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The 990 read · EIN 74-1109733 · TX · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Guided by god's love, catholic charities helps people in southeast texas by [cont'd on sch o] providing caring, compassionate services and advocating for social justice in collaboration with parishes and communities.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$253K Cynthia Colbert, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$95.9M 94.9% from donations and grants
Spent
$89.6M 94% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$58.2M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
7.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
706 employees, 1,248 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 94.0¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
94.0¢
Programs, $84.2M
2.9¢
Fundraising, $2.6M
3.1¢
Admin, $2.8M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
3¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston spent 3¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $91.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 68.1% of program spending · $31.6M in grants $57.3M

Immigration and refugee services provides help to government-approved refugees to become self-sufficient by providing education, housing, food, financial assistance, cultural orientation, job development, and family reunification services. The agency provides a range of legal services, including education, assessment, counseling, representation and advocacy for immigrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking, and other violent crimes. St. Frances cabrini center for immigration legal assistance is dedicated to providing high quality, low-cost, and pro bono legal services to immigrants…

Program 2 · 11.2% of program spending · $734K in grants $9.5M

Nurturing and caring for children services assists young parents and their families during pregnancy and the baby's first five years of life by providing medical referrals, education, counseling services, parenting, and life skills coaching. The agency provides a nurturing home environment for unaccompanied refugee children and youth in the homes of foster families where they are provided with education, medical care, life skills, english classes, ongoing family tracing, and legal assistance. In addition, the agency works with the U.S. Office of refugee resettlement to reunite children, who…

Program 3 · 0.5% of program spending · $296K in grants $384K

Disaster relief and response provides support to all those in need with a priority focus on low-income populations, including seniors and those living at or below the poverty line in the wake of disasters such as floods and hurricanes. The agency provides a variety of disaster recovery services including:-distribution of donated goods such as household items, cleaning items, grocery and gas cards, diapers, etc.;-intakes and needs assessments for disaster victims ;-basic needs services such as food distribution, temporary and emergency shelter assistance, rental assistance, and medication…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $33.5M to $58.2M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Cynthia Colbert
President/CEO
$253,487
Bart Ferrell
Chief Operating Officer
$176,578
Brian Gillen
VP of Development & Stewar
$173,339
Constance Linbeck Casey
General Counsel & VP of Le
$147,768
Kendrick B Solomon
VP of Finance
$124,030
Elise Louise Griesmyer
Vp, Immigration Legal Programs
$117,494
Monica Elida Perez
VP of Programs
$115,247
Crystal Andrea Ortega
Director, Immigration Legal Program
$109,621
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Ma Floor Designs LLCFloor laying refinishing and resurfacing$508,232
Hawkeye Security Managemeny LLCSecurity$331,219
Moe's TechniqueConstruction contractor$275,681
DenajoycomProject management$210,126
LetsosMechanical contractor$152,829
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston CEO make?

Cynthia Colbert, President/CEO, received $253,487 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.3% of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston's $89.6M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston donations go to programs?

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston reported 94% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 2.9% as fundraising and 3.1% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston have?

Net assets were $58.2M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 7.8 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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Amir Arani, “Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/catholic-charities-of-the-archdiocese-of-galveston-houston/