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West Side Catholic Center

EIN 34-1244687 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND ADVOCACY TO ALL WHO COME TO US IN NEED. THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, WE SERVE THE HOMELESS AND INDIGENT OF CLEVELAND, OHIO.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
85
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$141,175, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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. $992,019 spent. RESOURCE CENTER- DAY SHELTER- ADDRESSES THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE MARGINALIZED AND HOMELESS POPULATION IN THE CLEVELAND AREA, BY PROVIDING OVER 30 SERVICES, INCLUDING HOT MEALS, FREE CLOTHING, SHOWERS, MAILBOXES AND WEEKLY MEDICAL CARE FOR HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO EXPOSURE. IN 2024, 47,231 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THE CENTER'S SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CORE ISSUES THAT UNDERLIE A PERSON'S POVERTY IN ORDER TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2024, OVER 8500 INDIVIDUALS UTLIZED SERVICES IN THE RESOURCE CENTER.
  2. $892,223 spent. MORIAH HOUSE- FAMILY SHELTER - PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF TRANSITIONAL SERVICES THAT ASSIST RESIDENTS IN MOVING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABLE HOUSING. INTREIM HOUSING PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, MEALS AND ALL OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES ENABLE EACH RESIDENT TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH SKILLED STAFF TO DEVELOP THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN FOR PERMANENT HOUSING, STABLE INCOME,SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND EDUCATION/TRAINING. IN 2024, 9,508 NIGHTS OF LODGING AND 28,524 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO 69 FAMILIES ALONG WITH TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO PROVIDE MORE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS.
  3. $891,122 spent. ZACCHAEUS HOUSING SOLUTIONS- LONG TERM RAPID REHOUSING- HELPS FAMILIES SECURE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING BY PROVIDING RENT SUBSIDY AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR UP TO TWELVE MONTHS. ZACCHAEUS HOUSING SOLUTIONS' ULITIMATE GOALS ARE TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNES AND TO STREGTHEN FAMILY UNTIY THROUGH HOUSING STABILITY AND INCREASED LIFE SKILLS. IN 2024, 55 FAMILIES CONSISTING OF 55 ADULTS AND 104 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY ZACCHAEUS HOUSING SOLUTIONSPROGRAM, WITH 88% OF CLIENTS EXITING TO POSITIVE HOUSING
  4. $1.5 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, FAMILY PROGRAMS, & PIZZERIA EXPENSES

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 November 6, 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 November 1978.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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