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CN Advisory: Moderate Concern

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland

Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

three stars

85.52

7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
tel: (216) 334-2900   Web Site
EIN: 34-1318541

Board Leadership
Todd Schrader
Chairman

CEO
Patrick Gareau
President & CEO

 
 
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On January 15, 2019, News 5 Cleveland reported on the charges of improper conduct allegedly taking place at Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland in an article titled, "Catholic Charities accused of negligence in death of abused boy." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see the News 5 Cleveland article.

This charity has received a Moderate Concern Advisory due to an open or pending investigation regarding allegations of possible illegal activity, improper conduct, organizational mismanagement, or other matters of concern. Please note that this investigation has not concluded and that the allegations being investigated have not been confirmed by the U.S. legal system. Charity Navigator aims to provide donors and users with as much information as possible in order to make an informed giving decision. This advisory will be updated once we become aware that the investigation is completed. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors of sources used for the reported information, and not those of Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is not responsible for the nature or content of the information presented through such external sources and websites. For more information on how or when we decide to publish a CN Advisory, please review our methodology.
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.52 three stars
  Financial 82.73 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 using data provided by the charity on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Under the leadership of the Bishop of Cleveland and inspired by the Gospel, Catholic Charities continues the mission of Jesus by responding to those in need through an integrated system of quality services designed to respect the dignity of every person and build a just and compassionate society.

Under the leadership of the Bishop of Cleveland and inspired by the Gospel, Catholic Charities continues the mission of Jesus by responding to those in need through an integrated system of quality services designed to respect the dignity of every person and build a just and compassionate society.

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Financial

three stars

82.73

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.7%
  Administrative Expenses 11.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.11
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.73
  Program Expenses Growth 2.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 24.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (OH) 85.52 three stars
Catholic Social Services of Columbus (OH) 96.10 four stars
Catholic Charities of Spokane (WA) 90.52 four stars
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis (MN) 95.91 four stars
Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg (FL) 90.63 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $17,723,237
   Federated Campaigns $1,883,003
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $317,620
   Related Organizations $1,725,720
   Government Grants $77,124
Total Contributions $21,726,704
   Program Service Revenue $77,242,544
Total Primary Revenue $98,969,248
   Other Revenue $4,884,931
TOTAL REVENUE $103,854,179
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $87,577,487
   Administrative Expenses $12,716,869
   Fundraising Expenses $2,661,206
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $102,955,562
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $898,617
   
Net Assets $96,348,093

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Children and Family $13,902,964 15.9%
Behavioral Health $13,707,290 15.7%
Parish and Pastoral Services $6,602,872 7.5%

Within the last year, this charity had a CN Advisory removed. Read More

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 08/01/2019 85.52 three stars
-- 02/01/2019 --Moderate Concern Advisory

On January 15, 2019, News 5 Cleveland reported on the charges of improper conduct allegedly taking place at Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland in an article titled, "Catholic Charities accused of negligence in death of abused boy." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see the News 5 Cleveland article.
2016-12 08/01/2018 86.67 three stars
2015-12 11/01/2017 88.89 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2017 88.59 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 88.59 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 82.44 three stars
2013-12 04/01/2015 84.74 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 85.08 three stars
2011-12 09/01/2013 86.30 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 81.70 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 83.70 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 07/01/2011 80.42 three stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 79.90 two stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 85.61 three stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 83.16 three stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 79.84 two stars
2004-12 04/01/2006 78.18 two stars
2003-12 01/05/2005 82.72 three stars
2002-12 01/01/2004 88.74 three stars
2001-12 10/15/2002 88.72 three stars

Historical CN Advisories

01/12/2017-06/01/2017: High Concern Advisory

In accordance with our policy for removing CN Advisories, Charity Navigator removed the High Concern CN Advisory for Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland on June 1, 2017, because the issues that prompted the CN Advisory have been resolved. Specifically:

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland provided a statement for funders detailing action they have taken in response to the situation cited in this Advisory.

Charity Navigator had published a High Concern CN Advisory on Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland because we became aware of the following information in connection with this charity:

  • On December 17, 2016, News 5 Cleveland reported on the operations of Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland, a charity that has recently experienced a material diversion of assets, in an article titled, "Employee swindles $1.9 million from Catholic Charities organization." For this reason, we have issued a High Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the charges reported, please see the News 5 Cleveland article.

    • On January 12, 2017, Cleveland.com published an article titled, "Former Cleveland Catholic Charities controller admits to embezzling $2 million." For more information, please see the Cleveland.com article.

    • On February 2, 2017, Fox News published an article titled, "2nd Cleveland Catholic Charities ex-worker accused of theft." For more information, please see the Fox News article.

    • On April 25, 2017, Cleveland.com published an article titled, "Catholic Charities worker pleads guilty to stealing thousands from organization." For more information, please see the Cleveland.com article.

01/12/2017-05/03/2017: Moderate Concern Advisory

  • On December 17, 2016, News 5 Cleveland reported that Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland was, or may continue to be, a subject of a material diversion of assets in an article titled, "Employee swindles $1.9 million from Catholic Charities organization." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory as the allegations have yet to be confirmed. For more information regarding this matter, please see the News 5 Cleveland article.

    • On February 2, 2017, Fox News published an article titled, "2nd Cleveland Catholic Charities ex-worker accused of theft." For more information, please see the Fox News article.

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 34-1318541
Name in IRS Master File CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION
NTEE Code P20
NTEE Classification Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (31) Special school for the blind, handicapped, etc
(150) Hospital
(120) Publishing activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Ruling Date March, 1946
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
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  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$211,758 0.20% Patrick Gareau President & CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$150,563 0.14% John Klee Executive Director
$114,074 0.11% Bernadette Washington Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (OH) 85.52 three stars
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (WI) 90.64 four stars
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York (NY) 86.42 three stars
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of St. Louis (MO) 95.47 four stars
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (NY) 87.19 three stars

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This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.

Note: This rating represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:

  • Catholic Charities Corporation
  • St. Augustine Services Corporation (34-1609330)
  • Diocese of Cleveland Facilities and Services (34-1754839)
  • St. Augustine Manor (34-1040692)
  • Rose-Mary, The Johanna Grasselli Rehabilitation and Education Center (34-1267579)

Charity Contact Info

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
tel: (216) 334-2900
EIN: 34-1318541

Mail donations to:
1404 East Ninth Street
8th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

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Board Leadership

Todd Schrader
Chairman

CEO

Patrick Gareau
President & CEO

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