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Catholic Family Service Inc

EIN 75-0818147 · Amarillo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE SUPPORTS THE VALUE AND DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE BY WORKING TO PROMOTE SELF-WORTH AND INDEPENDENCE, AND STRIVES TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$8.8 million
Spending
$9.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
93
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$92,553, executive di

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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $5.5 million spent. REFUGEE SERVICES - ASSIST TRANSITION INTO U.S., INCLUDING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, PERSONAL NECESSITIES, AND CITIZENSHIP
  2. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - IFHP (INTERFAITH HUNGER PROJECT) AND MEDICAL (EYE CARE SERVICES)
  3. $870,841 spent. JOSEPH'S PROJECT - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE, THROUGH JOSEPHS PROJECT, COMMITS ITS RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS INSURANCE AND PRENATAL CARE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DEATHS CAUSED BY A LACK OF THE SAME. WE ARE CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, COUNSELORS, AND EDUCATORS TO BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK THAT WILL FORTIFY FAMILY FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE TEXAS PANHANDLE. WE EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE AND OUR FOCUSED ASSISTANCE WILL BE TAILORED TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THREE, ENCOMPASSING HEALTHCARE, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE AND DIRECT SERVICES, CCTXP AIMS TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM CONDUCIVE TO THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, WHERE FAMILIES THRIVE, GUIDED BY INFORMED CHOICES AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT. JOSEPH'S PROJECT - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE, THROUGH JOSEPHS PROJECT, COMMITS ITS RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO CRUCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS INSURANCE AND PRENATAL CARE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DEATHS CAUSED BY A LACK OF THE SAME. WE ARE CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, COUNSELORS, AND EDUCATORS TO BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK THAT WILL FORTIFY FAMILY FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE TEXAS PANHANDLE. WE EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE AND OUR FOCUSED ASSISTANCE WILL BE TAILORED TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THREE, ENCOMPASSING HEALTHCARE, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE AND DIRECT SERVICES, CCTXP AIMS TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM CONDUCIVE TO THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, WHERE FAMILIES THRIVE, GUIDED BY INFORMED CHOICES AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT.
  4. $1.1 million spent. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION EXPENSES 291,422 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 146,545 COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) - TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO RENT OR SELL TO QUALIFIED LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. EXPENSES 40,178 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 17,049 EDUCATION SERVICES EXPENSES 752,807 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 0
  5. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION EXPENSES 291,422 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 146,545 COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) - TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO RENT OR SELL TO QUALIFIED LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. EXPENSES 40,178 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 REVENUE 17,049 EDUCATION SERVICES EXPENSES 752,807 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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