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Catholic Charities Regional Agency

EIN 34-0714330 · Youngstown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES REGIONAL AGENCY IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED, TO ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE IN SOCIAL STRUCTURES, AND TO CALL THE ENTIRE CHURCH AND OTHER PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL TO DO THE SAME.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
62
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$108,254, executive director

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE AGENCY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS FOR THE PAYMENT OF RENT, FOOD, UTILITIES AND PRESCRIPTIONS. THE P.A.T.H. PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HOMELESS PERSONS. THE SOAR PROJECT HELPS THE HOMELESS SIGN UP FOR SSI AND SSDI BENEFITS. HOUSING COUNSELING PROVIDES HELP TO PEOPLE FACING FORECLOSURE OR IN NEED OF PRE-PURCHASE EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO COORDINATED THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM THROUGH THE IRS FOR MAHONING COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS ASSISTED A TOTAL OF 8,842 HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $396,616 spent. THE AGENCY HAS A SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AT RISK IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HOME-BASED SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS. THEY ATTEMPT TO ENSURE THAT THE FRAIL, ELDERLY AND DISABLED OF MAHONING, TRUMBULL, AND COLUMBIANA COUNTIES WHO FALL UNDER THEIR CARE ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. THEY HAVE ASSISTED 270 PEOPLE PROVIDING 1192 UNITS OF SERVICE.
  3. $336,682 spent. THE AGENCY PROVIDES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 30 DAYS FOR WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN RECEIVE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND TRANSPORTATION IF NEEDED. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED ARE: 24-HOUR TELEPHONE CRISIS LINE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND HELPING PEOPLE OBTAIN PROTECTION ORDERS. 63 PEOPLE WERE SHELTERED; 240 RECEIVED PROTECTION ORDERS; 566 ADVOCACY SERVICES; 1,714 PRESENTED WITH EDUCATION AND 481 FOR CRISIS CALLS.
  4. $561,402 spent. THE VOICE OF HOPE SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IT IS A TEMPORARY SHELTER WITH THE GOAL TO MOVE PEOPLE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS INTO A MORE STABLE HOUSING SITUATION. IN 2024, VOICE OF HOPE SHELTERED 123 PEOPLE INCLUDING 57 CHILDREN AND 56 ADULTS.THE AGENCY PROVIDES SERVICES TO SENIORS IN SOUTHERN COLUMBIANA COUNTY, INCLUDING ON-SITE AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SITUATIONS. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 459 PEOPLE SERVED, AND 13,633 MEALS DELIVERED. 270 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.THE AGENCY ASSISTED 150 FAMILIES IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE OF THEIR HOMES AND 148 INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE AND POST PURCHASE HOUSING COUNSELING THROUGH THEIR HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM.THE AGENCY HAS A FIRST STEP PREGNANCY SUPPORT PROGRAM, A SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM TO HELP YOUNG GIRLS WHO ARE PREGNANT AND NEED SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PREPARING OR RAISING THEIR CHILD. IN 2024, THE AGENCY ASSISTED IN THE COMPLETION OF 7 ADOPTION SEARCHES, AND 733 FIRST STEP CLIENTS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

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? 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 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 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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