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EIN 13-3896624 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ("CHCS OR THE "SYSTEM") IS A HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPOSED OF HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, MANAGED CARE PLANS AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT DELIVER AND PROVIDE FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (THE "CHCS ENTITIES") IN THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA AND THE HUDSON VALLEY. CHCS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM, TO CREATING EFFICIENCIES BY STREAMLINING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, AND TO ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF THE CHCS ENTITIES AND THE SYSTEM. CHCS AND THE CHCS ENTITIES ARE COMMITTED TO FULFILLING THE CATHOLIC MISSION COMMON TO EACH. THE PURPOSES AND OPERATIONS OF CHCS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN CONFORMITY WITH THE VALUES AND TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND WITH THE ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES FOR CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS AS INTERPRETED BY THE ARCHBISHOP OF NEW YORK.

Income
$73.5 million
Spending
$55.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
457
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$2.4 million, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $30.5 million spent. CHCS ESTABLISHED AS A SELF-INSURED TRUST FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ITSELF AND ITS AFFILIATES IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. CHCS'S ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE THE COLLECTION OF HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS FROM THE CHCS INSTITUTIONS AND PAYMENT OF MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL CLAIMS TO THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE PROGRAM.
  2. $7.5 million spent. TOGETHER WE CAN STAFFING AGENCY, LLC (THE "AGENCY") PROVIDES STAFFING SUPPORT TO CHCS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN NEW YORK.
  3. $1.6 million spent. THE PROVISION OF MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HEALTH CARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH IT IS THE SOLE MEMBER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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