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Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess

EIN 46-1341563 · Poughkeepsie, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF DUTCHESS COUNTY STRIVES TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND CARING DUTCHESS COUNTY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HIGH QUALITY HUMAN SERVICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS OF ALL RELIGIONS, PARTICULARLY THE POOR AND VULNERABLE. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$122,603, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    14 of 14 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 August 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. $736,652 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRISES SUCH AS EVICTION, UTILITY SHUTOFF, AND FOOD INSECURITY. FINANCIAL RELIEF MAY BE RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MEDICATION / VISION ASSISTANCE, VISA/CASH DEBIT CARDS, STORE CARDS, GAS CARDS, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE. COUNSELLING, WOMEN'S GROUPS, BUDGETING GUIDANCE AND BENEFIT ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED. - 634 CALLS WERE ANSWERED BY THE BILINGUAL HOTLINE COORDINATORS - 244 SENIORS WERE SERVED. 132 SENIORS RECEIVED. 1,645 RIDES TO NON- EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND GROCERY SHOPPING TOTALING 27,864 MILES. - 107 WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN KINSHIP GROUPS. - A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF REFERRALS ARE MADE TO PARTNER AGENCIES (FOR LEGAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ETC.) WERE COMPLETED. - 276 LIMITED INTERVENTIONS (GOODS AND SERVICES) WERE COMPLETED. - "ADOPT A FAMILY 2023" PROVIDED CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR 74 HOUSEHOLDS COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS. - 163 CASES OPENED - 191 CASES CLOSED - 86% HOUSEHOLDS STABILIZED (Expenses $ 28,892 including grants of $ 11,516)(Revenue $ 79,000) SUBLEASE RENTAL INCOME RECEIVED FROM AN AFFILIATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES, ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK.
  2. $216,662 spent. FRIENDS OF SENIORS (ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2023) PARTNERS WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR SENIORS AGED 60 YEARS AND OVER: - TRANSPORTATION TO NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, LABS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, DENTISTS, AND SAME DAY SURGICAL PROCEDURE. - ASSISTANCE GROCERY SHOPPING, EITHER FOR OR WITH SENIORS. - VISITING AND KEEPING COMPANY WITH ISOLATED, LONELY SENIORS. - TELEPHONE REASSURANCE. - RESPITE FOR PRIMARY CARE GIVERS.
  3. $116,237 spent. THE DEAF CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, AND SPANISH. CASE MANAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. - 414 SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING. - 135 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DEAF CENTER SERVICES. (Expenses $ 28,892 including grants of $ 11,516)(Revenue $ 79,000) SUBLEASE RENTAL INCOME RECEIVED FROM AN AFFILIATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES, ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK.
  4. $28,892 spent. SUBLEASE RENTAL INCOME RECEIVED FROM AN AFFILIATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES, ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. 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 August 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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