2026-05-15T08:19:01+00:00 2025-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 9910 Dupont Circle Drive East Suite 230 Fort Wayne IN 468251616 990 2024-07-01 351038653 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend Inc CATH 2604225625 915 S Clinton St Fort Wayne IN 46802 DANIEL P FLORIN Chief Executive Officer 2604225625 2026-05-15 true true JENNIFER BURKE P01342224 2604891949 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIEL P FLORIN 915 S Clinton St Fort Wayne IN 46802 8328770 false 0928 X www.ccfwsb.org X 1922 IN Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, Inc. serves all those in need as Christ calls us to do 17 16 189 242 0 8610863 7483016 543240 648200 148702 197554 0 9302805 8328770 1716826 1364863 0 5228408 5503493 0 703532 1038936 1047733 7984170 7916089 1318635 412681 6696706 7248203 937207 822434 5759499 6425769 X CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVES THOSE IN NEED WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: THE POOR, DISABLED, IMMIGRANTS, ELDERLY, AND CHILDREN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY, AND THE COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) false false 3373233 778660 197549 MIGRATION SERVICES Resettlement and Placement - Provides services for newly arrived refugees up to 90 days after arrival. This program assists people coming to the United States under refugee status as granted by the U.S. Department of State, as well as assists individuals who seek asylum once they are already in this country. Catholic Charities works in cooperation with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to provide these services, which help new residents adjust to life in the community. Services include pre-arrival processing, arrival services, assistance with housing, referrals for medical care, acculturation, referrals for ESL (English-as-a-second-language) classes, school enrollment for the children, and other educational services as needed. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 2320077 576463 STABILITY SERVICES Resource & Referral - Services are provided to individuals and families who need help meeting basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. Applicants qualified for the program will complete a brief assessment with a case manager in-person or virtually. Referrals are made to other agencies when appropriate. Hispanic Health Advocate - Our Hispanic Health Advocate program serves those who need Spanish-translation services in vital areas such as healthcare so they can get the vital services they need. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 892801 80 407856 COUNSELING SERVICES Clinical Services: Licensed counselors provide in-person and telehealth sessions in both English and Spanish. We serve individuals, couples, and families, offering faith-informed therapy that addresses grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. School Counseling: Recognizing that many children return home to families under chronic stress, we bring counseling directly into schools. This removes barriers of transportation and cost while addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students who would otherwise go untreated. Diocesan Mental Health Ministries: Rooted in parish life, this ministry supports individuals living with mental illness and their loved ones through education, spiritual accompaniment, resources, and advocacy. Catholic Charities helps parishes create safe, welcoming spaces that reduce stigma and ensure no one suffers in silence. Victims Of Human Trafficking:Programming that helps freed victims deal with the trauma of their captivity and adjustment back into the community. 260280 9660 42795 PRO-LIFE SERVICES Pregnancy Case Management - Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and accessing resources to support them in their decision. Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Collaborating with schools, clinics and other community providers, ECHO Program provides extended case management to pregnant or parenting teens seeking to complete their education. 260280 9660 42795 6846391 true true false false false false false false false true true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false true X 199 0 true 189 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 17 16 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false IN X DANIEL P FLORIN 2604225625 915 S Clinton Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 Andrew Paluf Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Brad Durcholz Vice President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dr John Fallon President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Ryan Member/Ex-Officio 1.0 40.0 X X 0 125269 0 Most Rev Kevin Rhoades Chairman of the Board 1.0 40.0 X X 0 30034 0 Rev Mark Gurtner Member/Ex-Officio 1.0 40.0 X X 0 30033 0 Sr M Elise Kriss Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Carole Fuller Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Chalfant Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Debra Niezer Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dr Marco Clark Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Fr Felipe Campos Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Judy Pursley Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rev Craig Borchard Director 1.0 40.0 X 0 29909 0 Sr Carole Langhauser Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Stephen Tippmann Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Thomas Veldman Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAN FLORIN CEO 40.0 0.0 X 112092 0 30658 112092 215245 30658 1 false