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Catholic Foundation for the Roman Catholic Church in Northern Co

EIN 84-1481641 · Greenwood Vlg, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS CALLED BY JESUS CHRIST: TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN NORTHERN COLORADO BY ENCOURAGING FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP; TO FAITHFULLY STEWARD AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO THE FOUNDATION; AND TO COOPERATE WITH PARISHES AND OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT.

Income
$38.7 million
Spending
$27.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
35.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
15
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$239,753, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 73% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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)
  1. $8.0 million spent. COMMITTED TO TEACHING OUR CHILDREN, THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS NORTHERN COLORADO TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE, AND ENABLE THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A JUST WAGE TO THEIR TEACHERS, AND PROVIDE FOR CAPITAL NEEDS. (Expenses $ 4,455,622 including grants of $ 4,373,176) DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION STREGTHENS PARISHES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN COLOARDO, THROUGH GRANTS PROVIDING OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPITAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARISH FUNDS TO FACILITATE THE PARISH'S PLANNED GIVING EFFORTS. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION CARES FOR THE COMMUNITY BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS HELPING TO BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO THE POOR AND BROKEN IN OUR WORLD.
  2. $7.4 million spent. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HELPS SPREAD THE GOSPEL THROUGH THE FUNDING OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, CATECHIST TRAINING, AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $5.2 million spent. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PREPARATION OF PRIESTS THROUGH GRANTS, SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS AND NEEDS OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND REDEMPTORIS MATER MISSIONARY SEMINARY. (Expenses $ 4,455,622 including grants of $ 4,373,176) DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION STREGTHENS PARISHES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN COLOARDO, THROUGH GRANTS PROVIDING OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPITAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARISH FUNDS TO FACILITATE THE PARISH'S PLANNED GIVING EFFORTS. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION CARES FOR THE COMMUNITY BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS HELPING TO BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO THE POOR AND BROKEN IN OUR WORLD.
  4. $4.5 million spent. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION STREGTHENS PARISHES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN COLOARDO, THROUGH GRANTS PROVIDING OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPITAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARISH FUNDS TO FACILITATE THE PARISH'S PLANNED GIVING EFFORTS. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION CARES FOR THE COMMUNITY BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS HELPING TO BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO THE POOR AND BROKEN IN OUR WORLD.

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

  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? 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 December 2024.

    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 2008.

    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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