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Cathedral Center

EIN 95-3618489 · Cathedral Cty, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATHEDRAL CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING SENIORS LIVE MEANINGFUL LIVES WITH DIGNITY FROM THE ACTIVE TO THE HOMEBOUND, IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY ASSISTING ALL SENIORS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $809,130 spent. THE CATHEDRAL CENTER PROVIDES SOCIAL, RECREATION AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER LIVING IN CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THE CATHEDRAL CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING SENIORS LIVE MEANINGFUL LIVES WITH DIGNITY WHETHER HOMEBOUND OR PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. THE CATHEDRAL CENTER OFFERS OVER 30 ACTIVITIES EACH WEEK, OFFERING EXERCISE, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. HEALTHY LUNCHES ARE SERVED WEEK DAYS AND A FOOD PANTRY SERVES MORE THAN 80 FAMILIES PER MONTH. THE BILINGUAL OUTREACH DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE MAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL STATE, FEDERAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE CATHEDRAL CENTER SEES MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE PER MONTH.

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? 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 September 10, 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 July 1981.

    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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