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CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135562185 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · cccsny.org
revenue
$100.4M
expenses
$94.7M
net assets
$11.8M
employees
1,031
volunteers
2,602
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES SEEKS TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC HUMAN SERVICES THAT RESPOND TO ONGOING AND EMERGING NEEDS OF NEW YORKERS OF ALL RELIGIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York provides holistic human services to vulnerable populations across Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester, and Putnam Counties. The organization delivers direct support through neighborhood centers, housing programs, mental health services, and immigration assistance. It serves New Yorkers of all religions facing food insecurity, homelessness, mental illness, or immigration challenges.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $23.84M
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES: NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INCLUDE A BROAD ARRAY OF PROGRAMS RELATED TO CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES. MEASURABLE CASE MANAGEMENT RESULTS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED: 4,117 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: 877 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROVIDED, 3,630 TOTAL REFERRALS PROVIDED, 306 GOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES WERE PROVIDED, 913 ADVOCACY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED, 1,636 SERVICES TO OBTAIN BENEFITS WERE PROVIDED, 972 DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED, 4,371 SOLUTION PLANNING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED. OUR CASE MANAGEMENT HELPLINE ANSWERED 30,699 CALLS AND PROVIDED 12,050 TOTAL REFERRALS, 13,289 CALLS RESOLVED WITH NECESSARY INFORMATION PROVIDED. MEASURABLE HOUSING SUPPORT RESULTS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED: 655 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED, (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. #2 $20.22M
    BEACON OF HOPE (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES): THROUGH THE BEACON OF HOPE DIVISION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS WITH A CAPACITY TO CARE FOR AND SHELTER 619 INDIVIDUALS. (520 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PROGRAM.)
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Alianza
Youth development program serving Washington Heights communities with educational, cultural, and recreational activities for children and families
Beacon of Hope
Offers a continuum of housing and supportive services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, including community residences and scattered-site supported housing
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Provides sports and spiritually-based activities for over 28,000 youth annually, promoting health, sportsmanship, and team-building
Community Outreach Services
Provides case management, eviction prevention, emergency food support, and benefits assistance through neighborhood centers in New York City
Disaster Relief
Coordinates emergency response and recovery services for communities affected by disasters such as hurricanes and terrorist attacks
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Delivers legal services, refugee resettlement, Know Your Rights education, English language instruction, and support for unaccompanied minors
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Behavioral health housing for individuals with serious mental illness
      Operates supportive housing programs that provide shelter, counseling, and ongoing support to 520 individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, promoting community re-entry and long-term stability.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Case management and basic needs assistance
      Provides comprehensive case management to thousands of households annually, including financial aid, benefits application support, documentation help, and solution planning. Assisted over 7,000 families with basic needs in one year.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distribution of meals through food pantries and soup kitchens
      Operates a network of food pantries and soup kitchens that distributed over 5.8 million meals in a year, serving more than 33,000 unduplicated individuals. The organization also moves hundreds of thousands of pounds of food annually through its distribution hub.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • English language and acculturation programs for migrants
      Offers English as a Second Language (ESL), civics, and acculturation education to new migrants, serving over 1,100 clients annually. Programs support integration, legal preparedness, and workforce readiness.
  • Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
    • Eviction prevention and housing stability counseling
      Delivers eviction prevention services to thousands of individuals annually, helping nearly 5,000 maintain or improve their housing status and preventing over 5,000 evictions in one year. Services include legal guidance, mediation, and emergency financial assistance.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Housing support services in affordable housing developments
      Provides housing support services to residents in four Catholic Charities-affiliated housing developments in New York City, totaling over 2,900 units across the Bronx and Manhattan. Services include case management, eviction prevention, and community integration.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Immigration legal services and benefits assistance
      Provides expert legal counsel and representation to vulnerable immigrants, assisting over 5,400 individuals annually with immigration cases, applications, and protections from exploitation. Also helps clients obtain work authorization, secure immigration benefits, and access legal orientation.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Provision of multilingual helpline and information services
      Operates a multilingual helpline that answered over 171,500 calls in a year, providing accurate information and referrals in multiple languages. The service is supported by both direct staffing and integration with case management systems.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Refugee resettlement and employment support
      Provides comprehensive resettlement services including housing, employment placement, and integration support to refugees and asylees. Supported over 1,400 refugees and asylees in one year, including job readiness and work authorization assistance.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • SNAP and food benefit application assistance
      Facilitates enrollment in nutrition assistance programs, helping nearly 2,700 people annually secure SNAP benefits. Integrated with broader food security and case management services.