false false 0 131721 452105 3154287 3744903 364089 7483016 COUNSELING SERVICES 524100 407856 407856 MIGRATION SERVICES 524100 197549 197549 PRO-LIFE SERVICES 524100 42795 42795 0 0 0 0 648200 197487 197487 0 0 67 67 0 67 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 8328770 648200 0 197554 1364863 1364863 145171 4355 140816 4252056 3716038 104333 431685 158267 140139 5179 12949 629253 579318 0 49935 318746 272661 15118 30967 4750 4349 176 225 48837 44711 1808 2318 164778 150856 6101 7821 2740 804 1936 384195 216209 23602 144384 224226 201768 12096 10362 55098 49698 1544 3856 30357 26104 1912 2341 68934 16919 51913 102 3032 2691 151 190 VEHICLE EXPENSE 43938 40904 0 3034 RECOGNITION 11450 9655 985 810 MEMBERSHIP DUES 4584 4042 405 137 SUBSCRIPTIONS & PUBLICATIONS 814 307 27 480 0 0 0 0 7916089 6846391 366166 703532 605705 3497551 315679 987241 342128 297699 0 0 0 0 85924 64275 1572610 1297510 278278 275100 4475149 1745846 0 593843 380491 6696706 7248203 405114 441943 0 0 532093 380491 937207 822434 X 4826546 4674611 932953 1751158 5759499 6425769 6696706 7248203 412681 253589 0 X false true true true true X 4092221 6896215 6381005 8610863 7483016 33463320 226226 336180 356240 543240 648200 2110086 0 0 0 4318447 7232395 6737245 9154103 8131216 35573406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35573406 38888 33458 53880 148325 197487 472038 0 38888 33458 53880 148325 197487 472038 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4357335 7265853 6791125 9302428 8328703 36045444 0.98690 0.99029 0.01 0.01 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2306251 326687 112000 10394 2510544 2090094 333332 108900 8275 2306251 1981267 223496 1512 108500 7681 2090094 2668971 -437301 241000 9403 1981267 2031978 646378 9385 2668971 0.0 1.0 0.0 false false 608266 608266 0 399000 234949 164051 565344 454295 111049 275100 Closely-held equity interests Financial derivatives Funds invested in Diocese Pool of Securities 1745846 F 1745846 Due from Affiliate - Diocese RIGHT OF USE LEASE ASSET 380491 380491 Federal Income Taxes Capital Lease Obligation 380491 380491 X 8746077 253589 163718 0 417307 8328770 0 0 8328770 8079807 163718 0 163718 7916089 0 0 7916089 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Program Activity Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON INCOME FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THIS GUIDANCE REQUIRES THE ORGANIZATION TO RECOGNIZE A TAX BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXAMINED THIS ISSUE AND HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL CONTINGENT TAX LIABILITIES OR QUESTIONABLE TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT JUNE 30, 2025 or 2024. true HOUSING ASSISTANCE 1286 498444 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 231 135172 UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1479 152947 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE 1295 16237 FOOD 13710 458006 FMV Food HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 226 100929 FMV Household Items MEDICAL 25 3128 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Each program has guidelines regarding financial and other assistance. Assistance for refugees is governed by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations. Assistance provided is monitored within the client's file, and documentation is maintained within the file and/or with checks disbursed. X 287072 Market value 18 77017 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Food inventory - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Clothing and household goods - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICES: MIGRATION SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM PART III/LINE 4A) Immigration - The Board of Immigration Appeals (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) recognizes Catholic Charities' Immigration Services as a program that provides accurate and affordable services to immigrants who seek to adjust their status, reunite with family members, obtain employment authorization, or file paperwork to make other status adjustments through U.S.C.I.S (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, or INS). Citizenship classes and assistance with the process of naturalization are also provided. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b PROGRAM SERVICES/STABILITY SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM PART III/LINE 4B) Homeless Case Management - Case management services to homeless individuals to provide needed resources to break down the barriers of becoming self-sufficient. The case manager assists with linking needed individuals with resources for basic needs such as shelter, clothing, food, hygiene, insurance, healthcare, etc. The case manager may be able to conduct coordinated entry assessment if the client qualifies. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - SCSEP is the nation's longest-running program to help low-income individuals, aged 55 and over, to find employment. Our SCSEP case managers help seniors by creating an Individual Employment Plan so they could achieve their goals. They also place seniors in job training opportunities and other resources (housing, food, other assistance, etc.). SCSEP provides job coaching and job search assistance. Food Pantries - As our communities continue to face rising unemployment, food is flying off the shelves at both South Bend Food Pantry and RSVP Community Center of Caring Food Pantry in Auburn.Because of this great need, we typically serve over 5,000 people annually. