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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet

EIN 36-2170817 · Crest Hill, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF JOLIET IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BELIEFS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND VARIOUS CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND DISABILITY SERVICES.

Income
$35.3 million
Spending
$34.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
390
Volunteers
9,800
Highest pay
$217,101, executive director (end 12/31/24)

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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. $12.3 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE AGENCY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION INCLUDING: OPERATING TWO EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS; OPERATING FOUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE AND FOUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; MANAGING HOMELESSNESS REVENTION, RAPID-REHOUSING, AND SHELTER DIVERSION PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSISTANCE WITH THE GOAL OF CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS. OTHER UNIQUE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE "OUT OF POVERTY" CLASSES WHICH EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON STRATEGIES FOR MAKING PRODUCTIVE LIFE CHOICES THAT WILL AID IN REACHING THE GOAL OF REACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES, ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIRS, AND THE PROVISION OF A DAILY LUNCHTIME MEAL TO ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AT NO CHARGE THROUGH ITS SHEPHERD'S TABLE PROGRAM.
  2. $10.2 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES DIVISION - EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES DIVISION - THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES FEDERALLY FUNDED HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH YEAR. THE HEAD START PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD IN A CENTER BASED SETTING. THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE EARLY HEAD START OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD IN BOTH A CENTER BASED AND HOMEBASED SETTING. TEACHERS ASSESS EACH CHILD'S DAILY FUNCTIONING TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILD IS HITTING THE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. WHEN NEEDED, CHILDREN ARE LINKED TO SPECIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MORE DETAILED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INCLUDING HEARING, VISION AND DENTAL SCREENINGS. FAMILIES OF THE CHILDREN RECEIVE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO EMPOWER THEM IN HELPING THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND A WIDE RANGE OF TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED ON TOPICS FROM SELF-ADVOCACY, PARENT SKILLS, CHILD NUTRITION AND DEVELOPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED UNDER THE DOULA PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS EXPECTANT TEEN MOTHERS SUPPORT DURING LABOR & DELIVERY AS WELL AS POST PARTUM VISITS FOR 6-8 WEEKS. THE PREVENTION INITIATIVE PROGRAM IS A STATE FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO EXPECTING PARENTS AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3. EXPECTANT MOTHERS CAN RECEIVE DOULA SERVICES AND THE CHILDREN ARE SERVED IN BOTH A CENTER BASED AND HOMEBASED SETTING.
  3. $7.1 million spent. AGING & DISABILITIES - THE AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION ASSISTS OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH VARIOUS SERVICES. AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO CONNECT THEM WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, SHORT-TERM HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, BENEFIT ACCESS AND MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT. COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM OFFERS LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT THAT COORDINATES A VARIETY OF IN HOME SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING AND MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. NUTRITION SERVICES PROVIDES DAILY HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS AND CONGREGATE DINING OFFERS WEEKLY MEALS AT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. CAREGIVER SERVICES PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULT CAREGIVERS. COMMUNITY BASE PROGRAMS OFFERS A VARIETY OF HEALTHY AGING PROGRAMS THAT OFFER EXERCISE AND FALL PREVENTION CLASSES, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION CLASSES, HEALTH PROMOTIONS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION. MONEY MANAGEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT AND BILL PAYING SERVICES. AMERICORPS SENIOR PROGRAMS OFFERS LOW INCOME OLDER ADULTS AGE 55 AND OLDER AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SENIOR COMPANION AND FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAMS. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATES ALLEGED ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 18-59 LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. OMBUDSMAN PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE QUALITY AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE.
  4. $994,392 spent. COUNSELING - CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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 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 June 2025.

    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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