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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown Inc

EIN 23-1598117 · Allentown, PA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN SERVES AS A LIVING EXPRESSION OF CHRIST'S LOVE BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND HOPE TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, REGARDLESS OF FAITH WHILE RESPECTING THE DIGNITY AND SANCTITY OF ALL HUMAN LIFE.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
40
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$113,397, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY AND VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENTIN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE DONORS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS HOUSING LOCATION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY BILL BUDGETING AND PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE. A PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS, ENSURING THEIR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE IS ALSO PART OF OUR SERVICES. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM IN LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON AND SCHUYLKILL COUNTIES, AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADDITIONAL AGENCIES IN BERKS AND CARBON COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PREVENT THE IMMINENT LOSS OF A VETERAN'S HOME OR IDENTIFY A NEW, MORE SUITABLE HOUSING SITUATION FOR THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS OR HER FAMILY; OR TO RAPIDLY RE-HOUSE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS AND MIGHT REMAIN HOMELESS WITHOUT THIS ASSISTANCE.
  2. $503,984 spent. COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICES: SOUP KITCHENS AND PANTRIES AND FOOD TRUCK IN FIVE COUNTY AREATHE ALLENTOWN ECUMENICAL SOUP KITCHEN AND PANTRY, THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY COMMUNITY CAF FOOD TRUCK AND THE BERKS COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION ALL OPERATE TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY. THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO FOOD ACCESS IN ANY OF THE COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES. FRESH GROCERY ITEMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS. HOT MEALS ARE SERVED THREE DAYS PER WEEK IN ALLENTOWN. THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOBILE KITCHEN SERVES 13 COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTY, SERVING THREE DAYS A WEEK/TWO MEALS PER DAY. THE BERKS COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION TAKES PLACE ONCE PER MONTH. ALL SERVICE LOCATIONS OFFER EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES.
  3. $406,243 spent. COUNSELING AND PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT SERVICESPROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS OFFER HELP IN AREAS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY ISSUES. SOME INSURANCES ARE ACCEPTED FOR SERVICES AND WE ALSO OFFER A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASED ON HOUSEHOLD NET INCOME. NO COST PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IS OFFERED IN DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND SOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE COUNSELING PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS PREGNANCY AND PARENTING COUNSELING AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE.
  4. $269,131 spent. CERTIFIED LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMCATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE SOLE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM IN BERKS, LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES, SERVING 150+ FACILITIES. CERTIFIED OMBUDSMAN WORK TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS, SUCH AS NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES. OMBUDSMEN EMPOWER RESIDENTS BY EDUCATING THEM ON THEIR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW AND ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE.
  5. $63,426 spent. OTHER

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? Caution.

    Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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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