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Catholic Housing Corporation Oflansford Inc

EIN 26-0217222 · Bethlehem, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC HOUSING CORPORATION OF LANSFORD IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE LOW INCOME INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING UNDER THE HUD SECTION 8 PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE TO THE ELDERLY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY WITH RESPECT, DIGNITY, AND COMPASSION.

Income
$197,468
Spending
$269,934
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$195,927, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $247,161 spent. CATHOLIC HOUSING CORPORATION OF LANSFORD OPERATES A SECTION 8, LOW INCOME, ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED IN LANSFORD, PENNSYLVANIA. THERE ARE 17 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS HIGH RESIDENT SATISFACTION AS MEASURED BY HIGH OCCUPANCY AND LOW TURNOVER; SUPPORTS "AGING IN PLACE" WITH PROGRAMS TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AS LONG AS POSSIBLE; IMPROVES OPERATIONS WITH TRAINING OF ALL MANAGEMENT STAFF IN FAIR HOUSING CERTIFICATION; STRENGTHENS QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMS WITH INCREASED OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; IMPROVES FOOD SECURITY FOR RESIDENTS BY PARTNERING EACH OF THE EIGHT COMMUNITIES WITH ACCESS TO FOOD BANKS AND DEVELOPS A STRATEGY TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS WITH LIMITED INCOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 October 2007.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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