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Senior Corps volunteer programs connect people 55 years and older to organizations that need them most. Catholic Charities helps them become mentors, coaches, and companions to people in need. They also contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 MISSION CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT CREATE AND BUILD FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS PEOPLE COPE WITH DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES. WE PROVIDE A FRESH START FOR HARDWORKING PEOPLE AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND SENIORS IN PARTICULAR HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. OUR VALUES: WE BELIEVE THAT A CHILD SHOULD GROW UP IN A LOVING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR SOCIETY AND THEY NEED HELP TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CARE AND INSTILL VALUES. WE BELIEVE IN HELP AND COMPASSION FOR THE POOR AND IMPOVERISHED. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ELDERLY SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 260,280 including grants of $ 9,660)(Revenue $ 42,795) PRO-LIFE SERVICES Pregnancy Case Management - Professional, pro-life case management services for expecting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our case managers help parents explore the options of parenting or adoption and accessing resources to support them in their decision. Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Collaborating with schools, clinics and other community providers, ECHO Program provides extended case management to pregnant or parenting teens seeking to complete their education. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMPLOYEES - 106, SCSEP CLIENTS - 83, (SCSEP CLIENTS ARE COMPENSATED WITH FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDING - NO AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO COMPENSATE SCSEP CLIENTS.) Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION DETERMINATION THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES . PER IRS INSTRUCTION, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN MARKED "NO" ACCORDINGLY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee PER BYLAWS: There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the Chairman of the Board, the elected officers of the Board, and one additional Member of the Corporation. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be: (i) To handle any administrative matter delegated to the Committee by the Board. (ii) To exercise the authority of the Board between meetings and to report back to the Board at the next meeting on all considerations, decisions and recommendations. (iii) To be responsible for the annual evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The organization has three members: the Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (Diocese) and two other persons designated by the Diocesan Bishop. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The Organization's directors are elected by majority vote of the members and serve at the sole discretion of the members. Any director may be removed, with or without cause or notice, by a majority vote of the members at any time. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders The powers so reserved to the Members are as follows: (a) The establishment of and adherence to the philosophy according to which the Corporation operates; (b) Any amendment of the Articles of Incorporation or any amendment or repeal of these Bylaws; (c ) The appointment or removal of any individual to the Board of Directors to the extent permitted by Indiana law; (d) The purchase, lease, sale, transfer, exchange or encumbrance of real estate for or on behalf of the Corporation; (e) The sale, lease, exchange or any form of disposal of any Corporate assets other than real estate, in other than the usual and regular course of the Corporation's activities, except as specifically provided in these Bylaws; (f) The pledge, dedication to repayment of indebtedness with or without recourse, or any other form of encumbrance of the Corporation's assets, other than real estate, whether or not in the usual and regular course of the Corporation's activities; (g) The merger or dissolution of the Corporation . Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The organization's management personnel and board of directors review a final draft of the full Form 990, including all applicable schedules, before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Each year, every board member and employee is required to fill out a conflict of interest disclosure. The organization's Chief Executive Officer reviews the disclosures for any potential conflicts of interest. If an actual conflict is determined to exist, the organization's attorney also reviews the disclosure. Where an employee has a conflict, that employee is not allowed to approve any related expenditures. If applicable, work must be inspected by another employee of equal or greater rank in the organization. If a board member has a conflict, the member is required not to vote or have any input on anything related to the stated conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING FY24. THE COMPENSATION WAS COMPARED AND ANALYZED AGAINST SIMILAR SIZED CATHOLIC CHARITY AGENCIES. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's annual report is published in the organization's newsletter. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not available to the public at this time. DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND PO BOX 390 FORT WAYNE IN 46801 350876373 RELIGIOUS IN 501(c)(3) 1 NA false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false