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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2026

Catholic Charities of Long Island

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(516) 733-7000
90 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, NY, 11801-6232
https://www.catholiccharities.cc
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Catholic Charities of Long Island meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Catholic Charities of Long Island shares the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, our work is inspired by the Gospel message that every human life is sacred.

Year, State Incorporated:
1958, NY

Catholic Charities of Long Island (CCLI) provides mental health residential and outpatient services, addiction treatment services, food and nutrition services, immigrant services, senior services, housing, and services for people with physical or developmental disabilities. CCLI also operates community residences for people with developmental disabilities. The affiliated Regina Maternity Services Corporation provides case management, parenting education and crisis intervention services for pregnant and parenting mothers with infants and toddlers. More than 100 parishes partner with CCLI for training and resources to enhance outreach services including food, clothing, shelter, and other support.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Catholic Charities of Long Island's program expenses were:

OPWDD Residential Services $12,092,262
Senior Services $5,744,997
Mental Health Outpatient Services $3,988,208
Addiction Treatment $3,274,398
Immigrant Services $2,051,569
Project Independence and Veterans $1,625,225
Food and Nutrition $1,368,868
OMH Residential Siena Residence $701,539
Housing $625,969
General Activities $530,271
Parish Social Ministry $353,142
Catholic Charities Health System $249,516
Regina Maternity Services $227,752
Other Programs $207,051
Special Needs Housing $110,942
Total Program Expenses $33,151,709

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
424

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.18%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Catholic Charities of Long Island's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Medicaid reimbursements $15,109,019
Government contracts $12,745,128
Participant fees $2,328,859
Foundations, grants and other contracts $1,385,951
Other $1,146,378
Bequests, contributions and other gifts $1,016,359
Catholic Ministries Appeal $750,000
Net assets released from restrictions $697,178
Third-party reimbursements $687,895
Special events $508,872
Medicare reimbursements $238,422
Contributed nonfinancial assets $3,000
Total Income $36,617,061

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $36,617,061
Total expenses: $37,507,137
  Program expenses $33,151,709
  Fundraising expenses $521,299
  Administrative expenses $3,834,129
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-890,076
Beginning Net Assets $41,401,326
Other Changes In Net Assets $2,147,756
Ending Net Assets $42,659,006
Total Liabilities $8,242,317
Total Assets $50,901,323

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