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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO.

Totals

Total revenue
$99,121,061
Total expenses
$95,712,227
Contributions and grants received
$98,115,564
Grants paid
$67,201,214
Program service revenue
$666,406
Investment income
$180,107
Other revenue
$158,984
Total assets, end of year
$29,737,995
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,909,356
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$13,828,639
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$93,253,796
Management and general expenses
$2,424,195
Fundraising expenses
$34,236
Program service expenses (Part III)
$93,253,796

Program services were 97.4% 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

    $311

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $90,568,179

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $7,547,074

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,894,462

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE

    total $666,406 · related or exempt $666,406

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $180,107 · excluded $180,107

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $158,984

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $158,984

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $158,984 · excluded $158,984

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $67,201,214 · program services $67,201,214

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $418,183 · program services $360,325 · management and general $57,858

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $17,182,891 · program services $14,805,542 · management and general $2,377,349

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,906,395 · program services $1,635,796 · management and general $270,599

  • 17 · Travel

    total $260,235 · program services $210,731 · management and general $49,504

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $531,667 · program services $268,691 · management and general $262,976

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUBCONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS

    total $4,896,829 · program services $4,404,020 · management and general $492,809

  • 24b · Other expenses: SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

    total $1,353,556 · program services $1,008,072 · management and general $345,484

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER OPERATIONAL COSTS

    total $1,004,235 · program services $419,903 · management and general $550,096 · fundraising $34,236

  • 24d · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $400,000 · management and general $400,000

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $557,022 · program services $2,939,502 · management and general -$2,382,480

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year -$3,914,167 · end of year -$4,576,945

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $20,536,341 · end of year $8,122,662

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $9,851,610 · end of year $11,075,193

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $560,000 · end of year $160,000

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $0

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

    $16,119,852

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

    $7,188,837

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $7,791,302 · end of year $8,931,015

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $4,627,184 · end of year $5,697,909

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year -$696,770 · end of year -$397,082

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $393,928 · end of year $725,243

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $5,055,430 · end of year $2,716,825

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $17,184,713 · end of year $6,997,207

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $1,041,483 · end of year $364,382

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $4,794,268 · end of year $4,638,314

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $1,150,697 · end of year $1,000,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $173,366 · end of year $192,628

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,684,720 · end of year $3,161,606

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,064,751 · end of year $10,667,033

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

Catholic Charities provides social services and administers various governmental and social programs. Designed to meet the challenge of the ever-changing community by utilizing spiritual, human and financial resources, our programs enable those we serve to experience dignity and respect.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego provides social services and administers various governmental and social programs.

  • Open Arms:Refugee ServicesThe Refugee Resettlement Program provides wrap-around case management services, including reception and placement, cultural orientation, cash assistance, health education, employment services, and social services. The services are for newly arrived refugees, asylees, Cuban, Haitian, and Ukrainian parolees, foreign-born victims of human trafficking, and special immigrant visa holders from Afghanistan and Iraq. Programs include Reception & Placement (until February 2025), San Diego Newcomers Project, Home Studies and Post Release Services (formerly Safe Passages), Afghan Support and Investment Program, Afghan Newcomer Support Program (startedApril 2025), Housing Assistance for Ukrainians, PC-IR, and Catholic Charities Migrant Respite Shelters. From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the refugee resettlement program provided shelter and wrap-around services to 21,811 families and 39,509 clients in San Diego and Imperial County, 137 households with a total of 411 clients for Reception and Placement services, and 797 clients for the San Diego Newcomers Project. The Afghan Support and Investment Program provides clients across California with rental assistance services for up to 12 months. ASIP 2.0 launched in July of 2024 with improved processes and capacity to better assist our clients. Since then, ASIP 2.0 has provided rental assistance services to 1,845 households and 9212 individuals. The program expanded at the request of CDSS, and is now enrolling more than 400 new households per month. Since starting in April 2024, Housing Assistance for Ukrainians has provided rental assistance for 180 households and421 clients in Californias non-impacted counties for up to 6 months. PC-IR provided rental assistance for 25 ORR-eligible families who did not qualify for ASIP or HAU. In total, the Refugee Resettlement Program provided services to 24,770 families and 50,350 individuals.Immigration ServicesThe Immigrant Services Program delivers pro-bono or low-cost, high-quality immigration services to eligible immigrants, asylees, and refugees, helping them obtain and maintain legal status and access immigration benefits regardless of background. Services include assistance with U.S. citizenship applications for lawful permanent residents, family visa petitions, derivative citizenship, consular processing, adjustment of status, work authorization, special immigrant juvenile petitions, and cases involving domestic violence. Additionally, Immigrant Services provides Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations in person, virtually, and bilingually, with over 35 presentations conducted since February 2025 for church communities, CCDSD departments, Refugee Services clients, San Diego County offices, educational institutions, and the Mexican Consulate. To further support the community, Naturalization workshops began in June 2025 at the CCDSD & IV El Centro office inthe Imperial Valley, offering guidance on the naturalization process and eligibility; to date, more than 100 applicants have been assisted in applying for or determining their eligibility for U.S. citizenship.