  • Family and Juvenile Legal Defense 1 activity
    • Support services for unaccompanied immigrant children
      Provides legal orientation, case management, and protective services to unaccompanied minors, serving nearly 4,000 children annually. Includes trauma-informed counseling and court preparation.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement and coordination
      Recruits and manages volunteers for single-day events, long-term commitments, and corporate volunteer groups, mobilizing thousands annually for service activities including disaster response and community outreach.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth programming in schools and communities
      Operates youth-focused programs in public schools in northern Manhattan and the Bronx, offering after-school, summer, job placement, enrichment, and cultural activities. Annually serves over 28,000 youth through sports, education, and development initiatives.
  • Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
    • Youth sports and spiritually-based activities
      Engages youth in organized sports including basketball, baseball/softball, cheerleading, cross country, and track and field through collaboration with 225 parishes, forming over 1,700 teams annually to promote health, fairness, and team building.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$100.41M
Contributions & grants$84.34M84%
Program service revenue$12.67M13%
Investment income$18K0%
Other revenue$3.39M
expenses
Total expenses$94.72M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$58.19M
Grants paid out$8.75M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$62.91M
Cash$5.59M
Investments$0
Liabilities$51.10M
Net assets$11.81M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BEATRIZ DIAZ TAVERAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 05/25) 35 $329K
JOY JASPER DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 35 $266K
JO REYES SR DIRECTOR OF FISCAL OPERATIONS 35 $241K
KERRY PRICE CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER 35 $231K
CHERRY E ONG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35 $223K
HAROLD MOSS DIRECTOR OF ADMIN. SERVICES 35 $219K
KELLY AGNEW-BARAJAS CO-DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION 35 $198K
board members · 17
  • ANA GARCIA REYES — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER BIROSAK — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER FERRERI — DIRECTOR
  • DEBRA MCPHEE — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD MINSON — SECRETARY
  • FRANK J FEE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN KIERNAN — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN LUCAS — DIRECTOR
  • JONNA FRANKLIN RPA-C — DIRECTOR
  • MARIELA FERMIN CARSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARTHA SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN MURRER — DIRECTOR
  • MSGR KEVIN SULLIVAN PHD — CHAIRMAN
  • NANCY MATTA CFP — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK MCDERMOTT — TREASURER
  • RALPH NOFI — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT ABREU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • 225 parishes Partner — Collaborates with 225 parishes to form over 1,700 youth sports teams.
  • Alianza Partner — Partner organization providing educational, physical, and developmental programs for children and families.
  • Alianza Partner — Partner organization providing programs that address the educational, physical, and developmental needs of children and families
  • Alianza Dominicana Partner — Collaborated with CCCS in 2012 to transfer youth programs to preserve services in Washington Heights.
  • Alianza Dominicana Partner — Collaborated with Catholic Charities to create the Alianza Division within CCCS.
  • Archdiocese of New York Government — Faith-based affiliate operating under the Archdiocese of New York to deliver community services.
  • Catholic Youth Organization CYO Partner — Partner organization offering youth development programs addressing educational, physical, and social needs of children and families.
  • Catholic Youth Organization CYO Partner — Partner organization providing programs that address the educational, physical, and developmental needs of children and families
  • Federation of The Catholic Charities of New York Network — Sister agencies within the Federation collaborate to deliver services across New York.
  • NYC MOIA Legal Support Hotline Partner — Partners to connect individuals with legal support for immigration issues via a dedicated hotline.
  • NYS New Americans Hotline Partner — Collaborates to provide immigration legal support through a shared hotline service.
  • The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Network — Primary direct service provider within the Archdiocese's Catholic Charities network.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accompaniment Model with Long-Term Case Management
    methodology: accompaniment_model
    By providing long-term, compassionate support and community engagement alongside case management, we promote self-sufficiency beyond crisis intervention because sustained relationships reduce systemic barriers and foster trust necessary for lasting change.
  • Community-Engaged Service Delivery
    methodology: community-engaged_service_delivery
    By leveraging engagement from volunteers, donors, board members, and community partners, we expand our service capacity and deepen impact because community ownership strengthens outreach, trust, and program sustainability.
  • Faith-Based Human Services Framework
    methodology: faith-based_human_services
    We deliver services grounded in the belief in human dignity and compassion, producing more equitable outcomes for the vulnerable because a values-driven approach motivates sustained commitment to justice and inclusion.
  • Holistic Youth Development Through Sports and Spirituality
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By using sports and spiritually-based programming as a vehicle, we foster holistic youth development because integrating athletic, cultural, and spiritual growth addresses the whole person and builds character, resilience, and community.
  • Integrated Holistic Safety Net Model
    methodology: holistic_safety_net
    By addressing multiple needs simultaneously through integrated services, we produce long-term stability for individuals and families because interconnected challenges require coordinated, comprehensive support rather than siloed interventions.