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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg

EIN 32-0222403 · Greensburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, ROOTED IN THE GOSPEL AND SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH, IS THE PRIMARY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY TO THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE HUMAN NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
19
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$105,850, 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

    16 of 16 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. $630,787 spent. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM: A SERVICE PROVIDED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES INTAKE SPECIALISTS, RESPONDING TO CALLERS REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING MATERIAL ASSISTANCE, OR SOCIAL SERVICES OFFERED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES OR SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER AGENCIES BUT NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES.
  2. $426,551 spent. COUNSELING PROGRAM: INCLUDES A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG FORMED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL COUNSELORS. PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, DIVERSITY, ACCEPTANCE, HEALING, AND THE PRACTICE OF POSITIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AMONG THE STUDENT BODY, STAFF, AND FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, THIS SERVICE PROVIDES MORE IMMEDIATE RELIEF TO DISTRESSED STUDENTS. COUNSELING TECHNIQUES DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, OR MARRIAGE PARTNERS IN IDENTIFYING, RESOLVING, AND/OR MINIMIZING PROBLEMS BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO - CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, GRIEF ISSUES, SEPARATION AND DIVORCE, PARENTING, AND RELATIONSHIPS.
  3. $24,911 spent. PREGNANCY PROGRAM: OFFERING PREGNANCY TESTING AND OPTIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BOTH THE MOTHER AND CHILD, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON PARENTING AND ADOPTION CHOICES.

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 churches. 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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