Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
CCDLC does not meet this Standard because the 2019 annual report did not include:
- A roster of the board of directors.
- Financial information matching the organization's 2019 audited financial statement.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on the charity's website, http://www.cclse.org, does not:
- State security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1997, WI
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Affiliates
Coulee Collaborative to End Homelessness
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Stated Purpose
"to proclaim Christ?s Gospel of Life and promote human dignity by alleviating poverty, and strengthening individuals and families."
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse (CCDLC) reports working with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression and build a just and compassionate society. The organization offer a variety of services, including adoption programs; community homeless facilities; disability services; disaster relief; immigration services; St. Damien Outreach; and St. Lawrence Community Services. As reported by CCDLC, during 2019, the organization served 883 people through 29,749 sheltered nights.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse's program expenses were:
Disability services |
$1,258,534 |
St Lawrence Community Services |
$1,089,270 |
Community homeless facilities |
$937,387 |
Adoption |
$894,693 |
La Crosse collaborative |
$216,993 |
Legal immigration services |
$121,168 |
Domestic abuse |
$20,402 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$4,421,113 |
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Chief Executive
Roberto Partarrieu, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$135,272
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Chair of the Board
Very William Dhein
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chancellor, Diocese of La Crosse
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
166
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,420,378, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Diocese of La Crosse's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Program revenue |
$1,993,357 |
Contributions |
$1,918,259 |
Grants |
$914,297 |
Change in perpetual trust |
$581,296 |
Diocescan Annual Appeal |
$480,000 |
Investment Income |
$379,802 |
Other |
$125,030 |
United Way |
$107,822 |
Change in remainder trust |
$6,870 |
Total Income |
$6,560,733 |
- Programs: 82%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 6%
Total Income |
$6,560,733 |
Program expenses |
$4,421,113 |
Fundraising expenses |
$366,373 |
Administrative expenses |
$609,157 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$5,396,643 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,164,090 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$7,332,054 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$8,486,144 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,037,032 |
Total Assets |
$9,523,176 |