    Expenses $83,040,554 · Grants $67,201,214

  • Homeless Services:Womens Homeless Services provides a continuum of services for women experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. These programs are grouped together under the name of Rachels Programs, and consist of Rachels Womens Center, a drop-in day center for women who are unhoused; Rachels Night Shelter, a 35-bed night shelter; and Rachels Promise, a 40-bed 24/7 interim shelter for women. Rachels Promise relocated in May 2025 and increased its capacity from 40 to 50 beds. Rachels Womens Center provides behavioral health recovery support for women living with substance use disorders and mental health conditions; many of whom are also dealing with complex medical conditions. In addition to onsite services, Rachels Womens Center also includes a mobile outreach component and employment assistance through a sub-contract with NAMI San Diego. All the Rachels Programs provide services in a safety focused, trauma-informed manner, and offer case management and care coordination to support women in achieving stability and ultimately obtaining housing.The Rachels Programs served a combined total of 860 unique women during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Most of these 860 women were served by more than one program in the continuum. Individual program totals are as follows: Rachels Women Center served 745 unique women, Rachels Night Shelter served 175 unique women, and Rachels Promise served 227 unique women. This department also includes two independent living homes, Casa Maria and House of Rachel, providing a total of 8 women with permanent housing in a shared setting.Mens Homeless Services operates La Posada de Guadalupe in North Coastal San Diego County. This facility provides 50 beds of interim shelter and case management for men experiencing homelessness, and offers 50 additional beds for farm workers. Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, La Posada served 188 unique men who are unhoused and 11 farmworkers. Residents are offered housing-focused case management and care coordination with the goal of achieving stability and obtaining housing.Catholic Charities also operates a Day Center for people who are unhoused in Imperial County. This program is located in El Centro, and includes a mobile outreach component, and served 2,162 unique people who are unhoused throughout Imperial County since it opened in February 2023. In addition to offering meals and a place where participants can meet their basic needs, this program offers case management to support participants in obtaining income, benefits, employment, and housing. The Day Center includes a Rapid Rehousing component, providing people who are unhoused with housing navigation, help locating units and rental assistance to end their homelessness. This rapid rehousing component served a total of 97 people during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.Catholic Charities 9th & F Street Apartments, L.P. (the Partnership), also known as The Leah Residence, provides 23 units of permanent supportive housing for people who are homeless and living with at least one special need. One unit is set aside for the on-site property manager in this 24-unit facility. A Service Coordinatorprovides an average of 200 supportive service contacts per month for residents. Between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, this program served 32 unique individuals.Rachels Rapid Rehousing. This program ceased providing services on June 30, 2025, when all funds were spent. People who were receiving services either transitioned to other services or were able to maintain their housing without assistance. This contract ended on October 31, 2025, and will not be renewed.

    Expenses $6,309,438

  • Family, Youth, Children and Community Services:Our CalFresh Healthy Living Program (formerly SNAP-Ed) promotes healthy, active lifestyles for individuals and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The program helps participants make healthy food choices within a limited budget and encourages physically active lifestyles consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.We provide evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education to low-income individuals and collaborate with sister agencies, local organizations, and community leaders to expand services and strengthen community health initiatives. In FY20242025, we provided direct nutrition education to 1,536 individuals, and reached an additional 51,325 individuals through indirect education.CalFresh Food (SNAP) is an entitlement program that provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase the food they need to maintain adequate nutrition. Benefits may be used for any food or food product intended for human consumption. Our CalFresh Food team supports the community by assisting with applications, conducting outreach, and advocating for individuals who may qualify for this vital self-sufficiency program. In FY20242025, we supported the submission of 171 applications.Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, in partnership with community organizations, established the Emergency Food Distribution Network+ (EFDN+) to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable food distribution. Through parish-based drive-thru pantries and home-delivered food packages, we provide essential nutrition to families in need. By working closely with local food banks, EFDN+ continues to reach households experiencing food insecurity. As of FY2025, EFDN+ has operated 21 distribution sites, assisting 13,714 households and 37,727 individuals. Over the course of the years, the program has distributed 599,025 pounds of food, equating to 499,188 meals.Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego also participates in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded initiative launched in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless populations nationwide. The program, which operates in phases based on funding availability, supports food assistance and shelter programs. As part of EFSP, we administer Hotel/Motel Vouchers and emergency food assistance. In FY20242025, we provided 63 nights of shelter to 6 individuals (4 adults and 2 children), funded by $8,820 in EFSP resources.Catholic Charities has provided counseling services to pregnant women since the early 1970s, and services to prospective adoptive parents since the 1980s. Catholic Charities became a state-licensed adoption agency in 1984, and over 450 infants have been placed for adoption through the program. Although Catholic Charities no longer recruits adoptive families or places children in adoptive homes, we honor our history by providing Post-Adoption Services to all adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents who have been involved in an adoption through our agency. Respectfor clients, and the values of mercy and justice, are continuously at the core of all practices of Catholic Charities Post Adoption Services. The Corporate Board of Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego, has passed a resolution to close the Catholic Charities Adoption Program and to surrender the Adoptions License in June 2023.Senior ServicesThe Senior Nutrition program helps to maintain the health and well-being of seniors through nutritious meals, the opportunity for socialization, and other needed services. The Senior Nutrition Program is in Imperial County, and provides a nutritious lunch for persons 60 years of age and older. The program offered meals at our congregate meal sites and provided home-delivered meals to those who are homebound. 10 congregate meal sites were open during FY2024-2025. We served 41,748 meals in the Congregate Program and 74,317 meals for the Home Delivered Meal Program, serving a total of 1,896 clients in our Congregate meal sites, and 506 clients in our Home Delivered program. Participated in major Senior Health Fair events in Imperial County.The Foster Grandparent Program seeks to create an enriching environment for retired older adults to remain active while making a positive impact on the needs of their communities. This program provides opportunities for seniors aged 55 and older, who are on a limited income, to volunteer and make a meaningful difference in their community through direct service for children with special and/or exceptional needs. During FY2024-2025, a total of 34 Foster Grandparents served 151 children.The Senior Companion Program focuses on providing assistance and companionship to older adults. This opportunity is for older adults aged 55 and over, who are on a limited income, to serve their communities by keeping seniors independent longer and providing respite to family caregivers. Senior Companions also report better physical and mental health and longevity as a result of serving their communities. During FY2024-2025, a total of 8 Senior Companions served 11 frail adults and their caregivers.The Community Residential Services Program aims to create a positive environment for low-income elderly and disabled residents by promoting independence, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement. The program provides access to health care services, social services, and spiritual and recreational activities. During FY2024-2025, it delivered 18,234 services across 5 buildings, serving 735 unduplicated residents and recording 11,383 duplicated resident contacts.

