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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami Inc

EIN 59-1279497 · Wilton Manors, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OTO PROVIDE QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE EMERGENGY SERVICES, CHILD-CARE AND WELFARE SERVICES, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, ELDERLY SERVICES, COUNSELING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND HOUSING THROUGHOUT DADE, BROWARD AND MONROE COUNTIES.

Income
$47.3 million
Spending
$45.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
462
Volunteers
189
Highest pay
$261,195, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $16.0 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - THROUGH SIX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. THE HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START AND VPK PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS EQUIP THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL RESOURCES SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
  2. $23.8 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - THROUGHOUT THE TRI-COUNTY AREA, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS: ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES, FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS THROUGH A FOOD PANTRY, ELDERLY SERVICES, HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES, AND IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE SERVICES. WITHIN THESE GROUPS, VARIOUS SERVICES ARE OFFERED WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ACCULTURATION, LEGAL, EMPLOYMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENTING SKILLS AND EDUCATION, MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, FOSTER CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING AND CASH ASSISTANCE.
  3. $68,473 spent. MINISTRIES - THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES MONROE MINISTRIES ASSIST THE FIVE PARISHES AND DEANERY TO BUILD UPON ITS EFFORTS TO UPHOLD HUMAN DIGNITY AND TO REACH OUT IN MERCY, SERVICE AND JUSTICE TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE FORMATION, EDUCATION AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF PARISHES AND THE COMMUNITY, AS WE TOGETHER, DEVELOP MINISTRIES IN RESPONSE TO NEEDS, AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE.

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 November 6, 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? 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.

  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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