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Catholic Residential Services

EIN 31-1344280 · Cincinnati, OH

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

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

What it says it does

OUR JOB IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THOSE SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, IN-HOME CARE, MEDICAL SUPERVISION, TRANSPORTATION, JOB AND LIFE COUNSELING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION. WE WANT TO SET THE STANDARD OF CARE OF THE DISABLED IN THIS COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS FOR OUR INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY, SAFELY AND HAPPILY AS POSSIBLE.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
16.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
172
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$166,024, 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. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

    8 of 9 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 (1)
  1. $4.3 million spent. CATHOLIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE SERVE 32 CLIENTS IN 10 LOCATIONS. WE BELIEVE THAT THEIR DISABILITIES SHOULD BE A CONSIDERATION AND NOT A HINDRANCE IN PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. AS SUCH, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CLIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BOWLING, FISHING, AND HIKING. OUR RESIDENTS ALSO EMBRACE THE LOCAL FLAVOR OF CINCINNATI AND THE ARTS BY ATTENDING THE CINCINNATI BALLET, CINCINNATI REDS GAMES, AND BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS.CATHOLIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES STRIVES TO PROVIDE THOSE WE SERVE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON A VACATION. CATHOLIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DOES ALL OF THE PLANNING AND PROVIDES ALL OF THE STAFF FOR THESE VACATIONS. WE TAKE THE TIME TO TALK TO THOSE WE SUPPORT TO FIND OUT WHAT INTERESTS THEM AND WHAT THEY WANT MOST TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON RECEIVES A VACATION THAT IS TAILORED TO THEM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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