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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,193,351
Total expenses
$3,335,289
Contributions and grants received
$2,848,928
Grants paid
$1,022,870
Program service revenue
$328,831
Investment income
$15,766
Other revenue
-$174
Total assets, end of year
$8,670,630
Total liabilities, end of year
$979,603
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,691,027
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,817,282
Management and general expenses
$420,368
Fundraising expenses
$97,639
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,817,282

Program services were 84.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $87,215

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $138,773

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $746,633

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,876,307

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $535,088

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES

    total $328,831 · related or exempt $328,831

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $9,085 · excluded $9,085

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $2,000,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,990,827 · other assets $2,492

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $9,173 · other assets -$2,492

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $6,681 · excluded $6,681

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $18,881

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $138,773

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $23,808

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$4,927 · excluded -$4,927

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $6,484

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $2,055

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $4,429 · excluded $4,429

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $324 · excluded $324

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $324

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $1,022,870 · program services $1,022,870

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $124,130 · program services $124,130

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,093,219 · program services $817,298 · management and general $225,497 · fundraising $50,424

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $56,052 · program services $45,988 · management and general $7,874 · fundraising $2,190

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $245,826 · program services $188,803 · management and general $48,917 · fundraising $8,106

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $144,012 · program services $112,209 · management and general $25,104 · fundraising $6,699

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $10,114 · program services $5,140 · management and general $4,800 · fundraising $174

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $38,616 · management and general $38,616

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $97,845 · program services $82,198 · management and general $13,048 · fundraising $2,599

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $24,716 · program services $11,890 · management and general $2,336 · fundraising $10,490

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $69,112 · program services $52,991 · management and general $9,363 · fundraising $6,758

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $38,931 · program services $32,919 · management and general $5,932 · fundraising $80

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $212,646 · program services $192,538 · management and general $12,837 · fundraising $7,271

  • 17 · Travel

    total $31,514 · program services $30,177 · management and general $1,253 · fundraising $84

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $41,063 · program services $36,032 · management and general $4,498 · fundraising $533

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $41,988 · program services $41,380 · management and general $384 · fundraising $224

  • 24a · Other expenses: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

    total $31,991 · program services $10,075 · management and general $19,909 · fundraising $2,007

  • 24b · Other expenses: BAD DEBTS EXPENSE

    total $5,238 · program services $5,238

  • 24c · Other expenses: FOOD

    total $5,206 · program services $5,206

  • 24d · Other expenses: ACTIVITIES

    total $200 · program services $200

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $198,153 · end of year $65,676

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $354,312 · end of year $186,159

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $521,953 · end of year $524,117

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $56,358 · end of year $37,680

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,011,705

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $508,022

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $355,444 · end of year $503,683

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $5,198,662 · end of year $5,671,425

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $572,521 · end of year $840,445

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $783,413 · end of year $841,445

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $195,909 · end of year $84,170

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $105,794 · end of year $54,988

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $572,521 · end of year $840,445

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,845,376 · end of year $6,280,277

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,321,216 · end of year $1,410,750

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE HUMAN SERVICES WITH RESPECT FOR THE SANCTITY OF ALL HUMAN LIFE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES HUMAN SERVICES TO ANYONE IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAITH.

  • COMMUNITY AND VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENTIN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE DONORS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS HOUSING LOCATION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY BILL BUDGETING AND PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE. A PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS, ENSURING THEIR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE IS ALSO PART OF OUR SERVICES. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM IN LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON AND SCHUYLKILL COUNTIES, AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADDITIONAL AGENCIES IN BERKS AND CARBON COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PREVENT THE IMMINENT LOSS OF A VETERAN'S HOME OR IDENTIFY A NEW, MORE SUITABLE HOUSING SITUATION FOR THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS OR HER FAMILY; OR TO RAPIDLY RE-HOUSE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS AND MIGHT REMAIN HOMELESS WITHOUT THIS ASSISTANCE.

    Expenses $1,369,761 · Grants $1,022,870 · Revenue $300,512

  • COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICES: SOUP KITCHENS AND PANTRIES IN FIVE COUNTY AREATHE ALLENTOWN ECUMENICAL SOUP KITCHEN AND PANTRY, THE POTTSVILLE AREA KITCHEN COMMUNITY CAFE FOOD TRUCK AND THE BERKS COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION ALL OPERATE TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY. THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO FOOD ACCESS IN ANY OF THE COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES. IN APRIL 2024, CATHOLIC CHARITIES' ALLENTOWN ECUMENICAL SOUP KITCHEN RETURNED TO PRE-COVID SIT DOWN MEAL SERVICE. FRESH GROCERY ITEMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND AVAILABLE WEEKLY IN THE ALLENTOWN KITCHEN. HOT MEALS ARE SERVED THREE DAYS PER WEEK IN ALLENTOWN, AND FOUR DAYS PER WEEK IN POTTSVILLE. TO SERVE A LARGER GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES TRANSITIONED FROM A ONE SERVICE LOCATION SOUP KITCHEN TO THE COMMUNITY CAFE FOOD TRUCK. THE FOOD TRUCK SERVES 12 COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, MANY OF WHICH LACK ACCESS TO PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS. THE BERKS COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION TAKES PLACE ONCE PER MONTH.

    Expenses $749,959

  • CERTIFIED LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMCATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE SOLE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES, SERVING 125+ FACILITIES. CERTIFIED OMBUDSMAN WORK TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS, SUCH AS NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES. OMBUDSMEN EMPOWER RESIDENTS BY EDUCATING THEM ON THEIR RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW AND ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE.

    Expenses $229,423

  • COUNSELING AND PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT SERVICESPROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS OFFER HELP IN AREAS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY ISSUES. SOME INSURANCES ARE ACCEPTED FOR SERVICES AND WE ALSO OFFER A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASED ON HOUSEHOLD NET INCOME. NO COST PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IS OFFERED IN DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND SOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE COUNSELING PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS PREGNANCY AND PARENTING COUNSELING AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE.

    Expenses $425,496 · Revenue $25,334

  • OTHER

    Expenses $42,643 · Revenue $2,985

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • LISA GEOSITS

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • TIMOTHY DUCKWORTH JR

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DEACON CHRIS KINSELLA

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REV MSGR WALTER SCHEAFFER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REV DAVID KOZAK

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PATRICIA MILOT

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ANDREW D'ANGELO

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REV RICHARD BRENSINGER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT NICOLELLA

    EXEC. DIR. ('TIL 5/23), PROG. DIR. ('TIL 9/23)

    Total calculated
    $80,380
    From this org
    $62,082
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,298
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • ANDREA KOCHAN NEAGLE

    MNG.DIR.(UNTIL 9/23)/ED(AS OF 9/23)

    Total calculated
    $71,455
    From this org
    $59,994
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,461
    Hours/week
    37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202530739349301723

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