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Catholic Charities Corporation

EIN 34-1318541 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$66.8 million
Spending
$70.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 43%
Employees
1,090
Volunteers
18,168
Highest pay
$281,579, president/ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    36 of 37 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. $19.6 million spent. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: CATHOLIC CHARITIES VALUES THE FAMILY UNIT AND HAS DEVELOPED INTEGRAL SERVICES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT FAMILY COHESION AND HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IN PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WE OFFER SEVERAL PROGRAMS LIKE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES, HEAD START, HELP ME GROW, PARENTING EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. OUR FAMILY CENTERS SERVE AS "COMMUNITY HUBS" WHERE MANY OF THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.
  2. $16.0 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO COPE WITH EMOTIONAL, PSYCHIATRIC AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. OUR STAFF ARE COMPRISED OF BOTH LICENSED AND OTHER QUALIFIED, TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO OFFER SERVICES TAILORED FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR EIGHT COUNTY REGION. OUR SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CLIENTS INCLUDING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND BILINGUAL SERVICES. WE OFFER INTENSIVE AND NON-INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUPS.
  3. $11.6 million spent. PARISH AND PASTORAL SERVICES:CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARISHES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER DIOCESAN OFFICES TO PROVIDE FORMATIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND DIRECT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING YOUNG ADULTS, MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. OUR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STAFF WORK TO PRESERVE AND/OR RESTORE FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COACHING AND MENTORING. OUR CYO OFFICE SEEKS TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO LOVE AND SERVE THROUGH CREATIVE USE OF ATHLETICS. THE OFFICE OF HUMAN LIFE SEEKS DIGNITY SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE SOCIAL ACTION OFFICE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AND ENSURES THAT ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS TAKEN ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIORITIES OF THE BISHOP OF CLEVELAND, THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS, CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO, AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA.
  4. $9.1 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES:GROUNDED IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING, THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACQUIRES, PROVIDES AND METICULOUSLY MANAGES RESOURCES FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE, BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE AND SHELTER SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEEDING IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM HELP, AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. OUR CLIENTS WHO ACCESS SUCH SERVICES COVER THE SPECTRUM FROM SITUATIONAL POVERTY, ISOLATED EMERGENCIES UP TO CHRONIC HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES RENDERED GO BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS BUT EXTEND TO JOB READINESS AND CAREER EXPLORATION, AS WELL AS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILL TRAINING.PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE OFFER SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, DANCES AND SOCIALS, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, PASTORAL, SACRAMENTAL AND CATECHETICAL SERVICES, ALL SEEKING TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.OLDER ADULTS:CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF AGING ADULTS SO THEY MAY LIVE A DIGNIFIED, FULL LIFE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED MEALS, MEAL DELIVERY, ADULT DAY CENTER SERVICES, SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON SUBJECTS PERTINENT TO THIS POPULATION.

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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