Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide services to those in need, to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society, and to call all people of good will to do the same. Our vision is ending poverty, one family at a time.
- Income
- $365.5 million
- Spending
- $357.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 435
- Volunteers
- 668
- Highest pay
- $292,348, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 45% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $298.7 million spent. TEXAS OFFICE FOR REFUGEES - Catholic Charities Fort Worth has served as the Replacement Designee for Refugee Support Services programs for Texas since 2021. The role of CCFW as the Replacement Designee is to coordinate activities, ensure compliance, and provide funding to qualified sub-recipient nonprofits across Texas so they can serve Office of Refugee Resettlement eligible populations, according to the grant guidelines outlined at the federal level. The five-year commitment as Replacement Designee will end in September 2026.
- $37.5 million spent. REFUGEE SERVICES - These services encourage economic self-sufficiency by incorporating employment services, case management, financial assistance, language training, and community involvement to secure employment and preclude accessing cash assistance. These services offer employment training and coaching and placement services for refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), victims of trafficking, refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine, and Cuban parolees.
- $4.3 million spent. SOCIAL ENTERPRISES - The goal of our Catholic Charities social enterprises is to provide key services needed by the community while generating a surplus for Catholic Charities to grow services in other areas. Our social enterprises of Transportation and Immigration services provide those critical services for the community while our Dental Clinic addresses the dental needs of low income, uninsured, individuals and families.
- $9.9 million spent. WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION SERVICES - Several programs provide individuals with the resources and opportunities needed to obtain a living wage employment, including educational opportunities in targeted industries, and job placement services. Comprehensive support services are provided to low income students with the goal of helping them persist in school and obtain their degree. Services are targeted at helping students overcome obstacles outside of the classroom which might otherwise result in the student having to drop out of college. FAMILY SERVICES - These programs are designed to support the structure of a healthy family by offering free health assessments, pregnancy through early childhood education, and other support to strengthen families. FINANCIAL STABILIZATION SERVICES - These programs provide compassionate services by performing an initial needs assessment of a client and linking them to the appropriate Catholic Charities program or other community resources. Some activities include intensive case management, which addresses the needs of the whole person, not based off of funding parameters but by working to build and grow the strengths of each individual. Emergency rental, utility, and other assistance are available to Tarrant County residents and residents of surrounding counties in the Diocese. Disaster response services are also included, which equip staff to respond to and assist in disaster response situations, such as our response with COVID-19 and weather-related disasters. MENTAL & HEALTH SERVICES - Licensed professionals provide high quality mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help with life's challenges. Financial assistance is available to assist with the cost of both mental and physical health services. Counseling and health services are provided on-site and at several parishes in the diocese. SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS - Several programs provide oversight and strategic planning for operation of Catholic Charities, along with support to programs by ensuring that in-kind donation and volunteer needs are met by donors. They also work with diocesan parishes on their disaster planning and preparedness and to strengthen the relationship between Catholic Charities and the parishes throughout the Diocese.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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