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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Oakland

EIN 94-2677202 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE EAST BAY WORKS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
60
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$315,254, former ceo/secretary (thru 4/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 April 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES:THE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) TEAM AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE EAST BAY HELPS PEOPLE IN ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WITH IMMIGRATION ISSUES WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE IMMEDIATE LEGAL SOLUTIONS. THE IMMIGRATION ILS DIVISION OFFERS SERVICES, INCLUDING LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, NATURALIZATION, U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, PERMANENT RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS, FAMILY-BASED VISA PETITIONS, AND SERVICES TO UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS. THE TEAM INCLUDES QUALIFIED LEGAL EXPERTS CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THEY UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING TRUST AND USE PRACTICES SENSITIVE TO TRAUMA.
  2. $2.1 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES:THE HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE EAST BAY SUPPORTS RESIDENTS OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WITH EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, RENTAL DEPOSITS AND UTILITY PAYMENTS AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH FINDING SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, OUR TEAM SUPPORTS OUR HOUSING CLIENTS MAINTAIN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING THROUGH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO IDENTIFY OTHER RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
  3. $1.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MHVP):THE MHVP DIVISION FOCUSES ON PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS WITHIN THE MHVP DIVISION PRIORITIZE INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS APPROACH INCORPORATES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, HEALING AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, RESPONSES TO COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE BRIEF THERAPY MODELS OF ASSESSMENT, TRIAGE, AND REFERRALS FOR MILD TO MODERATE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE MHVP TEAM PROVIDES COACHING AND CONSULTATION IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, AND FAITH-BASED SETTINGS.
  4. $31,498 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 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 October 21, 2026.

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