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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2026 Expires: March 2028

Catholic Charities of Denver

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6
(855) 777-5280
6240 Smith Road
Denver, CO, 80216
https://ccdenver.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 Denver does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Catholic Charities of Denver does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least Every 2 Years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Catholic Charities of Denver meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Complaints

Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 2.

The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 2.

(One complaint involved an individual seeking a refund for program services, and the other involved an individual seeking a refund due to unclear reserved parking signage).

Stated Purpose:
"to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need."

Year, State Incorporated:
1928, CO

Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver (Catholic Charities of Denver) offers a variety of services to people living in Northern Colorado. The organization’s Samaritan House operates in multiple locations, Fort Collins and Greeley, providing shelter, food, and comprehensive support to help those in need. Catholic Charities also reports addressing women’s healthcare needs through their Marisol Health locations in Denver and Fort Collins, and their Marisol Family locations provide diapers, essential items, and educational programs. The organization’s Family and Children Services program offers adoptive, child welfare, and counseling services to birth parents with unplanned pregnancies. Catholic Charities Housing provides secure and affordable housing at 31 properties for individuals and families, including seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. The organization’s Early Childhood Education operates in eight locations across Denver to serve children with educational, physical, emotional, and psychological support. Emergency assistance is also available for individuals and families in need of basic necessities in metro Denver. The organization’s Immigration Services team offers legal assistance to those navigating the immigration process. Additionally, Catholic Charities’ Kinship and Senior Services provide community resources and further support services to caregivers and older adults. In the Western Slope, Catholic Charities offers family transitioning housing services, immigration assistance and advocacy, and emergency assistance.

For the year ended June 29, 2025, Catholic Charities of Denver's program expenses were:

Shelter and community outreach services $20,430,306
Family and children services $14,023,702
Weld County $2,748,204
Larimer County $2,130,280
Western Slope $1,439,145
Archdiocesan Housing, Inc. $1,286,797
Farm Labor Housing Corporation $1,034,117
Marisol Health, Inc. $858,541
Total Program Expenses $43,951,092

Chief Executive
Darren Walsh, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$286,156

Chair of the Board
Bob Dickinson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Finance Officer

Board Size
23

Paid Staff Size
560

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $37,360,784, 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 Denver's audited financial statements for the year ended June 29, 2025.

Source of Funds
Government and private grants $22,950,287
Direct contibutions $9,240,471
Program service fees $9,149,842
In-kind contributions $2,937,460
Wills and bequests $2,141,578
Investment return $1,733,371
Archbishop's Catholic Appeal and other support $1,200,000
Rental income and subsidy $969,952
Development fees $204,616
Federated campaigns $126,422
Miscellaneous income $84,669
Total Income $50,551,149

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $50,551,149
Total expenses: $51,081,387
  Program expenses $43,951,092
  Fundraising expenses $2,875,871
  Administrative expenses $4,254,424
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-530,238
Beginning Net Assets $51,898,025
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $51,367,787
Total Liabilities $7,894,757
Total Assets $59,262,544

Note: According to Catholic Charities of Denver’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,937,460 in the form of program supplies, specifically, clothing and household goods ($1,517,193), food ($1,410,580), and building space ($9,687).

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