    Expenses $3,303,090

  • Housing:Imperial Countys Continuum of Care - Catholic Charities operates the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the Imperial Valley Homeless Task Force, and under contract of the County of Imperial. HMIS tracks homeless persons, as data is collected from the agencies and providers that serve homeless persons, to determine gaps in services, and improve service delivery benefiting the Imperial Valley community.Catholic Charities offers Rapid Re-Housing Programs in both San Diego and Imperial Counties, providing rental assistance and security deposits, as well as landlord advocacy, assistance with finding affordable housing, and case management assistance to individuals who are homeless, with the goal of moving them into permanent housing.Catholic Charities 9th & F Street Apartments, L.P. (the Partnership) was formed as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of California on October 17, 2003, and amended on December 30, 2003, for the purpose of constructing and operating a rental housing project (the Project). The Project consists of 24 units. The Project is located in San Diego, California.

    Expenses $600,714 · Revenue $666,406

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Appaswamy Vino Pajanor

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $244,150
    From this org
    $227,002
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,148
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,002
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $12,718
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,430
    Filer's total
    $244,150
  • Michael Reynolds

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $174,033
    From this org
    $162,867
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,166
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,867
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,033
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,133
    Filer's total
    $174,033
  • Faith Espejo

    CPO

    Total calculated
    $173,913
    From this org
    $161,905
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,008
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,905
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,033
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,975
    Filer's total
    $173,913
  • Antoinette Fallon

    DEPT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $132,166
    From this org
    $111,104
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,062
    Hours/week
    40
  • Stephanie Alvarez Ruvalcaba

    DEPT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $128,106
    From this org
    $112,314
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,792
    Hours/week
    40
  • Danielle Snow

    DEPT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $124,984
    From this org
    $113,001
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,983
    Hours/week
    40
  • Cassandra Castellanos

    DEPT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $123,136
    From this org
    $109,734
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,402
    Hours/week
    40
  • Denise Whisenhunt JD

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tom Maddox

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr Santosh Vetticaden MD

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rev Bruce Osborn

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr Michael Lovette-Colyer

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr Margaret E McCahill MD

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr Victor M Jaime EdD

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tim Olson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kort Syverson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tim O'Donovan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jocelyn Lomahan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Deacon Ned Heiskellpcam

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kate Huesner

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Maria Olivia Galvan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rev Mark Edney

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Craig Ryall

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • LEAHS RESIDENCE LLC

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA · income $299,658 · assets $2,312,566

    Directly controlled by CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • GUADALUPE PLAZA HOUSING LLC

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA

    Directly controlled by CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • ST JOHNS PLAZA HOUSING LLC

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA

    Directly controlled by CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • CATHEDRAL PLAZA HOUSING LLC

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA

    Directly controlled by CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • CERRO PUEBLO HOUSING LLC

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA

    Directly controlled by CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • CATHOLIC CHARITIES 9TH & F APTS LLP

    RELATED · AFFORDABLE HOUSING · CA · 0.01% owned · share of income -$10 · share of assets $270,373 · general or managing partner

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
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