Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CALLS THE COMMUNITY TO ACTION TO JOIN US IN ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY, HUNGER, AND HOMELESSNESS BY SERVING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING ALL THOSE IN NEED. ANNUALLY CCD SERVED 212,786 PEOPLE IN NEED OVER A NINE COUNTY SERVICE AREA.
- Income
- $67.6 million
- Spending
- $61.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 453
- Volunteers
- 3,182
- Highest pay
- $313,029, chief executive officer
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: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% 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.
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 23 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 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)
- $17.0 million spent. REFUGEE SERVICES: SINCE THE LATE 1970S, CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS HAS SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FORCED TO FLEE THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES DUE TO WAR, PERSECUTION, OR VIOLENCE. OUR MISSION FOCUSES ON HELPING REFUGEES AND OTHER NEWCOMERS BUILD STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING IN NORTH TEXAS.WE PROVIDE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND OTHER SKILLS TRAINING TO EQUIP CLIENTS FOR LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR TEAM CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES FOR HOUSING STABILITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES, WE WALK ALONGSIDE REFUGEES AS THEY NAVIGATE NEW SYSTEMS, (CONTINUED ON SCH O)STRENGTHEN THEIR LIVELIHOODS, AND INTEGRATE SUCCESSFULLY INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- $4.0 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINORS. THESE ARE MINORS WHO HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS A REFUGEE, A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, A SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE, OR OTHER QUALIFYING ELIGIBILITY AND ARE REFERRED TO US THROUGH THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT. WHILE PLACED IN THE PROGRAM, THE YOUTH LIVE WITH FOSTER FAMILIES, ATTEND SCHOOLS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING MET. HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE SERVICE PLANNING, PERMANENCY PLANNING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ACCULTURATION, EDUCATION, AS WELL AS CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS PRESERVATION.
- $2.9 million spent. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES: FOR 50 YEARS, CCD'S IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) HAS BEEN THE LARGEST AND BEST-KNOWN IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES AND REMOVAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM IN NORTH TEXAS. ILS ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES IMMIGRANTS FACE WHEN DEALING WITH IMMIGRATION-RELATED ISSUES, SUCH AS WORK PERMITS, RESIDENCY STATUS, AND CITIZENSHIP PROCESSES. RECOGNIZING THAT LEGAL SERVICES CAN OFTEN BE EXPENSIVE, THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS (FREE FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS) TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES, CAN ACCESS THE HELP AND REPRESENTATION THEY NEED AND DESERVE. (CONTINUED ON SCH O) WE PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS CONSULTATIONS, CASE OPENINGS, FAMILY-BASED PETITIONS, PREPARATION AND DEFENSE OF A MYRIAD OF HUMANITARIAN-BASED PETITIONS, SUCH AS ASYLUM, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, AND REFUGEE ADJUSTMENTS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN IMMIGRATION COURTS FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF HELPING VICTIMS OF SERIOUS CRIMES RECEIVE IMMIGRATION BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY QUALIFY FOR AND ALL SERVICES TO VICTIMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.IN FY25, ILS SERVED 17,370 CLIENTS, INCLUDING OPENING 2,189 NEW CASES, COMPLETING 1,371 CASES, AND ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES WITH 95% OF ITS CLIENTS. THE ILS TEAM CONDUCTED 7,665 INITIAL CONSULTATIONS AND CONDUCTED OUTREACH TO 1,782 INDIVIDUALS.
