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Human Services : Social Services

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

Changing lives for good

three stars

87.91

2625 Zanker Road Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95134
tel: (408) 468-0100   Web Site
EIN: 94-2762269

Board Leadership
Patrick J. McGrath
Chairman

CEO
Gregory Kepferle
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.91 three stars
  Financial 82.91 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

For over 60 years, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has changed lives for good by helping strengthen families and building economic self-sufficiency. Each year we serve 38,000 poor and vulnerable individuals of all cultures and beliefs through a broad base of programs including supportive housing services, job skills training and placement, senior adult services, behavioral health counseling, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and educational services and programs for children and youth. Our compassion and commitment extend beyond direct service to those in need, and compel us to address the root causes of poverty in Santa Clara County through our social policy education and advocacy efforts.

For over 60 years, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has changed lives for good by helping strengthen families and building economic self-sufficiency. Each year we serve 38,000 poor and vulnerable individuals of all cultures and beliefs through a broad base of programs including supportive housing services, job skills training and placement, senior adult services, behavioral health counseling, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and educational services and programs for children and youth. Our compassion and commitment extend beyond direct service to those in need, and compel us to address the root causes of poverty in Santa Clara County through our social policy education and advocacy efforts.

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Financial

three stars

82.91

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2018 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)		 81.2%
  Administrative Expenses 14.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.48
  Program Expenses Growth 4.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 20.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County 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 of Santa Clara County (CA) 87.91 three stars
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (WI) 90.64 four stars
Catholic Social Services of Anchorage (AK) 93.25 four stars
Catholic Charities Atlanta (GA) 86.38 three stars
Catholic Charities of Spokane (WA) 92.74 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $11,812,552
   Federated Campaigns $41,125
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $273,793
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $21,781,425
Total Contributions $33,908,895
   Program Service Revenue $2,486,484
Total Primary Revenue $36,395,379
   Other Revenue $348,279
TOTAL REVENUE $36,743,658
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $28,462,783
   Administrative Expenses $5,383,616
   Fundraising Expenses $1,687,622
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $35,534,021
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,209,637
   
Net Assets $23,342,629

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
Economic Development Services $10,376,277 36.4%
Behavioral Health Services $6,495,885 22.8%
Children, Youth & Family Development Services $6,292,064 22.1%
Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program $5,298,557 18.6%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 10/01/2018 87.91 three stars
2017-06 09/01/2018 86.94 three stars
2016-06 02/01/2018 89.75 three stars
2016-06 12/01/2017 89.37 three stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 92.61 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.26 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 87.11 three stars
2013-06 11/01/2014 94.48 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 94.80 four stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 95.52 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 96.37 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 11/01/2010 95.91 four stars
2008-06 07/01/2009 93.17 four stars
2006-06 10/01/2007 75.73 two stars
2005-06 10/01/2006 85.61 three stars
2004-06 11/01/2005 83.97 three stars
2003-06 01/05/2005 93.27 four stars

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

EIN 94-2762269
Name in IRS Master File CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SAN JOSE
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 (1) Church, synagogue, 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 June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$241,000 0.67% Gregory Kepferle Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (CA) 87.91 three stars
Catholic Charities of Spokane (WA) 92.74 four stars
Catholic Charities, Inc. - Diocese of Wichita (KS) 92.83 four stars
Catholic Charities Atlanta (GA) 86.38 three stars
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (OH) 86.67 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
2625 Zanker Road
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95134
tel: (408) 468-0100
fax: (408) 944-0275
EIN: 94-2762269

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Board Leadership

Patrick J. McGrath
Chairman

CEO

Gregory Kepferle
Chief Executive Officer

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