Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVES THOSE IN NEED WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: THE POOR, DISABLED, IMMIGRANTS, ELDERLY, AND CHILDREN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY, AND THE COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
- Income
- $8.3 million
- Spending
- $7.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 6.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Employees
- 189
- Volunteers
- 242
- Highest pay
- $142,750, ceo
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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $3.4 million spent. MIGRATION SERVICES Resettlement and Placement - Provides services for newly arrived refugees up to 90 days after arrival. This program assists people coming to the United States under refugee status as granted by the U.S. Department of State, as well as assists individuals who seek asylum once they are already in this country. Catholic Charities works in cooperation with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to provide these services, which help new residents adjust to life in the community. Services include pre-arrival processing, arrival services, assistance with housing, referrals for medical care, acculturation, referrals for ESL (English-as-a-second-language) classes, school enrollment for the children, and other educational services as needed. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III/LINE 4A) Immigration - The Board of Immigration Appeals (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) recognizes Catholic Charities' Immigration Services as a program that provides accurate and affordable services to immigrants who seek to adjust their status, reunite with family members, obtain employment authorization, or file paperwork to make other status adjustments through U.S.C.I.S (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, or INS). Citizenship classes and assistance with the process of naturalization are also provided. (Expenses $ 260,280 including grants of $ 9,660)(Revenue $ 42,795) PRO-LIFE SERVICES Pregnancy Case Management - Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and accessing resources to support them in their decision. Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Collaborating with schools, clinics and other community providers, ECHO Program provides extended case management to pregnant or parenting teens seeking to complete their education.
- $2.3 million spent. STABILITY SERVICES Resource & Referral - Services are provided to individuals and families who need help meeting basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. Applicants qualified for the program will complete a brief assessment with a case manager in-person or virtually. Referrals are made to other agencies when appropriate. Hispanic Health Advocate - Our Hispanic Health Advocate program serves those who need Spanish-translation services in vital areas such as healthcare so they can get the vital services they need. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III/LINE 4B) Homeless Case Management - Case management services to homeless individuals to provide needed resources to break down the barriers of becoming self-sufficient. The case manager assists with linking needed individuals with resources for basic needs such as shelter, clothing, food, hygiene, insurance, healthcare, etc. The case manager may be able to conduct coordinated entry assessment if the client qualifies. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - SCSEP is the nation's longest-running program to help low-income individuals, aged 55 and over, to find employment. Our SCSEP case managers help seniors by creating an Individual Employment Plan so they could achieve their goals. They also place seniors in job training opportunities and other resources (housing, food, other assistance, etc.). SCSEP provides job coaching and job search assistance. Food Pantries - As our communities continue to face rising unemployment, food is flying off the shelves at both South Bend Food Pantry and RSVP Community Center of Caring Food Pantry in Auburn.Because of this great need, we typically serve over 5,000 people annually. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Senior Corps volunteer programs connect people 55 years and older to organizations that need them most. Catholic Charities helps them become mentors, coaches, and companions to people in need. They also contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.
- $892,801 spent. COUNSELING SERVICES Clinical Services: Licensed counselors provide in-person and telehealth sessions in both English and Spanish. We serve individuals, couples, and families, offering faith-informed therapy that addresses grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. School Counseling: Recognizing that many children return home to families under chronic stress, we bring counseling directly into schools. This removes barriers of transportation and cost while addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students who would otherwise go untreated. Diocesan Mental Health Ministries: Rooted in parish life, this ministry supports individuals living with mental illness and their loved ones through education, spiritual accompaniment, resources, and advocacy. Catholic Charities helps parishes create safe, welcoming spaces that reduce stigma and ensure no one suffers in silence. Victims Of Human Trafficking:Programming that helps freed victims deal with the trauma of their captivity and adjustment back into the community. (Expenses $ 260,280 including grants of $ 9,660)(Revenue $ 42,795) PRO-LIFE SERVICES Pregnancy Case Management - Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and accessing resources to support them in their decision. Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Collaborating with schools, clinics and other community providers, ECHO Program provides extended case management to pregnant or parenting teens seeking to complete their education.
- $260,280 spent. PRO-LIFE SERVICES Pregnancy Case Management - Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and accessing resources to support them in their decision. Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Collaborating with schools, clinics and other community providers, ECHO Program provides extended case management to pregnant or parenting teens seeking to complete their education.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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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