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St Catherines Center for Children

EIN 14-1338455 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. CATHERINE'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICES DESIGNED TO OFFER HOPE, FOSTER GROWTH, AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

Income
$22.5 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
408
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$202,492, nurse practitioner, psychi

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

Weak: 38 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $5.6 million spent. ST. CATHERINE'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS BASED ON CLIENT NEED FOR INTENSIVE CARE IN A THERAPEUTIC SETTING. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY; PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION; EMERGENCY/CRISIS STABILIZATION AND ASSESSMENT; AND DAILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PLANNING. PERMANENCY PLANNING IS A CRITICAL ELEMENT OF THE PROGRAM. THE PERMANENCY PLAN IDENTIFIES OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS TO HOME PLACEMENT, AND ESTABLISHES A TREATMENT PLAN DESIGNED TO HELP A CHILD RETURN TO HIS OR HER HOME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WHEN A RETURN TO A CHILD'S HOME OF ORIGINAL BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE, ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT ARE POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO RESIDENTIAL CARE.
  2. $3.9 million spent. ST. CATHERINE'S R&E MAY SCHOOL IS A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS THAT CANNOT BE MET IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. EACH STUDENT ENTERING THE PROGRAM UNDERGOES AN INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE HIS OR HER NEEDS. THE R&E MAY SCHOOL STAFF - CONSISTING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS AND CLINICIANS - THEN DEVELOPS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PLAN TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. THE SCHOOL WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CHILD'S FAMILY AND HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT, HELPING THE STUDENT DEVELOP THE SKILLS, ATTITUDES, AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY RETURN TO A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $4.1 million spent. ST. CATHERINE'S OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOMELESS AND HOUSING SERVICES FOR POPULATIONS STRUGGLING WITH CHALLENGES RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POVERTY, FOOD INSECURITY, LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE, AND BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE MARILLAC SHELTER PROVIDES FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. PROJECT HOST, US HUD, PATHWAYS TO HEALTH PROGRAMS CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES TO STABLE HOUSING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. MICHAEL'S HOUSE PROVIDES NEW AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WITH AN ARRAY OF WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES. VARIOUS HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES REACH PEOPLE IN ALBANY, RENSSELAER, COLUMBIA, AND SCHENECTADY COUNTIES.
  4. $6.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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