BBB Wise Giving Report for
Catholic Charities USA

BBB Wise Giving Report issued October 2010
BBB Wise Giving Report expires October 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Catholic Charities USA
Address: 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 600
  Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-549-1390
Web Address: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1950, District of Columbia
Affiliates: Over 150 member agencies

Stated Purpose: "to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy, and convening."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

CCUSA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Through its disaster response program, CCUSA assists relief operations of local communities recovering from disasters. CCUSA is also involved in social policy and provides a national voice for the needs and concerns of its members and the people it serves. It advocates for just public policies that empower people and alleviate the conditions that perpetuate poverty. The organization also provides membership services and supports its membership by providing a range of services that promote ongoing education, networking, etc. These membership services include web-based training and information, a quarterly newsletter, annual gathering, and other printed resources. Furthermore, CCUSA applies for federal grants on behalf of local agencies that want to participate in its programs.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, CCUSA's program expenses were:

  
Disaster response 14,031,708
Programs and services 2,430,028
Housing and other federal grants 2,057,407
Member services 1,573,415
Social policy 1,528,303
Member agencies support 607,217
Other programs 108,063
Total Program Expenses: $22,336,141
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Rev. Larry Snyder, President
Compensation*:
 Did not provide

Chair of the Board: Sr. Donna Markham, OP
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Head of Religious Congregation

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 49

*2009 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances. Although requested, CCUSA did not provide its CEO's compensation.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and planned giving.
Fund raising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,236,151, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on CCUSA's audited financial statements (consolidated with affiliates) for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Federal contracts 10,234,088
Contributions 8,845,293
Investment income 2,972,461
Federal grants 1,897,513
Membership dues 1,493,345
1731 King Street LLC rental 620,730
Other revenue 298,384
Registration and workshop fees 222,731
Publications 205
Total Income $26,584,750


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 10%  Other Expenses: 1%

Total income   $26,584,750
  Program expenses $22,336,141
  Fund raising expenses 1,319,085
  Administrative expenses 2,532,178
  Other Expenses 371,437
Total expenses   $26,558,841
Income in Excess of Expenses   25,909
Beginning net assets   24,719,349
Ending net assets   24,745,258
Total liabilities   10,687,298
Total assets   $35,432,556

Note: In the above financial summary, "other expenses" represents rent.

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