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.
This rating was published 08/01/2018 using data provided by the charity on a
consolidated pro forma 990
which was verified against 990s received from the IRS.
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.
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
Nursing Home
$20,282,862
25.2%
Children and Family
$12,989,808
16.1%
Behavioral Health
$12,303,008
15.3%
Residential/Disabled
$6,964,064
8.6%
Within the last year, this charity had a CN Advisory removed. Read More
Ratings History
Form 990 FYE
Date Published
Overall Score
Overall Rating
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02/01/2019
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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.
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.
