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Catholic Charities Inc Archdiocese of Hartford

EIN 06-0667607 · Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: REFLECTING GOD'S LOVE, WE PARTNER WITH ALL TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$31.6 million
Spending
$30.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
448
Volunteers
121
Highest pay
$256,849, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $8.6 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY CENTERS: EACH DAY, MORE THAN 526 CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO 5-YEARS-OLD ATTEND OUR SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES ALSO PROVIDES INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY LITERACY, WELL-CHILD SCREENINGS, PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND MORE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY CENTERS ARE NEIGHBORHOOD HUBS THAT OFFER A CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE FAMILY.OUR FAMILY CENTERS ARE BUILT UPON THE PRINCIPLES OF PARENT EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THEY OFFER CHILDREN AND PARENTS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS IN NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED LOCATIONS, HELPING CHILDREN TO GROW AND DEVELOP, PARENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS, AND FAMILIES TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES. THIS YEAR, CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVED MORE THAN 7,332 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $8.1 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES: CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND DAY SERVICES WHERE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE POSSIBLE. THIS YEAR, 99 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SAFE AND NUTURING CARE IN OUR 24/7 GROUP RESIDENCES AND OUR LIMITLESS ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.
  3. $5.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS A LEADER IN PROVIDING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY COMPETENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MORE THAN 3,061 ADULTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES ACROSS OUR REGION. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ADDRESS SUCH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME.
  4. $3.1 million spent. I) SUPPORTS URGENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE; II) CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF TWO HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. SUCH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY, VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND ADVOCACY OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; III) CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED 55 YEARS AND OLDER IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD. THE AGENCY PROVIDES ENRICHING AND REWARDING BILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE, ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOP NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND EMPHASIZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS; AND IV) PROUDLY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. OVER 615 HPS ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAMS, FOCUSING ON NEEDS OF WHOLE CHILD AND FAMILY, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE EXTENDED-DAY PROGRAMMING, SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND FAMILY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. 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 June 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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