Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
85% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 1946, with $120,379,765 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1150 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY, 14624 EIN 30-0553416 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$120.4M
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$113.9M
Net assets
$38.0M
Employees
1,910
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 rating85% to programs · $3 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 Diocese of Rochester: 85% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +5% 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 Diocese of Rochester: 4 mo reserves · +5% 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 Diocese of Rochester: 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 Diocese of Rochester: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Motivated by the gospel message of jesus christ and catholic social teaching, our mission is to build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people through education, advocacy and the provision of human services.
What they do
Catholic charities of chemung/schuyler (cccsc) - administers programs for social justice and develops and administers various human care service programs in chemung and schuyler counties, new york. the cccsc various programs served approximately 13,000 individuals in 2024.
Food bank of the southern tier (food bank) - administers programs to distribute food to agencies in broome, chemung, schuyler, steuben, tioga, and tompkins counties, new york and develops innovative programs to address the problem of hunger. food bank responded to approximately 1,757,000 requests for food during 2024.
Other program services, including meeting basic needs, advancing economic security, pursuing housing solutions, stregthening families and children, delivering compassionate mental health and addiction care, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and supporting individuals with intellectual and develeopmental disabilities are related to the remaining operating divisions of catholic charities of the diocese of rochester including: diocesan services division, catholic charities of steuben/ livingston, catholic charities of tompkins/tioga, catholic charities of the finger lakes. other programs served approximately 57,800 individuals in 2024.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62.3M (FY2013) to $120.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64.1MNet assets $38.0M
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102.1M
Total liabilities
$64.1M
Net assets
$38.0M
Salaries & benefits
$58.3M
51% of expenses
Board members
21
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,379,765▲18.5% | $113,857,944▲13.8% | $37,992,521▲1.6% | $102,100,717▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $101,543,894▲6.0% | $100,015,334▲4.7% | $37,401,750▲8.3% | $92,510,350▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $95,788,062▼6.3% | $95,532,625▲0.8% | $34,538,998▼6.5% | $85,321,923▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,207,320▲7.8% | $94,794,323▲6.5% | $36,953,942▲30.3% | $87,719,795▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $94,807,036▲14.3% | $89,020,863▲7.8% | $28,370,151▲31.6% | $80,143,075▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,910,003▲7.2% | $82,577,737▲8.2% | $21,563,232▲9.6% | $62,960,997▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,364,623▲3.9% | $76,311,514▲3.9% | $19,678,138▲0.1% | $57,848,282▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $74,453,990▲5.5% | $73,471,334▲6.6% | $19,660,232▲12.0% | $60,053,750▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,599,504▲6.3% | $68,954,261▲6.7% | $17,556,404▲13.5% | $56,143,556▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $66,438,333▲2.8% | $64,600,774▲1.5% | $15,465,662▲7.5% | $47,600,190▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,633,017▲3.7% | $63,617,056▲2.3% | $14,384,159▼1.6% | $45,056,331▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $62,334,808 | $62,172,931▲2.1% | $14,612,879▲1.0% | $44,878,373▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $60,876,915▼0.5% | $14,474,807▼0.7% | $45,681,753▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,205,448▼1.0% | $14,572,411▲3.1% | $46,277,195▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,854,684 | $14,138,016 | $46,396,515 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Karen Dehais — $265,927 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Dehais | President & Diocesan Direc | 40 | $265,927 |
| Robert Trusiak | Chief Compliance Officer | 40 | $262,027 |
| Lori Vanauken | Regional Agency Exec Dir | 40 | $232,569 |
| Christopher Hasenauer | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $198,912 |
| Sabrina Mcleod | Vp of Finance | 40 | $170,785 |
| Mark Bordeau | Ceo of Foodbank of the Southern Tier | 40 | $167,013 |
| Patrick Boyle | Chief People Officer | 40 | $160,209 |
| Alison Wolfe | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bishop Salvatore R Matano | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Deacon Dan Callan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Doreen Mcgee | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Fritz Minges | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Iveth Reynolds | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jim Purvis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Keenan Miller | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marianne Furfure | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marty Palumbos | Chair | 2 | — |
| Pam Colomaio | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rev Daniel J Condon | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rev Paul Tomasso | Board Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Risk Solutions LLC | Insurance | $1,141,300 |
| North Clinton LLC | Rent | $402,332 |
| Prakash P Reddy Md | Medical | $262,125 |
| Odysseus Adamides Mdm | Medical | $204,000 |
| Robert B Young Md | Medical | $127,995 |
Grants received · $52.4M total
33 grants to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester totaling $52.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $9,363,007 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Human serv/genl | 2024 | $184,719 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Human serv/genl | 2024 | $52,181 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $46,550 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2023 | $11,113,443 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2023 | $57,900 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $11,017 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $8,949,211 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $8,949,211 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | For general support | 2022 | $27,481 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $16,130 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2021 | $6,526,958 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $63,410 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $63,410 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0553416, based in Rochester, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester's EIN?
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0553416.
- How much revenue does Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester report?
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester reported $120,379,765 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester's spending goes to programs?
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester have?
- CharityIndex grades Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester's latest Form 990 is $265,927, paid to Karen Dehais (President & Diocesan Direc).
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Data for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester (EIN 30-0553416) 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.