- $32.8 million spent. ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY IS A MAJOR STRATEGIC PRIORITY AND ONE WE HAVE INVESTED IN WITH THE RECENT ADDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF THREE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES OWNED BY CATHOLIC HOUSING INITIATIVE: ST. JUDE CENTER-FOREST, WHICH OPENED IN LATE 2018 AND HOUSES 104 FORMERLY CHRONICALLY HOMELESS SENIORS, INCLUDING VETERANS; AND ST. JUDE CENTER-PARK CENTRAL: A 202-UNIT, THAT OPENED IN DECEMBER 2020 AND HAS SINCE PROVIDED LONG-TERM PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. ST. JUDE VANTAGE POINT, A 136-UNIT, WAS OPENED IN 2024-2025. SINCE 2024, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS ASSISTED THE CATHOLIC HOUSING INITIATIVE WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING NEEDS AT 2 PROPERTIES, COTTAGES AND CITYWALK.EDUCATION PROGRAMS STRIVE TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN AN EARLY START ON THEIR EDUCATION, WE PROVIDE A DUAL-GENERATION EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM THAT HELPS CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 ADVANCE THEIR LANGUAGE AND COGNITIVE SKILLS TO BE "KINDERGARDEN-READY," WHILE WE SUPPORT THEIR PARENTS WITH ESL, GED AND PARENTING CLASSES AND HELP THEM BE MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. TO COMBAT "SUMMER SLIDE," WE OFFER A DAILY SUMMER CAMP THAT FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC MILESTONES AND ALSO PROVIDES SWIMMING LESSONS. OUR BRADY SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS A WELCOMING, NURTURING CENTER FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY. DAILY PROGRAMMING IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES KEEP THEM ENGAGED AND MORE LIKELY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE DAILY MEALS TO ENSURE THEY ARE RECEIVING PROPER NUTRITION.OUR HUNGER PROGRAM FEEDS FAMILIES WHO FALL UNDER THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES ENABLING THEM TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD SERVICES. FAMILIES FACING A TEMPORARY CRISIS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS AND HOMELESSNESS AUTOMATICALLY BECOME ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SERVICES. OUR THREE FIXED FOOD PANTRIES ALLOW CLIENTS TO RECEIVE FOOD AT A LOCATION THAT IS CONVENIENT, SAFE, AND CLEAN. 6 LOCATIONS INCLUDE "CLIENT-CHOICE" OPTIONS ALLOWING DIRECT SELECTION OF SPECIFIC FOODS. OUR FIVE MOBILE COMMUNITY PANTRIES TRAVEL TO OVER 100 MOBILE PANTRY SITES THROUGH THE NINE COUNTIES OF THE DIOCESE OF DALLAS TO BRING FRESH FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.PREGNANCY, PARENTING AND ADOPTION - AS ONE OF THE LEADING SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS IN NORTH TEXAS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES SPANNING FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH THE ELDERLY. WE OFFER PREGNANCY, ADOPTION AND PARENTING COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, HELPING CHILDREN FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES, CONNECTING FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADOPT WITH EXPECTANT BIRTH PARENTS, AND GIVING EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR NEW JOURNEY. IN 2024 WE STARTED A PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO LIVE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. NEXT GEN WEALTH ACADEMY - FINANCIAL STABILITY AND CAREER SERVICES - HELPING THOSE SEEKING TO ESCAPE THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IS A PRIMARY MISSION AREA FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS. WE UTILITIZE THE WORKING FAMILIES SUCCESS MODEL, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH ENCOMPASSING INCOME SUPPORTS, FINANCIAL COACHING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD PANTRIES, WE OFFER NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED FOOD BOXES AND WE OFFER FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH OUR CHOICE PANTRY; WE ALSO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPPORT WITH THEIR RENT/MORTGAGE OR UTILITY PAYMENTS. WE WORK WITH CLIENTS ONE-ON-ONE TO DEVELOP REASONABLE BUDGETS AND UTILIZE FISCAL MANAGEMENT "BEST PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY TOOLS TO HELP THEM BUILD THEIR SAVINGS, REDUCE THEIR DEBTS AND INCREASE THEIR OVERALL CREDIT SCORES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF VOCATIONAL OR SKILLS TRAINING, CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES HELP CLIENTS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL IN THE JOB MARKET AND FURTHER STABILIZE THEIR FAMILIES.THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN WORK, LIFE, AND COMMUNITY.DISASTER SERVICES - CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM MOBILIZES QUICKLY AND ARE OFTEN THE FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE AREA. ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF CCD DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES IS THAT WE HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF KNOWING OUR COMMUNITIES VERY WELL. THEREFORE, WE CAN ESPECIALLY MINISTER TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES' SPECIFIC NEEDS. CCD IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM RELIEF. WE WORK HARD TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES REBUILD AND RESTORE THEIR HOMES AND LIVES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND STABILIZING SUPPORT (SHORT-TERM HOUSING VOUCHERS, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO OUR FOOD PANTRIES AND CARDS) TO FAMILIES IN NEED. WE THEN WORK OVER THE LONG-TERM TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. TOTAL OF "ALL OTHER PROGRAMS":
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
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? 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.
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.
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.
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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