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Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Den

EIN 84-0686679 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER AND INSPIRED BY GOD'S LOVE AND COMPASSION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES EXTENDS THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE POOR AND THOSE IN NEED. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER ANTICIPATES AND STIMULATES SUPPORT FOR ITS SERVICES, PROVIDES THOSE SERVICES EFFECTIVELY AND FAITHFULLY, AND THROUGH ITS CHARITABLE MINISTRY, SEEKS TO INFLUENCE THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH IT SERVES.

Income
$44.9 million
Spending
$47.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
767
Volunteers
2,200
Highest pay
$292,688, ceo

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (5)
  1. $14.0 million spent. THE FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES CHILD WELFARE, AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO BIRTH PARENTS WITH UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN AS WELL AS SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. IN ADDITION, FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES PROVIDE DAYCARE PROGRAMS AND HEAD START IN METRO DENVER THROUGH SEVERAL CHILD CARE CENTERS INCLUDING THE MARGERY REED MAYO CENTER.
  2. $20.4 million spent. THE SHELTER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND MEALS AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT SAMARITAN HOUSE, MARISOL HOME IN THE METRO DENVER AREA. IT ALSO PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT REFERRALS AND ASSISTANCE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES IN METRO DENVER.
  3. $2.7 million spent. THE WELD COUNTY DIVISION PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND MEALS AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT THE SAMARITAN HOUSE GREELEY. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES IN WELD COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
  4. $3.6 million spent. THE LARIMER COUNTY DIVISION PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND MEALS AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT SAM HOUSE IN FORT COLLINS. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES, SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES IN LARIMER COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE WESTERN SLOPE DIVISION PROVIDES FAMILY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES, IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES, INCLUDING FOOD, RENT, AND UTILITIES TO CLIENTS IN THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO.
  5. THE LARIMER COUNTY DIVISION PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND MEALS AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT SAM HOUSE IN FORT COLLINS. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES, SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES IN LARIMER COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE WESTERN SLOPE DIVISION PROVIDES FAMILY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES, IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF BASIC NECESSITIES, INCLUDING FOOD, RENT, AND UTILITIES TO CLIENTS IN THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO.

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 October 13, 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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