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Mcauley Corporation

EIN 05-0440470 · Providence, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MCAULEY MINISTRIES IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS AND IS ROOTED IN THE IDEALS OF ITS FOUNDRESS, CATHERINE MCAULEY. OUR MINISTRY PROVIDES THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO TREAT THOSE WE SERVE WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY, BUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND ENCOURAGE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
30
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$116,898, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $782,639 spent. MCAULEY HOUSE: A MEAL SITE AND HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY SERVING BREAKFAST, HOT LUNCH AND A TAKE-AWAY SUPPER TO THE HOMELESS AND POOR 5 DAYS A WEEK. THE MEAL SITE SERVES OVER 60,000 MEALS ANNUALLY INCLUDING UP TO 225 HOT LUNCHES DAILY AND OFFERS AFTERNOON ACTIVITY PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS AND TO THOSE IN NEED. GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUNDRAISING PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT REVENUE FOR THIS PROGRAM BEYOND THE REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE.
  2. $731,772 spent. MCAULEY VILLAGE: A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN LED FAMILIES FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR 22 FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING, PERSONAL AND FAMILY BUILDING PROGRAMS, GUIDANCE, ADVOCACY, AND FINANCIAL AID FOR QUALIFIED URGENT NEEDS.
  3. $308,064 spent. THE WARDE-ROBE: A THRIFT STORE OFFERING QUALITY USED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO THE WORKING POOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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