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Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

EIN 38-1359243 · Flint, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADOPTION, COUNSELING(MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE), AND OTHER CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
194
Volunteers
185

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $1.7 million spent. CHILD WELFARE-PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PREGNANCY COUNSELING, ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT, TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE FOR INFANTS, AND SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE FOR TEEN MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $974,640 spent. COUNSELING SERVICES-THERAPY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IS OFFERED ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS. PREVENTION SERVICES AND EDUCATION GROUPS ARE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN RELATION TO DIVORCE AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.
  3. $1.8 million spent. SOUP KITCHENS & COMMUNITY SERVICES-THE SOUP KITCHEN PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE NUTRITION, MEALS AND PERSONAL NEEDS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. A SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM IS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNCIL ON AGING. THE CENTER FOR HOPE PROVIDES A COMMUNITY CLOSET, MINI CLINIC HEALTH SERVICES, LAUNDRY ROOM, SHOWERS, HOT MEALS, A WARMING CENTER, AND A COOLING CENTER.
  4. $3.4 million spent. OFFENDER SUCCESS-OFFENDER SUCCESS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT RELIES ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PRIVATE COMPANIES WHO SHARE A VESTED INTEREST IN SAFER COMMUNITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. CATHOLIC CHARITES SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY IN REGION 6 AND IS CONTRACTED BY MDOC TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS TO RETURNING CITIZENS REFERRED BY THEIR PAROLE AGENT. THIS INCLUDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING. 1,382,873 HOUSING-RENT ASSISTANCE AND EVICTION AVOIDANCE FUNDING IS OFFERED TO QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 1,080,898 COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE-DONATED GOODS FROM LARGE CORPORATIONS, SUCH AS AMAZON AND WALMART, ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS OFF THE NORMAL RETAIL VALUE ON A MEMBERSHIP BASIS. MEMBERSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANZIATIONS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS. 915,462
  5. OFFENDER SUCCESS-OFFENDER SUCCESS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT RELIES ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PRIVATE COMPANIES WHO SHARE A VESTED INTEREST IN SAFER COMMUNITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. CATHOLIC CHARITES SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY IN REGION 6 AND IS CONTRACTED BY MDOC TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS TO RETURNING CITIZENS REFERRED BY THEIR PAROLE AGENT. THIS INCLUDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING. 1,382,873 HOUSING-RENT ASSISTANCE AND EVICTION AVOIDANCE FUNDING IS OFFERED TO QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 1,080,898 COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE-DONATED GOODS FROM LARGE CORPORATIONS, SUCH AS AMAZON AND WALMART, ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS OFF THE NORMAL RETAIL VALUE ON A MEMBERSHIP BASIS. MEMBERSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANZIATIONS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS. 915,462

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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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