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Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia Inc

EIN 54-0505879 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GROUNDED IN FAITH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA SERVES ALL, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND INSPIRING HOPE.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
67
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$122,463, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% 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 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. THE ADULT AND SENIOR CARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE IN-HOME RESPITE CARE FOR CAREGIVERS OF SENIORS AND COMPANION CARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS LIVING ALONE. GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR ADULTS DEEMED INCAPACITATED BY THE COURTS TO ENSURE THE CLIENT'S SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO MANAGE THEIR FINANCES. THE LIFE COACH PROGRAM CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS TO FREE OR AFFORDABLE PRIMARY CARE TO REDUCE ER USAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE CLIENT'S HEALTH.
  2. $995,658 spent. FINANCIAL AND HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE BY HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELORS WHO PROVIDE BUDGET, CREDIT AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND GROUP FINANCIAL EDUCATION. LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED TO PAY RENT FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS. LONG TERM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED DURING NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS.
  3. $965,969 spent. CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, MARRIAGE AND COUPLES COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS, AND DEPRESSION SCREENINGS. THE SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELORS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE.
  4. $139,188 spent. THE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFERED ARE CONFIDENTIAL PREGNANCY COUNSELING, ADOPTION SERVICES AND POST-ADOPTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. WE OPERATE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW PARENTS WITH FREE DIAPERS AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTED. SEVERAL PARENT MENTORING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO HELP FAMILIES MOVE OUT OF POVERTY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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