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Catholic Charities Housing Inc

EIN 59-3201112 · Seminole, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ABILITY TO CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE OR OTHERWISE DEVELOP HOUSING AND/OR OFFICE FACILITIES. THIS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO ,ALL FORMS OF FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-41.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$164,912, secretary

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: 25 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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. $2.6 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS, MANAGES AND MAINTAINS PROPERTIES THAT HOUSE THE SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG, INC. THESE MINISTRIES INCLUDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE POOR, PEOPLE WITH AIDS, THE ELDERLY, LOW-INCOME PERSONS, NEW ENTRANTS TO OUR COUNTRY, PREGNANT WOMEN, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER PERSONS IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOME BUYERS. MONIES GIFTED ARE WIRED DIRECTLY TO THE CLOSING AGENT IN THE BUYER'S NAME WHEN THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET. THERE ARE NO INCOME LIMITS, GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS OR ASSET RESTRICTIONS. DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED NATIONWIDE. PINELLAS HOPE WAS ESTABLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS WITH 250 UNITS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED WITH FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS, ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. PINELLAS HOPE II CONSISTS OF 80 EFFICIENCY UNITS. THIS PROJECT TARGETS THE SPECIAL NEED FOR THE HOMELESS, AND 30% OF THE UNITS ARE DEDICATED TO THOSE BELOW 33% AREA MEDIAN INCOME FOR PINELLAS COUNTY. THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES A COMMUNITY BUILDING, WHICH INCORPORATES OFFICES FOR SERVICE DELIVERY BY THE AGENCIES SERVICING THE TENANTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES AN EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES. ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING OPENING TO THE OUTSIDE IS A ROOFED OPEN-AIR PAVILLION TO ACCOMMODATE 350 SIT DOWN DOWN STYLE MEETINGS AND PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE RESIDENTS TO EAT THEIR DAILY MEALS. THIS FACILITY ALSO PROVIDES INDOOR SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, A COMPUTER ROOM, LIBRARY AND PREP KITCHEN. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 1500 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.
  2. $1.6 million spent. THE SAN JOSE MISSION IS A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION/SOCIAL SERVICES CAMPUS FOR LOW-INCOME AGRICULTURAL WORKER FAMILIES. THE SITE OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY COMPOSED OF 122 LOW-INCOME FAMILY RENTAL UNITS. THE MISSION ALSO CURRENTLY HOSTS A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE A DAY CARE CENTER FOR 90 CHILDREN (OPERATED BY REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION), AN ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAM (PROVIDED BY HILLSBOROUIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS), A PARISH NURSE (PROVIDED BY ST JOSEPH'S BAPTIST HOSPITAL). CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES COUNSELING, HOUSING COUNSELING, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 195 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.

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? 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 September 7, 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 March 1946.

    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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