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St Elizabeth Catholic Charities Inc

EIN 35-1827682 · New Albany, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities exists to affirm the dignity of and respect for all human life by assisting individuals and families in need to achieve empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
43
Volunteers
270
Highest pay
$171,829, treasurer

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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)
  1. $775,830 spent. Women's and Children's Emergency Shelter (WCES) - Single mothers reside on our campus along with their young children while receiving intensive case management services, with 24/7 Housing Staff provided. Program participants take steps toward educational and vocational goals, get connected with community resources, receive counseling, and work toward self-sufficiency. 76 women and children were housed in FYE June 2025. (Expenses $ 158,834 including grants of $ 4,195)(Revenue $ 21,797) St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including adoption services, counseling services, a community distribution program, and affordable supportive housing.
  2. $545,563 spent. Domestic Violence Program - Women and children who have experienced domestic violence are housed in our residential and rapid rehousing programs while receiving intensive case management services. Program participants take steps toward financial and domestic goals, get connected with community resources, and work toward self-sufficiency. For FYE June 2025, 50 women and children were housed in either our DV Transitional Housing or DV Rapid Rehousing programs.
  3. $286,466 spent. Supported Living Program - The Supported Living Program (SLP) offers help for adults and children with developmental delays. A Direct Support Professional is assigned to each individual to serve as a mentor, teacher and cheerleader to aid in developing and achieving goals, fostering individual interests and assisting with day to day responsibilities. For FYE June 2025, 16 clients were provided with 8,031 hours of direct support. (Expenses $ 158,834 including grants of $ 4,195)(Revenue $ 21,797) St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including adoption services, counseling services, a community distribution program, and affordable supportive housing.
  4. $158,834 spent. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including adoption services, counseling services, a community distribution program, and affordable supportive housing.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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