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Holy Protection of Mary Foundation

EIN 93-1448943 · Carnegie, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE SPIRITUAL AND CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BY:1. RAISING FUNDS FOR AND SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CATHOLIC SHRINE DEDICATED TO THE MOTHER OF GOD, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A PLACE OF PRAYER, PILGRIMAGE, AND REPARATION WITHIN SOCIETY; AND 2. CARRYING OUT THE CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY, EXPRESSED THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT BOTH THE MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF OTHERS.

Income
$143,494
Spending
$100,632
Reserves
18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$13,262, director & secretary

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% 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)
  1. $84,224 spent. SUPPORTING THE BUILDING OF A CATHOLIC SHRINE HONORING THE MOTHER OF GOD. COMPLETED FINAL ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS FOR THE PROPOSED SHRINE AND COORDINATED WITH A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ON ZONING AND BUILDING PROPOSALS. CONSULTED WITH A LOCAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT PLAN FOR THE FULL BUILDOUT OF THE SHRINE.
  2. $93,130 spent. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES TO PERFORM THE CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. EXAMPLES OF THE CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY ARE TO ASSIST AT RISK PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES AND PROVIDE RELIEF TO NATIONS SUFFERING FROM THE IMPACTS OF WAR. ORGANIZED A SPIRITUAL APOSTOLATE OPEN TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCTED THREE PUBLIC SPIRITUAL EVENTS DURING 2024 FOR SPIRITUAL EDIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT.

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

  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 August 2024.

    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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