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Catholic Partnerships Schools Camden Nj Inc

EIN 27-3236916 · Camden, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE OF THE CATHOLIC, K-8 SCHOOLS THAT SERVE THE CHILDREN OF CAMDEN. THIS NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS NURTURES COMMUNITIES GROUNDED IN FAITH AND VALUES. THEY PROVIDE ENRICHED, STUDENT-CENTERED PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE THEIR GRADUATES FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY OR TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLS.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
199
Highest pay
$152,140, executive di

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: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    14 of 15 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 (3)
  1. $5.1 million spent. PARTNERSHIP IS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, REPLICABLE MODEL OF HIGH PERFORMING CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SERVING MORE CHILDREN IN CULTURALLY DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS IN CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, LITERACY, AND CHARACTER HAVE BEEN HALLMARKS OF THESE SCHOOLS FOR DECADES, BUILT ON CURRICULA AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES THAT ARE INFORMED BY MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS, THE GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN IS ENRICHED THROUGH A BROAD RANGE OF ATHLETIC AND ARTS OFFERINGS AS WELL AS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, HIGH SCHOOL PREP, AND GRADUATE SUPPORT. THERE IS A KEEN ATTENTIVENESS TO STAFF MENTORING THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING AND PROGRAMS.
  2. $300,089 spent. OPERATING A LUNCH PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS IN CATHOLIC GRAMMAR SCHOOLS. LUNCHES WERE PROVIDED TO THE STUDENTS, AT NO COST TO THEM.
  3. $168,423 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM GIVES INNER-CITY YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION, ALLOWING PARENTS TO WORK.

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 October 13, 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 October 21, 2026.

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