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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2026

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(212) 371-1000
1011 First Avenue
New York, NY, 10022-4112
https://catholiccharitiesny.org/
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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 The Archdiocese Of New York meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to uphold the dignity of each person as made in the image of God by serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, frail and oppressed of all religions. We collaborate with parishes and Catholic and non-Catholic partners to build a compassionate and just society. Through a network of administered sponsored and affiliated agencies, Catholic Charities delivers, coordinates and advocates for quality human services and programs touching almost every human need.

Year, State Incorporated:
1917, NY

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York provides help and creates hope through a network of human service agencies that, day-in and day-out, protects and nurtures children and youth; feeds the hungry and shelters the homeless; strengthens families and resolves crises; supports the physically and emotionally challenged; and welcomes and integrates immigrants and refugees.

For the year ended August 31, 2023, Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York's program expenses were:

Community Outreach $24,100,983
Immigration $20,254,371
Beacon of Hope $18,541,293
Alianza Youth Services $7,609,829
Federation Services $7,170,603
In-Kind and Other Programs $4,446,447
Social and Community Development $1,024,757
CYO $855,756
Total Program Expenses $84,004,039

Chief Executive
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Monsignor William Anderson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
50

Paid Staff Size
34

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 18.13%

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 The Archdiocese Of New York's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended August 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Program revenue from government contracts $60,218,933
Grants from foundations and corporations $8,626,413
Investment activity, net $7,532,607
Appeals and contributions $5,628,914
Special events, net of costs $4,859,109
Program fees and other contracts $4,424,956
Contributed non-financial assets $3,958,945
Medicaid fees $3,009,500
Cardinal's Annual Appeal $2,500,000
Property management and other revenue $1,254,439
Bequests and legacies $1,219,292
Business services fees $1,159,000
Other revenue $775,493
New York Times Neediest Cases Campaign $700,132
Cardinal's Committee for Charity, special events, net of costs $603,244
Change in interest in net assets of New York Catholic Foundation, Inc. $384,766
Donated facilities $140,016
Grant from RCFC $27,937
Centennial Campaign contributions $25,426
Change in beneficial interests in charitable trusts $-18,822
Change in values of split-interest agreements $-150,421
Total Income $106,879,879

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $106,879,879
Total expenses: $103,469,583
  Program expenses $84,004,039
  Fundraising expenses $5,128,496
  Administrative expenses $14,337,048
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $3,410,296
Beginning Net Assets $99,803,726
Other Changes In Net Assets $-158,385
Ending Net Assets $103,055,637
Total Liabilities $41,547,312
Total Assets $144,602,949

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