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Catholic Family Services

EIN 38-2072348 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE GOD'S HANDS PROVIDING HOUSING, HEALTH, AND HOPE TO HIS CHILDREN.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 41%
Employees
69
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$114,910, executive di

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE ARK IS LOCATED IN KALAMAZOO AND IS THE ONLY SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION SHELTER SERVING YOUTH AGES 10-17 IN THE NINE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO. THE ARK SERVES YOUTH WHO HAVE RUN AWAY; ARE IN DANGER OF BEING HOMELESS; OR ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. YOUTH STAY UP TO 21 DAYS AND RECEIVE COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE. THE GOAL IS TO UNITE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES OR HELP HOMELESS YOUTH FIND ALTERNATIVE SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. THE ARK YOUTH INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 16-21 TO FIND HOUSING, COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. THE ARK OUTREACH PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH ON THE STREETS, OFFERS FREE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS PROMOTE THE ARK SERVICES. THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. THE ARK IS LOCATED IN KALAMAZOO AND IS THE ONLY SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION SHELTER SERVING YOUTH AGES 10-17 IN THE NINE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO. THE ARK SERVES YOUTH WHO HAVE RUN AWAY; ARE IN DANGER OF BEING HOMELESS; OR ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. YOUTH STAY UP TO 21 DAYS AND RECEIVE COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE. THE GOAL IS TO UNITE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES OR HELP HOMELESS YOUTH FIND ALTERNATIVE SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. THE ARK YOUTH INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 16-21 TO FIND HOUSING, COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. THE ARK OUTREACH PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH ON THE STREETS, OFFERS FREE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS PROMOTE THE ARK SERVICES. THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $395,314 spent. CARING NETWORK SERVES PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUNG WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY. THE GOALS ARE TO ENSURE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND BABIES AND TO HELP DEVELOP HEALTHY PARENTING BEHAVIORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO CLIENTS AND INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME VISITS, REFERRALS, PREGNANCY TESTING, PREGNANCY AND PARENTING CLASSES, POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SCREENING, INFANT MORTALITY SCREENING AND EDUCATION, FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND MATERIAL ITEMS. IN 2024, CARING NETWORK PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVER 200 WOMEN. THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CAR SEATS, CRIBS, DIAPERS, AND HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS WERE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS.
  3. $234,454 spent. THE BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY OUTPATIENT MENTAL COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN. BRIDGES HELPS CLIENTS RESOLVE ISSUES RELATING TO DEPRESSION, ANGER MANAGEMENT, MARITAL OR RELATIONSHIP CONFLICTS, GRIEF, LOSS, GENDER IDENTITY AND DEPRESSION TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IN 2024, BRIDGES PROVIDED 1,467 THERAPY SESSIONS.
  4. $623,423 spent. BARAGA MANOR (OTSEGO SENIOR APARTMENTS) IN OTSEGO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE AND SAFE LIVING FOR ADULTS AGE 62 OR OLDER AND/OR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED ADULTS. THERE ARE 48 ONE-BEDROOM UNITS. AMENITIES INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CENTER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES ON EACH FLOOR. STAFFING INCLUDES A SERVICE COORDINATOR AND A MAINTENANCE MANAGER. THE HEATING ASSITANCE PROGRAM, OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO, HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR WINTER HEATING BILLS. IN 2024, 66,644 PASSED THROUGH OUR AGENCY FROM THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO AND WAS DISBURSED TO OVER 600 PEOPLE IN THE NINE COUNTY REGION OF THE DIOCESE. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED EACH YEAR BY VOLUNTEERS.
  5. BARAGA MANOR (OTSEGO SENIOR APARTMENTS) IN OTSEGO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE AND SAFE LIVING FOR ADULTS AGE 62 OR OLDER AND/OR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED ADULTS. THERE ARE 48 ONE-BEDROOM UNITS. AMENITIES INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CENTER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES ON EACH FLOOR. STAFFING INCLUDES A SERVICE COORDINATOR AND A MAINTENANCE MANAGER. THE HEATING ASSITANCE PROGRAM, OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO, HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR WINTER HEATING BILLS. IN 2024, 66,644 PASSED THROUGH OUR AGENCY FROM THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO AND WAS DISBURSED TO OVER 600 PEOPLE IN THE NINE COUNTY REGION OF THE DIOCESE. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED EACH YEAR BY VOLUNTEERS.

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 November 6, 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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