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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington Inc

EIN 61-0461728 · Covington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SERVE ALL PEOPLE IN OUR DIOCESE WHO LACK BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL REGARDLESS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. USING A UNIQUE HOLISTIC APPROACH, WE SUPPORT AND EMPOWER OUR CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE TOOLS, AND LIFE SKILLS. WE ALSO SERVE OUR VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS, AND PARTNER AGENCIES/MINISTRIES BY PROVIDING THE MEANS FOR THEM TO SERVE AND ASSIST THEIR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS OR REFERRALS.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
33
Volunteers
667
Highest pay
$108,915, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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. $505,095 spent. THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING (INDIVIDUAL; FAMILY; SCHOOL)THERAPUTIC COUNSELING PROGRAM SERVED 384 UNIQUE CLIENTS AND HAS ENHANCED SERVICES TO THE CLIENT THROUGH SIMPLIFYING THE INTAKE PROCESS. WE HAVE ASSISTED CLIENTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD SERVICES ELSEWHERE DUE TO FINANCIAL REASONS. THIS INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF FAMILY COUNSELING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REUNIFICATION OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED THROUGH DIVORCE OR SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES OFTEN REQUIRING COURT INTERVENTION. OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM SERVICE 264 STUDENTS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND 135 STUDENTS IN GROUP SETTINGS THIS FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $424,196 spent. PARISH KITCHEN HAS SERVED 42,622 MEALS DURING THE YEAR. PARISH KITCHEN TURNED 50 IN 2024 AND WE LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN TO ADD A MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING TO FOR STORAGE AND A GARAGE TO STORE OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY TRUCK, HIRE A CARE COORDINATOR, COVER RISING COST OF FOOD & INSTALL AN ELEVATOR. WE PARTNER WITH SEVERAL OUTREACH SERVICES SUCH AS ST ELIZABTH HOSPITAL PROVIDES HEALTH SCREENINGS AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS. PICKETT'S CORNER PROVIDES BIKES AND LOCKS THAT PROVIDES PATRONS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VOLUNTEER EARNING SERVICE HOURS.
  3. $479,525 spent. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY HAS SERVED 6,240 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE YEAR. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SERVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN 6 RURAL COUNTIES AT NO COST TO THEM. FOOD PICKUPS ARE DONE AT LOCAL PARISHES.
  4. $373,930 spent. SAFE PASSAGE HOUSING COUNSELINGTHE HOUSING DEPARTMENT EDUCATED 75 CLASS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASSES. HOUSING DEPARTMENT COUNSELED 15 INDIVIDUALS FOR ONE-ON-ONE PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, 31 INDIVIDUALS FOR MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY AND 6 CLIENTS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/BUDGETING. EXPENSES: 103,294 GRANTS: 7,242 REVENUE: 0ST. JOSEPH APARTMENTSST JOSEPH APARTMENTS HOUSES 16 FAMILIES. WE INCREASED SERVICE PROVIDED ADDING MORE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR BOTH ONE ON ONE AND GROUPS WITH THE FOCUS ON SELF-CARE, HOUSEHOULD MANAGEMENT, PARENTING EDUCATION, HEALTHY EATING, BUDGETING, MENTAL HEALTH AND OVER ALL CARE ON PERSONAL HEALTH. ST JOSEPH APARTMENTS HAS INCREASED COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RESOURCES FOR THE RESIDENTS AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL, FOCUSED ON LITERACY SUPPORT AND TUTORING FOR THE CHILDREN, IMPROVEMENT OF 25%. TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS.EXPENSES: 133,142 GRANTS: 2,598 REVENUE: 0PARENTING PROGRAM:PARENTING PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THEIR HOME WITH HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND COACHING. WE HAVE ASSISTED 4 FAMILIES THIS PAST YEAR.EXPENSES: 41,176 GRANTS: 1,246 REVENUE: 0OTHER PROGRAMS:EXPENSES: 96,318 GRANTS: 755 REVENUE: 0

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? 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 November 4, 2026.

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