficiency and the percentage of its funds that go directly to charitable programs. SVdP, including its local organizations, raised $447 million in its most recent fiscal year.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) understands that service to a neighbor in need is an opportunity to see the face of Christ in those we serve, while striving to be the face of Christ for our neighbors in need. SVDP offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis through a variety of works, including food pantries, rental assistance, disaster relief, thrift stores, charitable pharmacies, and more.
“We are proud of the fact that our service to people in need in the United States is so comprehensive and impactful,” said SVdP National President John Berry. “This recognition is a testament to the vital support and heartfelt dedication of every single donor, volunteer, and neighbor we serve. It’s also a celebration of the generosity and compassion our more than 81,000 Vincentian volunteers put forth every day to help their communities through thousands of hours of person-to-person service to our neighbors. Their efforts are helping to create a more just world for all.”
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. Since its founding in Paris in 1833, the Society has grown to over 800,000 members in over 155 countries with 1,500,000 volunteers, making it the largest lay Catholic organization in the world. SVdP is currently ranked 45th among Forbes’ ranking of America’s top 100 charities. www.svdpusa.org
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