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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

EIN 74-1109733 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GUIDED BY GOD'S LOVE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPS PEOPLE IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS BY PROVIDING CARING, COMPASSIONATE SERVICES AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN COLLABORATION WITH PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$95.9 million
Spending
$89.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
706
Volunteers
1,248
Highest pay
$278,221, president/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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    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. $17.1 million spent. STRENGTHENING FAMILY SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CURRENTLY STRUGGLING TO ACCESS ADEQUATE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING AS WELL AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN STABLE HOMES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILITIES, AND THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES RECEIVE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGH A NETWORK OF FOOD PANTRIES. THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANT IN THIS AREA OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE NEED FOR FOOD, FINANCIAL, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
  2. $57.3 million spent. IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES PROVIDES HELP TO GOVERNMENT-APPROVED REFUGEES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, HOUSING, FOOD, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, JOB DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES A RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES. ST. FRANCES CABRINI CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, LOW-COST, AND PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL REPRESENTATION. THE ARRIVAL OF AFGHAN REFUGEES INCREASED REFUGEE ASSISTANCE IN FISCAL YEARS 2025 AND 2024.
  3. $9.5 million spent. NURTURING AND CARING FOR CHILDREN SERVICES ASSISTS YOUNG PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE BABY'S FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LIFE BY PROVIDING MEDICAL REFERRALS, EDUCATION, COUNSELING SERVICES, PARENTING, AND LIFE SKILLS COACHING. THE AGENCY PROVIDES A NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE HOMES OF FOSTER FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, LIFE SKILLS, ENGLISH CLASSES, ONGOING FAMILY TRACING, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY WORKS WITH THE U.S. OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT TO REUNITE CHILDREN, WHO HAVE ENTERED THE COUNTRY LACKING PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND HAVE BEEN DETAINED BY IMMIGRATION OFFICES, WITH RELATIVES IN THE U.S. OR IN THEIR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
  4. $384,274 spent. DISASTER RELIEF AND RESPONSE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ALL THOSE IN NEED WITH A PRIORITY FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS, INCLUDING SENIORS AND THOSE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE IN THE WAKE OF DISASTERS SUCH AS FLOODS AND HURRICANES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES INCLUDING:-DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED GOODS SUCH AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLEANING ITEMS, GROCERY AND GAS CARDS, DIAPERS, ETC.;-INTAKES AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR DISASTER VICTIMS ;-BASIC NEEDS SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND MEDICATION ASSISTANCE;-HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE;-RELOCATION AND FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD GOOD REPLACEMENTS;-SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTERING FOR AND RECEIVING FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; AND-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DISASTER.

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 October 13, 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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