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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Funeral and Mortuary Services Corporation

EIN 81-3006840 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES FUNERAL AND MORTUARY CORPORTATION ("CORPORATION") WAS FORMED TO CARRY OUT THE CORPORAL WORK OF MERCY OF BURING THE DEAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS, RITUALS, TEACHINGS, AND TRADITIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE CORPORATION WILL HOLD, OVERSEE, AND IMPLEMENT THE LICESED AND REGULATED ASPECTS OF THE CARE OF THE DEAD PRIOR TO INTERMENT IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS MINISTERIAL GOALS.

Income
$35.1 million
Spending
$40.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 99%
Employees
287
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$753,971, preplanning sales associate director

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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

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 74% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (1)
  1. $34.4 million spent. THE CORPORTATION WILL SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY PLAN FOR DEATH BY:- PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING DISCOUNTED OR COST-FREE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR SUCH CHARITABLE ACCOMODATIONS, SUCH AS THE POOR AND DESTITUTE.- PROVIDING SPECIAL SERVICES TO VETERANS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUPS, MEMBERS OF CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ORDERS, INCLUDING PRIESTS, DEACONS, BROTHERS AND RELIGIOUS SISTERS (NUNS) WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARCHDIOCESE.- COORDINATING THE ARCHDIOCESAN BEREAVEMENT OUTREACH MINISTRY.- PROVIDING BERAVEMENT-RELATED TRAINING FOR PARISHES AND FAMILIES.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- COLLABORATING WITH EXISTING CEMETERY OPERATIONS TO ASSURE THE FAITHFUL HAVE A TRULY CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF THE END OF LIFE.- OFFERING PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE TO THE FAITHFUL IN PRE-PLANNING AND CUSTOMIZING FUNERAL AND CEMETERY ARRANGEMENTS.-ENSURING THAT FUNERAL AND BURIAL PLANNING SERVICES REFLECT CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS, RITUALS AND TRADITIONS- HELPING PATRONS SELECT AND PURCHASE CASKETS, URNS, AND OTHER FUNERALIA.- ENABLING PATRONS TO PLAN THEIR PREFERENCES, FROM THE NAME OF THE PREFERED FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, TO LISTS OF PALLBEARERS, READINGS, MUSICAL SELECTIONS AND OTHER PERSONAL DETAILS.- ASSISTING PATRONS IN MAKING PRE-NEED FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS BY OFFERING APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL INSURANCE INSTRUMENTS.- PREPARING PERSONALIZED PRINTED MATERIALS SUCH AS WORSHIP AIDS AND MASS OR PRAYER CARDS.- PREPARING THE BODY OF THE DECEASED FOR BURIAL/CREMATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CATHOLIC CUSTOMS, RITUALS, TEACHINGS AND TRADITIONS.- TRANSPORTING THE DECEASED AND MOURNERS, AS NECESSARY, IN VEHICLES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MORTUARY.- PROVIDING ROOMS AND CHAPELS FOR VIEWING, PRAYER SERVICES AND RECEPTIONS.- PROCESSING AND FILING NECESSARY GOVERNMENT PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS.

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? 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.

  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 October 2016.

    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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