Catholic Charities of Staten Island Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STATEN ISLAND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISSION OF THE IMMACULATE VIRGIN FOR THE PROTECTION OF HOMELESS AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK. FOUNDED IN 1871 BY FATHER JOHN C. DRUMGOOLE, IT HAS ALWAYS RESPONDED WITH SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED.
- Income
- $17.3 million
- Spending
- $16.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 5.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
- Employees
- 236
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $292,207, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% 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 2524 of 24 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $5.2 million spent. CCSI CURRENTLY OPERATE 6 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES LOCATED ON STATEN ISLAND UNDER THE OPWDD SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE NYS MEDICAID PROGRAM. THE INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S) ARE TRADITIONAL FAMILY-STYLE HOMES, PROVIDING 24-HOUR STAFF, SUPPORT, AND SUPERVISION. THE IRA PROGRAMS REFLECT A STRONG PERSON-CENTERED AND ACTIVITY-BASED MODEL. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A HOME FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, VOLUNTEER/SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & INDEPENDENCE BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AND CHOICES. CCSI HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 36 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM.
- $2.5 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF) LICENSED BY NYS OPWDD AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL PLANNING. THE ICF PROVIDES INTENSIVE MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT FOR 12 INDIVIDUALS. OUR GOAL IS FOR EACH PERSON TO EXPERIENCE SUPPORT IN A MORE INTEGRATED SETTING WHILE RECEIVING PERSONAL CARE AND HABILITATION, SPECIALIZED THERAPIES, AND ACTIVE TREATMENT SERVICES.
- $1.5 million spent. DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS:OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND THERAPEUTIC/INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BE INNOVATIVE AND ENRICHING. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITY, INCLUSION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A SAFE, HIGHLY STRUCTURED SCHEDULE OF MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED TO ACCESS VARIOUS QUALITY RESOURCES. DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS IS DESIGNED TO INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION PLANS TO TEACH AND ENHANCE VARIOUS SKILLS. OUR GOAL IS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY AWARENESS SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS, ADL SKILLS, AMONG VARIOUS OTHERS.
- $4.9 million spent. SENIOR CENTERS:CCSI OPERATES TWO NYC DFTA CONTRACTED NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS ON STATEN ISLAND - ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER AND WEST BRIGHTON NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO STATEN ISLANDERS AGE 60+. THE SERVICE OFFERED IN THE SENIOR CENTERS INCLUDE CONGREGATE BREAKFAST (WB ONLY), CONGREGATE LUNCH, PHYSICAL HEALTH/EXERCISE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, ARTS/CULTURE ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY, GENERAL EDUCATION/RECREATION PROGRAMS, SOCIAL SERVICE CASE ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, AND TRANSPORTATION (ANDERSON ONLY). THE CCSI NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS ARE LIVELY AND UPLIFTING SOCIAL CENTERS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF SENIORS BY PROMOTING HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. THE CENTERS PRESENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 400 ELDERS ANNUALLY AND SERVE OVER 25,000 MEALS ANNUALLY.THE SUPPLEMENTAL DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-21 WITH VARIOUS SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM-6:00PM ON SITE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE STRUCTURED AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SEMP:THE SEMP EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO GAIN AND SUSTAIN PAID EMPLOYMENT. CCSI PROVIDES JOB COACHES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUED INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. JOB COACHES USE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING TO HELP IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS. OUR GOAL IS TO ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS AND SKILLS AND PROVIDE ANY OVERSIGHT NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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