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Catholic Social Services

EIN 92-0037322 · Anchorage, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the physical, spiritual and mental welfare of persons in need in the community.

Income
$33.2 million
Spending
$32.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
424
Volunteers
1,293
Highest pay
$198,150, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (10)
  1. $8.6 million spent. REFUGEE ASSISTANCE & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (RAIS) PROVIDES A BRIDGE FOR REFUGEES (INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD TO FLEE THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN DUE TO THE TRAGEDIES OF PERSECUTION AND WAR) FROM THEIR FORMER LIFE EXPERIENCES TO THE NEW SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH A FOCUS ON ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND A RESPECT FOR UNIQUE CULTURES, HISTORY AND TRADITIONS, RAIS CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT OF COMPASSION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR REFUGEES TO FLOURISH.
  2. $5.3 million spent. HOMELESS FAMILY SERVICES IS A PROGRAM OF HOUSING CASE MANAGERS WHO ARE FOCUSED ON WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE HOUSING AND INCOME STABILITY. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON A RANGE OF POPULATIONS INCLUDING VETERANS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS READY TO WORK, AND THOSE WHO NEED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AMONG OTHERS. HOMELESS FAMILY SERVICES IS THE LARGEST GROUP OF HOUSING CASE MANAGERS WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY. THEY PARTNER WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO CONNECT CLIENTS WITH EMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ALL TO FURTHER HOUSING STABILITY AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.
  3. $3.1 million spent. Since October 2024, through a contract with the Municipality of Anchorage, Catholic Social Services (CSS) has operated the East 56th Avenue Shelter as a low-barrier, walk-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. The shelter offered 200 beds to our most vulnerable neighbors and direct connection to additional services both on-site and through CSS's 3rd Avenue Resource & Navigation Center. With the conclusion of this contract on August 31, 2025, Catholic Social Services will step away from operating this shelter, marking the close of a meaningful chapter in its service to the community.
  4. $2.9 million spent. Brother Francis Shelter
  5. $2.6 million spent. COMPLEX CARE CENTER
  6. $2.2 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
  7. $1.6 million spent. CLARE HOUSE
  8. $1.4 million spent. FAMILY DISABILITY SERVICES
  9. $1.2 million spent. THIRD AVENUE RESOURCE CENTER
  10. $1.1 million spent. ST. FRANCIS HOUSE

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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