Catholic Charities of South Carolina
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
INFORMED AND INSPIRED THROUGH THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES DIGNITY, MINISTERS TO THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THOSE UNDER OUR CARE, AND ACTS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE PALMETTO STATE. IN GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 450
- Highest pay
- $149,208, executive director (end 12/31/2024)
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: 44 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% 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: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 255 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.8 million spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS. OUR WELLNESS PANTRIES STRIVE TO PROVIDE HEALTHY FOODS ALONG WITH BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS EDUCATION TO HELP MAKE A SYSTEMATIC CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF OUR CLIENTS IN SNAP BENEFITS. THE SAVE A SMILE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO OUR HEALTH SOLUTIONS THAT INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE BASIC PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ORAL FUNCTIONS THAT WE NORMALLY TAKE FOR GRANTED. THE CLEAN OF HEART PROGRAM PROVIDES LAUNDRY, SHOWER AND AT-HOME ATMOSPHERE TO THE HOMELESS. THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM WORKS TO RESTORE FAITH FOR THOSE WHO ARE PENITENT AS THEY SEEK A FRESH START WITH A GREATER SENSE OF SELF AWARENESS AND SELF-EFFICACY. (Expenses $ 10,815 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 35) THE CARTER MAY HOME IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY ADULTS. A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE CARE THEY NEED WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING THEM TO PURSUE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, RESTAURANTS STYLE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, HEALTHCARE COORDINATION, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, CRAFTS, OUTINGS, EXERCISE, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, GARDENING AND MORE.
- $825,262 spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION SERVICES PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. SPECIFICALLY, WE ASSIST IMMIGRANTS IN FILING THE APPROPRIATE FORMS AND GATHERING NECESSARY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO FILE FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING CASES: ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, CONSULAR PROCESSING, NATURALIZATION, U AND T VISAS, VAWA CASES, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, DACA, SIJ,AND RENEWAL OF PERMANENT RESIDENCY AND WORK PERMITS. WE ALSO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION OF RELEVANT IMMIGRATION LAW TOPICS.
- $129,817 spent. CATHOLIC CHARITIES' DISASTER SERVICES TEAM ENSURES CLIENTS RETURN TO SAFE, SANITARY AND SECURE LIVING CONDITIONS AFTER THE RAMIFICATIONS OF A NATURAL DISASTER. THROUGH CONTRACTOR AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE ASSIST CLIENTS IN THEIR JOURNEY TO RETURN TO SAFE, SANITARY AND SECURE LIVING CONDITIONS. MANY HAVE ADJUSTED THEIR LIFE FOR AT LEAST A YEAR BEFORE CONTACTING US, LIVING IN MOLDY OR UNSAFE CONDITIONS. REPAIRS INCLUDE ROOFING, SIDING, INTERIOR WORK SUCH AS DRYWALL, FLOORING, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, DOORS & WINDOWS. (Expenses $ 10,815 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 35) THE CARTER MAY HOME IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY ADULTS. A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE CARE THEY NEED WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING THEM TO PURSUE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, RESTAURANTS STYLE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, HEALTHCARE COORDINATION, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, CRAFTS, OUTINGS, EXERCISE, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, GARDENING AND MORE.
- $10,815 spent. THE CARTER MAY HOME IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY ADULTS. A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE CARE THEY NEED WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING THEM TO PURSUE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, RESTAURANTS STYLE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, HEALTHCARE COORDINATION, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, CRAFTS, OUTINGS, EXERCISE, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, GARDENING AND MORE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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