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Catholic Charities of Central Texas

EIN 74-2928450 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

People of faith serving anyone in need by strengthening families and promoting respect for human dignity and life. CCCTX provides co-located multiservice assistance & direct services.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
92
Volunteers
757
Highest pay
$306,909, board member

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (14)
  1. $5.6 million spent. Assisted 767 clients from 35 countries with legal services. Assisted 674 clients with social, cash, medical, vocational and more services until federal funding was frozen in the 3rd quarter. Clients were referred to internal programs as able and other area providers as needed.
  2. $1.1 million spent. 1,170 families served, 612 parenting and life skills classes provided.
  3. $786,870 spent. Provided 1,159 assistance payments across 25 county service area. 889 hours of financial education provided.
  4. $723,104 spent. St Michael's Veteran's Services provided assistance to 326 veterans and dependants. SSVF grant for homeless services ended November 2024.
  5. $286,007 spent. Counseling Services provided 1,492 counseling sessions with 84% of clients reporting overall improvement in mental health.
  6. $18,147 spent. Disaster Assistance, Temple Tornadoes May 2024
  7. Expenses: $723104.00 including grants of: $346697.00 Revenue: $650273.00
  8. St Michael's Veteran's Services provided assistance to 326 veterans and
  9. dependants. SSVF grant for homeless services ended November 2024.
  10. Expenses: $286007.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $199821.00
  11. Counseling Services provided 1,492 counseling sessions with 84% of clients
  12. reporting overall improvement in mental health.
  13. Expenses: $18147.00 including grants of: $13244.00 Revenue: $13244.00
  14. Disaster Assistance, Temple Tornadoes May 2024

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 churches. 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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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