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Catholic Charities of Spokane

EIN 91-0569880 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES AFFIRMS THE DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON, PARTNERING WITH PARISHES AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY TO SERVE AND ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, BRINGING STABILITY AND HOPE TO PEOPLE THROUGHOUT EASTERN WASHINGTON.

Income
$35.8 million
Spending
$36.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
687
Volunteers
2,060
Highest pay
$294,119, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 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

    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 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. $5.3 million spent. INTEGRATED CASE MANAGEMENT: ASSISTS PEOPLE IN STABILIZING THEIR HOUSING, INCOME, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE. INTEGRATED CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE COORDINATION, AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES. IN 2024 INTEGRATED CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED 1,034 RESIDENTS WITH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES, 376 CLIENTS WITH HEALTHCARE COORDINATION SERVICES, AND PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR 36 HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $3.7 million spent. CATALYST: PROVIDES SAFE AND SECURE EMERGENCY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LAYERED WITH WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXIT HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM BALANCES SAFETY AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES SERVICE ENGAGEMENT AND PRIORITIZES HEALTH. CATALYST HAS 78 ROOMS AND HOUSES BETWEEN 78 AND 110 ADULTS AT A TIME, INCLUDING HOUSING COUPLES TOGETHER. IN 2024, CATALYST SERVED 131 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS, 37,807 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT MEALS SERVED, AND 28,019 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT BED NIGHTS.
  3. $2.7 million spent. HOUSE OF CHARITY: PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHILE PRESERVING THEIR INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY. HOUSE OF CHARITY PROVIDES MEDICAL RESPITE UPON REFERRAL, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SHELTER TO AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION OF INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFYING AS MALE IN ANY CONDITION. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE IDENTIFYING AS MALE IN ANY CONDITION WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.IN 2024 WE SERVED 1135 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS IN BOTH OUR RESPITE AND EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMS. MEALS ARE OFFERED TO ALL OF THESE CLIENTS FOR A TOTAL OF 137,870 MEALS SERVED.
  4. $20.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THAT ALLOW FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER WHILE THEY BEGIN TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDING HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS. PROVIDING SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME SENIORS OR THOSE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES LONGER. PROVIDING COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. COORDINATING WITH THE CHRISTMAS BUREAU TO PROVIDE TOYS, BOOKS, AND GROCERY VOUCHERS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROVIDING IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES REUNIFY AND INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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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