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Catholic Care Center Inc

EIN 48-1067110 · Bel Aire, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CARE CENTER STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF ALL RESIDENTS BY OFFERING COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL, AND SPIRITUALLY NOURISHING HEALTHCARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. WE STRIVE TO KNOW THE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED NURSING CARE. WE STRIVE TO LOVE OUR RESIDENTS WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. WE STRIVE TO SERVE OUR RESIDENTS WITH EMPATHY AND GENTLENESS.

Income
$29.6 million
Spending
$30.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
604
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$232,835, president/ceo

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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 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 (2)
  1. $22.3 million spent. CATHOLIC CARE CENTER, INC. IS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INCLUDING A NURSING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY AS WELL AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL. OUR CENTER, INSPIRED BY THE HEALING MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO THE ELDERLY, PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO RESIDENTS THAT MAXIMIZES DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. ROOTED IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION OF CARING, OUR COMMUNITY IS CONTINUALLY DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING NEW BEST PRACTICES IN CARE THAT ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND PATIENTS. THE STAFF IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE WELL-BEING OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE. THE CENTER CONSISTS OF A 159-BED NURSING FACILITY, A 60-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 92 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, AND A 20-BED GERIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL LOCATED IN WICHITA, KANSAS. CATHOLIC CARE CENTER, INC. SERVES PEOPLE IN THE WICHITA AREA. THE PRIMARY COUNTIES INCLUDE SEDGWICK AND BUTLER. A TREND OF SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COMMUNITY IS THE GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION. TO ADDRESS THIS TREND, CATHOLIC CARE CENTER, INC. IS COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, AGING ORGANIZATIONS, AND NURSING EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO THE ELDERLY. FINANCIAL SURPLUSES ARE USED TO FULFILL OUR CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ORGANIZATION OFFERS DISCOUNTED CARE TO PERSONS WITHOUT ADEQUATE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES THE PARTICIPATION IN MEDICAID, MEDICARE, CHAMPUS, TRICARE, AND/OR OTHER GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. St. Veronica's Senior Behavioral Center provides care to area seniors with compassion. The Behavioral Center was added in FY2024, and continues to be a great addition to current program services.

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 October 13, 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 June 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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