Philanthropy & Grantmaking
(T310)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO
Financial strength (30%)
94/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
Our Mission Catholic Charities of Buffalo is a Catholic sponsored human service agency serving anyone in need in the eight counties of Western New York. Believing all persons are created by God, we empower individuals, children and families to achieve and maintain meaningful, healthy and productive lives. We advocate for those in need - particularly those who are poor and most vulnerable. Our Vision Catholic Charities will be a community leader in providing quality, effective and efficient human services. We will be the premier agency of choice for clients, donors, employees and volunteers. We will be the beacon of hope for those in need.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$31.5M
Total Revenue
$32.9M
Total Expenses
$34.3M
Net Assets
383
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
84.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
12.53x
Liability-to-Asset
21.8%
Revenue Diversification
90.7%
Executive Compensation
$404K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 314 similar organizations
(United States, Philanthropy & Grantmaking, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
84.0% | 91.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
11.1% | 6.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.9% | 3.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
12.5 mo | 26.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
21.8% | 6.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
90.7% | 91.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-4.2% | 3.4% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31.5M | $32.9M | $34.3M | 84.0% | 383 |
| 2023 | $27.7M | $28.4M | $34.7M | 82.0% | 372 |
| 2022 | $33.3M | $29.2M | $35.2M | 83.5% | 410 |
| 2021 | $29.3M | $29.3M | N/A | — | 477 |
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