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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Inc

EIN 39-0806321 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WALK WITH OUR VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS WHO ARE SUFFERING, LONELY OR IN NEED, PROVIDING COMPASSIONS, EFFECTIVE HUMAN SERVICES, AND A RESTORATION OF HOPE.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
90
Volunteers
301
Highest pay
$164,182, former chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 25

    17 of 17 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, 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. $1.3 million spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS A STATE CERTIFIED OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, HIGH QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND COUPLES OF ALL FAITHS. ALL THERAPISTS ARE LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND BILINGUAL THERAPISTS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL OF OUR SITES. WE SERVE ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO SUFFER FROM EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
  2. $741,064 spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES' OUTREACH CASE MANAGERS ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED.
  3. $1.3 million spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES WORKS WITH REFUGEE COMMUNITIES AND OTHER PARTNERS TO DESIGN PROGRAMS THAT LEVERAGE COMMUNITY ASSETS TO FACILITATE THE INTEGRATION OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INTO COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. INTEGRATION IS AN ON-GOING PROCESS IN WHICH REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE RECEIVING SOCIETY GROW TOGETHER TO DEVELOP STRONG ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTERAL, AND CIVIC CONNECTIONS. AS A RESULT, OUR COMMUNITIES ARE MORE SECURE, VIBRANT, AND COHESIVE.
  4. $1.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INSPIRED BY CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS, HELP BUILD A JUST AND CARING COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ADULT DAY SERVICES, ADOPTION/CHILD WELFARE, SUPPORTED PARENTING, HOARDING, AND PARISH RELATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 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 April 1940.

    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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