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United States Catholic Conference

EIN 34-1832697 · Cleveland, OH

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton (CAF) supports and furthers the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. The principal components of the ministry are health, education, and social services. CAF's focus is on the issues of social justice relating to the poor and underserved in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$415,705, assistant treasurer

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs.

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 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 19 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. $2.7 million spent. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System and is based upon the gospel values, Catholic social teachings, and the charitable mission of the Sisters and the Roman Catholic Church. CAF's focus is to address the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities emphasizing youth and family and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.
  2. $677,314 spent. CAF has focused significant funding and staff resources on Stark County's Homeless Continuum of Care and has helped to establish the Stark Housing Network, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to this work. Communities are required to establish Continuums of Care in order to apply for, receive, and monitor federal and state funding for homeless services. Along with grants targeting specific housing projects, CAF has provided leadership in local and state boards and committees.
  3. $449,613 spent. CAF has a long-time commitment to improving early education and care in Stark County and beyond. Programs to improve the quality of young children's early learning experiences outside of the home as well as programs that focus on families as children's first teachers are supported. Along with leading local efforts in early childhood, CAF works across the state and country to affect policy changes and support system building for young children and families. The majority of CAF's early childhood funding is dedicated to supporting a local resource center, a kindergarten readiness program, professional development for teachers and family support programs.
  4. $236,786 spent. The Sisters of Charity Foundation has a goal to strengthen Stark County's mental health system to ensure high-quality services and fiscally strong organizations are available to those in need, by offering technical assistance and capacity building to local providers and connecting with local and state partners as needed.

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? Caution.

    Not 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 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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