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Catholic Charities

EIN 85-0110070 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PUT FAITH IN ACTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED. WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, FIGHT POVERTY AND BUILD COMMUNITY. AS THE LOCAL 501(C)(3) AFFILIATE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING SOCIAL CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES FACE REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, DISABILITIES, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

Income
$14.0 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
89
Volunteers
289
Highest pay
$115,043, chief fin. o

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 101% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $2.8 million spent. THE CENTER FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM TO TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. OUR PROGRAMS RANGE FROM ONE-TIME RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LONG-TERM PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS RELY ON A SELF-SUFFICIENCY MODEL WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ASSISTED IN FINDING LASTING SOLUTIONS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT THAT PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK FOR LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UN-HOUSED OR IN DANGER OF BECOMING SO THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: (1) LA LUZ RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM, (2) PARTNERS IN HOUSING, AND (3) RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER IS A FIVE-STAR LICENSED AND ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM COMMITTED TO GIVING YOUNG CHILDREN THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. WE RESPECT THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF CHILDREN BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF MULTICULTURAL LEARNING MATERIALS AND EXPERIENCES THROUGH A BILINGUAL CURRICULUM.
  3. $877,319 spent. THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDES ADULT EDUCATION COURSES TO GIVE ALL WHO WISH TO FURTHER THEIR KNOWLEDGE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO. STUDENTS USE THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH ENHANCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, OBTAINING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, TAKING THEIR LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL, AND EVEN HELPING THEIR CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. WE ARE A DIVERSE EDUCATION TEAM OF OVER 15 TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY BY HELPING ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $1.1 million spent. WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF OTHER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL DIFFERENT BELIEFS AND BACKGROUNDS. WE OPERATE THROUGH WHAT WE CALL "CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE" WHICH, ASIDE FROM OUR OTHER CENTERS INCLUDED ABOVE, INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM A CENTER FOR REFUGEE SUPPORT, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP, AND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (SENIOR TRANSPORT SERVICES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR THOSE WE ARE RE-HOUSING, PARISH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH).
  5. WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF OTHER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL DIFFERENT BELIEFS AND BACKGROUNDS. WE OPERATE THROUGH WHAT WE CALL "CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE" WHICH, ASIDE FROM OUR OTHER CENTERS INCLUDED ABOVE, INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM A CENTER FOR REFUGEE SUPPORT, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP, AND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (SENIOR TRANSPORT SERVICES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR THOSE WE ARE RE-HOUSING, PARISH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH).

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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