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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha Inc

EIN 47-0376612 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN RESPONSE TO GOD'S CALL TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA ENABLES THE WORKS OF MERCY TO BE RECEIVED AND LIVED.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
79
Volunteers
1,651
Highest pay
$205,434, executive director/secreta

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: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $6.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO THE POOR, INCLUDING EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES' COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE (FOOD PANTRIES) IN NORTH AND SOUTH OMAHA, MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES WITH DISTRIBUTIONS WITHIN OMAHA AND OTHER LOCATIONS. FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY SHORT TERM GOALS THAT HAVE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AS WELL AS PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS THAT PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND INFORMATION TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. OUR SENIOR SERVICES OFFER EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OUR OLDER ADULTS. THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM COORDINATES AN ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOOD AND GIFTS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. OUR MICROBUSINESS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH OMAHA COMMUNITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS. IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES HELP CLIENTS WITH FILING OUT USCIS FORMS, PROVIDES LEGAL CONSULTATIONS IN WHICH WE EVALUATE CLIENTS' IMMIGRATION LEGAL OPTIONS, ADVISE THEM HOW TO PROCEED AND REPRESENT THEM THROUGHOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS. SERVICES INCLUDE: CONSULTATIONS, TRANSLATION, CHANGE OF ADDRESS, GREEN CARD RENEWALS, FAMILY-BASED PETITIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS AND VAWA AND U-VISA APPLICATIONS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH : CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL INTERVENTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES INCLUDING CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE CONCERNING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE.
  3. $655,395 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CHILDREN. EDUCATION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAMS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN THAT IS A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE TO STAY. IT PROVIDES PROTECTION, CARE, AND SUPPORT THAT IS NEEDED TO REGAIN CONTROL AND MAKE DECISIONS OVER THEIR OWN LIVES AND THEIR FUTURES. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING THEIR STAY AND AFTERCARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM.
  4. $793 spent. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND ADOPTION SERVICES.

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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