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Catholic Charities Tell City

EIN 45-1745026 · Tell City, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Catholic Charities Tell City is to work together as parish communities, fulfilling the call of the Gospel, and to help people improve their lives. We believe that through reaching out in service to those in need, by loving our neighbors as Christ loves us, we not only enrich their lives-but ours as well.

Income
$223,306
Spending
$189,647
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
22.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
650
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: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 94 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.

  • 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. $40,225 spent. Our Perry County Food Coalition which is made up of 4 food pantries has given out more than 650,000 pounds of food this year. It appears the rise in the cost of food has driven the rise in the need of food for our lower income families. We strive as a coalition to try and meet those needs for our families. (Expenses $ 26,239 including grants of $ 11,467)(Revenue $ 0) Catholic Charities Tell City, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including a budgeting class, a weekly hot meal program and a food and clothing pantry. 4 people graduated from the budgets basics classes and the weekly hot meal program served 3173 people during this year. During the months of November to March we give away free coats, hates, gloves, and scares to anyone who is in need. We gave away 214 coats, 264 hats, gloves, or scarves, and 33 blankets during this time.
  2. $36,296 spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE -CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM has touched the lives of many folks during this time. From 07/01/24 to 06/30/25 we served 296 families and 558 individuals with rent, utilities, and prescriptions.
  3. $17,386 spent. LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES - Lifeline for Families helps pregnant women and families with small children including our Early Years Store. They shop for essentials (bottles, bibs, small hand toys, high chairs, baby swings, car seats, and pack n plays) and baby clothing up to size 2T. Formula and diapers are also given during shopping sessions. Our store changes with the seasons. We have had 174 shoppers, which is a total of 669 individuals helped during the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. (Expenses $ 26,239 including grants of $ 11,467)(Revenue $ 0) Catholic Charities Tell City, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including a budgeting class, a weekly hot meal program and a food and clothing pantry. 4 people graduated from the budgets basics classes and the weekly hot meal program served 3173 people during this year. During the months of November to March we give away free coats, hates, gloves, and scares to anyone who is in need. We gave away 214 coats, 264 hats, gloves, or scarves, and 33 blankets during this time.
  4. $26,239 spent. Catholic Charities Tell City, Inc. offers other program services to benefit those in need including a budgeting class, a weekly hot meal program and a food and clothing pantry. 4 people graduated from the budgets basics classes and the weekly hot meal program served 3173 people during this year. During the months of November to March we give away free coats, hates, gloves, and scares to anyone who is in need. We gave away 214 coats, 264 hats, gloves, or scarves, and 33 blankets during this time.

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 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? Worth knowing.

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

    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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