Forte Catholic
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Forte Catholic exists to share the joy of the Gospel. Our goal is to provide avenues for evangelization and catechesis for all Catholics or any interested in faith. We accomplish this mission through live events, podcasts & videos. We produce content in house to help build up the faith of all who encounter us on podcasts, YouTube & all of our social channels. We also help other faith-based organizations to produce high-quality content through our production, editing and distribution. We also provide speaking, music & coordination for events hosted at parishes, dioceses, Catholic schools, etc. Our dynamic & professional approach has helped thousands grow in their faith across hundreds of events
- Income
- $96,385
- Spending
- $90,013
- Reserves
- -0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 64%
- Highest pay
- $41,950, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 119% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $109,131 spent. Content Production - Forte Catholic produces high quality podcasts & videos to share the Gospel and truths of the Church with millions of people across our podcast feeds, YouTube & social media channels. We also help other Christian content creators produce their content through editing, production assistance & distribution.
- $4,315 spent. Events and Speaking - Forte Catholic provides speaking, music & event coordination for Catholic parishes, schools, Dioceses and other organizations. This year, we continued to run youth retreats, speak at diocesan conferences & some summer camps. We also continued our partnership with our local parish to run evangelization & catechesis courses.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2020.
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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