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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Odgensburg

EIN 15-0614025 · Ogdensburg, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. INVITING THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH DIRECT AID, COUNSELING, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. OUR MISSION IS BASED ON GOSPEL VALUES OF RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY AND SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE, CHARITY AND JUSTICE, ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
39
Volunteers
396
Highest pay
$74,297, interim executive director

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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (11)
  1. $205,096 spent. IMMIGRANT RESOURCES - SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES/COMMUNITIES WITH A VARIETY OF ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND LEGAL SUPPORT THROUGH REFERRALS.
  2. $334,964 spent. PSYCHO-SOCIAL CLUB - A REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS.
  3. $266,545 spent. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES THE SKILLS AND TALENTS OF RETIRED SENIORS IN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.
  4. $175,197 spent. THE MOTHER CABRINI HEALTH FOUNDATION - TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF VULNERABLE NEW YORKERS, BOLSTER THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO CARE AND BRIDGE GAPS IN HEALTH SERVICES. SERVICES APPROVED FOR FUNDING INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, SEAWAY HOUSE ENHANCEMENT, PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM, FOSTER CARE VISITATION PROGRAM AND MIGRANT OUTREACH.
  5. $3,333 spent. MATERNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS/COUPLES DEALING WITH ISSUES, PROBLEMS OR FINANCIAL NEED DURING THE TIME OF PREGNANCY OR PARENTING OF AN INFANT/TODDLER.
  6. $8,917 spent. FAMILY OFFENDER PROGRAM - PROVIDES CLINICAL SERVICES TO INCEST OFFENDERS AND INCEST OFFENDERS' PARTNERS.
  7. $14,700 spent. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING AND FOOD NEEDS.
  8. $204,906 spent. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS - ALLOWS SENIOR CITIZENS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN/YOUTH WHO NEED EXTRA ATTENTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN DAY CARE, SCHOOL, HEAD START, AND OTHER SETTINGS.
  9. $152,431 spent. COMMUNITY AND PARISH SERVICE - SERVICES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, OUTREACH AND NETWORKING, COLLABORATING WITH PARISHES ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, PROJECT RACHEL, AND OTHER OUTREACH SERVICES.
  10. $98,825 spent. ENHANCED MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM INITIATIVE - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION AND ELDER ABUSE OF OLDER ADULTS BY BRINGING TOGETHER ENTITIES WITH UNIQUE RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO FORM COORDINATED ENHANCED MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS.
  11. $19,862 spent. TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT - THE PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH NYS OHM AND ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN GAINING OR IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS.

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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