Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
90% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1946, with $201,461,883 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
721 N Lasalle 6th Flr, Chicago, IL, 60654 EIN 36-2170821 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$201.5M
▲ 15.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$185.3M
Net assets
$158.8M
Employees
1,519
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: 90% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: 10 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Catholic charities of the archdiocese of chicago's purpose is to partner with mission-driven people and organizations across cook and lake counties and to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need through service.
What they do
Children, youth and families provides integrated services that promote physical and psychological safety, well being, and empowerment for children, youth, and families. pregrams include women, infants, and chidren wic, family support, behavioral health, domestic violence services, youth engagement, and refugee and immigration services. total clents served: 60,852
Seniors and housing provides residential, in-home, and community-based support to seniors and their families to help people live with dignity. programs include senior care, affordable residences, community care, and service coordination. total clients served: 70,225
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $177.2M (FY2013) to $201.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $55.9MNet assets $158.8M
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$214.7M
Total liabilities
$55.9M
Net assets
$158.8M
Salaries & benefits
$71.9M
39% of expenses
Board members
13
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,461,883▲15.2% | $185,262,761▲7.9% | $158,820,756▲23.3% | $214,741,596▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $174,880,708▲6.1% | $171,683,879▲10.0% | $128,800,040▲16.2% | $204,072,755▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $164,815,059▲1.6% | $156,025,182▼0.6% | $110,839,297▲38.5% | $196,070,118▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $162,274,212▼4.3% | $156,921,711▲1.0% | $80,053,324▲129% | $197,697,133▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $169,589,803▲11.4% | $155,317,894▼1.6% | $34,991,800▼21.5% | $181,257,520▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $152,275,306▼4.9% | $157,913,986▲0.4% | $44,601,458▼33.1% | $163,358,765▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $160,130,925▼4.6% | $157,350,199▼6.9% | $66,718,626▲119% | $169,123,214▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $167,925,586▼1.2% | $169,036,367▼1.8% | $30,493,623▲318% | $166,971,994▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $169,978,714▼3.7% | $172,070,984▼5.6% | -$14,003,663▼186% | $152,384,891▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $176,533,849▼0.4% | $182,359,598▲4.4% | $16,257,625▼47.8% | $153,918,817▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $177,184,233 | $174,614,071▲4.2% | $31,139,822▲2.7% | $149,787,537▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $167,501,224▲3.1% | $30,316,028▲226% | $141,161,677▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $162,508,457▲0.4% | -$24,006,406▼250% | $134,317,747▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $161,833,511▲0.2% | $15,996,439▲292% | $123,336,123▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $161,544,272 | -$8,348,355 | $103,596,477 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Sally Blount — $369,084 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Blount | President & Ceo | 35 | $369,084 |
| Elida Hernandez | Cfo | 35 | $262,994 |
| Ami Novoryta | Chief Program Officer | 35 | $249,654 |
| Erica O'malley | Senior Vice President | 35 | $237,492 |
| Maria Simon | Secretary | 35 | $235,251 |
| Mary Anzilotti | Senior Vice President | 35 | $228,634 |
| Gina Cleggs | Senior Vice President | 35 | $227,530 |
| Matthew Mccabe | Exec Dir Str Init | 35 | $211,723 |
| Harsh Shah | Vp Data | 35 | $203,632 |
| Melissa Mares Stambor | Vp Adv Operations | 35 | $198,270 |
| Tenisha Jones | Vp Govt & Comm Aff | 35 | $187,063 |
| Beth Seaman | Vice President | 35 | $182,657 |
| James Cunnea | Vice President | 35 | $181,574 |
| Arshele Stevens | Senior Vice President | 35 | $163,355 |
| Marcos Archilla | Dir of Isg | 35 | $158,807 |
| Frank Burr | Vp Information Tech | 35 | $158,067 |
| Kelly Presley | Assoc. Gen Counsel | 35 | $154,704 |
| Anne Kelly Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Cecelia Bolden | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles W Mulaney Jr | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh Construction Company LLC | Constr. Mgmt. Services | $24,152,047 |
| Robert Half International | Employment Services | $3,451,291 |
| Monterrey Security | Security Services | $2,545,079 |
| Quality Placement Authority LLC | Employment Services | $1,386,766 |
| The Salem Group | Employment Services | $1,133,924 |
Grants received · $57.5M total
275 grants to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago totaling $57.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Early | Comm based family services | 2024 | $1,059,627 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $786,602 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Case management | 2024 | $647,792 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Religious | 2024 | $136,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $118,877 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Food pantries | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $53,883 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Church | 2024 | $51,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $31,297 |
| Greater Horizons | Religion-related | 2024 | $27,900 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Religious | 2024 | $26,200 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $21,403 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $20,889 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170821, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's EIN?
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170821.
- How much revenue does Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago report?
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago reported $201,461,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's spending goes to programs?
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's latest Form 990 is $369,084, paid to Sally Blount (President & Ceo).
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Data for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (EIN 36-2170821) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.