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Catholic Charities Diocese of Tyler

EIN 20-2766724 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER IS A SERVANT OF THE BODY OF CHRIST ENGAGED IN WORKS OF MERCY TO EASE SUFFERING OF THE POOR, THE HUNGRY, THE NAKED, THE SICK, THE HOMELESS, THE IMMIGRANT, THE LEAST AMOUNG US, OUR BRETHREN IN EAST TEXAS. IN ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER, WE ASSIST, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONALITY, AGE, SEX, OR DISABILITY, THOSE IN NEED IN THE 33 COUNTIES OF THE DIOCESE OF TYLER.

Income
$718,304
Spending
$995,138
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
23.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
6
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$127,240, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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, 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 (5)
  1. $93,233 spent. PARISH NURSING MINISTRY THE PARISH NURSING MINISTRY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER BLENDS THE PRACTICE OF NURSING WITH THE BELIEFS OF A FAITH COMMUNITY. IT IS A HEALING MINISTRY CARING FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF EVERY PERSON. CARE PROVIDED BY THE NURSES IS NONINVASIVE.REGISTERED NURSES CURRENTLY SERVE IN CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND OUTREACH CENTERS IN AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT MINISTRIES OF BOTH HEALTH AND HEALING. OUR NURSES APPRECIATE THAT ALL PERSONS ARE SACRED AND MUST BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY AS THEY ADVOCATE WITH COMPASSION AND MERCY. OUR RN'S SPECIALIZE IN SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THEY PRACTICE IN THE SAFE, FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT OF THE CHURCH OR SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THEY SERVE AS CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND COUNSELING. NURSES GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE PATIENT AS THEY TRAVEL THROUGH THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM SERVING AS HEALTH EDUCATORS, HEALTH COUNSELORS, REFERRAL ADVISORS AND INTEGRATORS OF FAITH AND HEALING. HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, STROKE, OBESITY AND TOBACCO USE ARE BECOMING MORE COMMON. PARISH NURSES CAN AID IN EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION AS THE BEST METHOD TO DECREASE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THESE EVENTS. NURSES WORKING IN THE VARIOUS PROGRAM MINISTRIES WILL SEE OVER 12,000 PATIENTS ANNUALLY. APPROXIMATELY 15,600 CLIENTS WERE SERVED. INFANT SAFETY PROJECTCATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER INITIALLY ESTABLISHED THE INFANT SAFETY PROJECT TO HELP COMBAT SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS). INFANTS MUST HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP. WITH NO CRIB OR BASSINET OF THEIR OWN, INFANTS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIDS. WITHOUT A CRIB, MOTHERS MAY BE PRONE TO PLACING A NEWBORN IN BED WITH THEM TO SLEEP. ALSO PROBLEMATIC IS PLACING A NEW INFANT IN BED WITH SIBLINGS. IF THE BABY IS UNABLE TO MOVE ABOUT AND BREATHE FREELY IN THEIR OWN SPACE, THE CHILD MAY BE VULNERABLE TO SUDDEN INFANT DEATH. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CAR SEATS FOR SAFE TRAVEL. APPROXIMATELY 400 FAMILIES ARE SERVED EACH YEAR.
  2. $221,102 spent. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICESCATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER PROVIDES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AS A WAY TO UNITE FAMILIES AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH LOW-FEE LEGAL ASSISTANCE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAY OFFER SERVICES AT REDUCED OR NO COST IF A CLIENT IS OVER 125% OF TEXAS FREE LUNCH GUIDELINES. CATHOLIC CHARITIES STAFF ATTORNEY AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES ANNUALLY ASSIST 400 U.S. CITIZENS, LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND IMMIGRANTS WITH:NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY, IMMIGRANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PETITIONS, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MINORS. APPROXIMATELY 450 CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED EACH YEAR.
  3. $67,571 spent. HUNGER RELIEFCATHOLIC CHARITIES UPHOLDS CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING WITH THE BELIEF IN THE DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN PERSON. EVERY PERSON IS ENTITLED TO HAVE BASIC NEEDS MET INCLUDING FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO PUT A CHILD TO BED HUNGRY OR BE FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD, MEDICINE, HOUSING OR UTILITIES. CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORKS WITH OVER 50 PARTNER PANTRIES IN CHURCHES THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE PROVIDING HUNGER RELIEF TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT EAST TEXAS.
  4. $146,924 spent. DISASTER RELIEF TAKING THE LESSONS LEARNED FROM PREVIOUS DISASTERS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES DEVELOPED A DISASTER READINESS PROGRAM INCLUDING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MANUALS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CHURCHES AND TRAINING SESSIONS FOR DISASTER READINESS. THE MANUALS TEACH PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FOR FUTURE DISASTERS, FROM THE SMALLEST TO THE MOST DEVASTATING. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS ALSO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF EAST TEXAS VOAD (VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS) COALITION OF NONPROFITS WITH A MISSION OF POOLING RESOURCES TO ASSIST EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES DURING DISASTERS.
  5. INFANT SAFETY PROJECTCATHOLIC CHARITIES-DIOCESE OF TYLER INITIALLY ESTABLISHED THE INFANT SAFETY PROJECT TO HELP COMBAT SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS). INFANTS MUST HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP. WITH NO CRIB OR BASSINET OF THEIR OWN, INFANTS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIDS. WITHOUT A CRIB, MOTHERS MAY BE PRONE TO PLACING A NEWBORN IN BED WITH THEM TO SLEEP. ALSO PROBLEMATIC IS PLACING A NEW INFANT IN BED WITH SIBLINGS. IF THE BABY IS UNABLE TO MOVE ABOUT AND BREATHE FREELY IN THEIR OWN SPACE, THE CHILD MAY BE VULNERABLE TO SUDDENINFANT DEATH. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CAR SEATS FOR SAFE TRAVEL. APPROXIMATELY 200 FAMILIES ARE SERVED EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 churches. 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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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