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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1909670

CARITAS OF AUSTIN

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$17.5M$18.8M2022$20.4M$20.6M2023$18.4M$19.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARITAS OF AUSTIN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$18,417,428$19,495,202-$1,077,774$12,128,032$7,898,309$4,229,723
September 30, 2024990$20,413,147$20,576,471-$163,324$12,669,778$7,389,721$5,280,057
September 30, 2023990 (amended)$17,540,957$18,837,489-$1,296,532$13,082,140$7,650,165$5,431,975
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$18,387,391
of which government grants
$12,570,958
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$47,176
Net rental income
$149,674
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,654
Net income from fundraising events
-$169,128
Other revenue
-$17,139

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,824,558
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$711,722
Other salaries and wages
$6,457,398
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,752,934
Professional fundraising fees
$221,500
Legal fees
$10,330
Accounting fees
$52,494
Occupancy
$652,442
Travel
$178,326
Depreciation
$78,036
Program services (functional)
$16,714,157
Management and general (functional)
$1,060,725
Fundraising (functional)
$1,720,320

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,669,778
Total assets, end of year
$12,128,032
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,898,309
Net assets, end of year
$4,229,723
Land, buildings and equipment
$994,653
Publicly traded securities
$39,321
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,442,959
Net assets with donor restrictions
$786,764
Gross receipts
$19,073,119
Employees
167
Volunteers
2,293
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JO KATHRYN QUINNPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$201,105$18,270
ADELITA WINCHESTERCHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
Officer
40$148,147$13,987
TJ OWENSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$146,669$14,328
LAUREN PORTLEYCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$139,756$15,948
THOMAS FOSTERDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$125,522$7,337
LORI FREEDMANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VERONICA BLACKLOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMITHA BLACKMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JED BUIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VANESSA DAVILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF ERVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELE GUZMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS JOHNSON JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AASHISH KAPADIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRY LOVELACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLYN MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAUN MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAXTON PEDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN SULLIVANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN TRUBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAQUEL VALDEZ SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS WHITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EMMY GROSS WEISBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE HAGGERTYEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JO KATHRYN QUINNPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$172,304$18,483
TJ OWENSCOO
Officer
40$136,379$13,557
ADELITA WINCHESTERCHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
Officer
40$132,293$12,444
LAUREN PORTLEYCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$126,497$16,719
VERONICA BLACKLOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMITHA BLACKMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JED BUIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONICA CROWLEYIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VANESSA DAVILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF ERVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI FREEDMANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
EMMY GOSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELE GUZMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS JOHNSON JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BARRY LOVELACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROLYN MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAUN MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THUY NGUYENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAXTON PEDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN SULLIVANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN TRUBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAQUEL VALDEZ SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS WHITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE HAGGERTYEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARTHA ROSSCFO (FROM 02/24 TO 08/24)
Officer
40$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JO KATHRYN QUINNPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$155,464$17,839
ADELITA WINCHESTERCHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
Officer
40$122,049$13,026
LAUREN PORTLEYCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$112,977$13,949
TJ OWENSCOO
Officer
40$88,813$5,456
ELIZABETH PERCHCFO (UNTIL 02/2022)
Officer
40$29,699$2,573
JED BUIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONICA CROWLEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VANESSA DAVILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF ERVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI FREEDMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE HAGGERTYEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD JOHNSON JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAUN MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
THUY NGUYENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAXTON PEDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN SULLIVANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN TRUBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAQUEL VALDEZ SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS WHITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA AYALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL CROWLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONICA GUZMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HAROON MUSHTAQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAMESH SWAMINATHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANSELMO UNITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
611 NECHES ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-3324
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JO KATHRYN QUINN, 611 NECHES ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701
Signed the 990
JO KATHRYN QUINN, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(512) 479-4610
Return prepared by
ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

CARITAS OF AUSTIN PROVIDES A HOME AND TAILORED SERVICES TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING WITH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS AND WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED WHILE BEING HOMELESS.
    Expenses $8,728,496 · grants $3,507,817
  • BEST SINGLE SOURCE PLUS (BSS PLUS) COLLABORATION IS COMPRISED OF LOCAL NONPROFITS REFERRED TO AS PARTNER AGENCIES AND AIMS TO STREAMLINE HOUSING SERVICES, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS FOR THOSE SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING STABILITY. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES INCLUDE: BUILDING PROMISE USA, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT, FAMILY ELDERCARE, FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS, LIFEWORKS AUSTIN, SUNRISE COMMUNITY CHURCH, THE SAFE ALLIANCE, THE SALVATION ARMY - AUSTIN AREA COMMAND. BSS+ PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND BASIC NEEDS SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON A RAPID REHOUSING (RRH) MODEL THAT UTILIZES PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE HOUSING STABILITY TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. CARITAS OF AUSTIN IS THE LEAD FISCAL AGENT, MANAGING ALL PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACT FUNDS.
    Expenses $3,795,561 · grants $3,010,739
  • THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY FOR VETERAN FAMILIES THAT ARE AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, HELP IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND ASSISTANCE OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS.
    Expenses $1,625,654 · grants $756,841
  • REFUGEE SERVICES FOR DOCUMENTED REFUGEES BEGINS WITH THEIR ARRIVAL IN AUSTIN AND INCLUDES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTION TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF THESE SERVICES IS TO HELP REFUGEES TRANSITION TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHIN THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS OF ARRIVAL. REFUGEES SERVED ARE APPROVED FOR RESETTLEMENT BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CLIENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND AND KEEP JOBS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH SHORT-TERM JOB PLACEMENT AS WELL AS LONG-TERM CAREER DEVELOPMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE: PRE-EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION SUCH AS JOB READINESS TRAINING, VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION, ESL CLASSES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL RECERTIFICATION; REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT; WORK AUTHORIZATION; LOGISTICAL SUPPORT; NEW HIRE PAPERWORK ASSISTANCE; AND POST-HIRE SUPPORT.FOOD SERVICES CONSIST OF THE CARITAS COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY. EACH WEEKDAY THE CARITAS COMMUNITY KITCHEN SERVES A HOT, NUTRITIOUS LUNCH TO OVER 300 PEOPLE, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES GROCERIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ALREADY RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CARITAS OF AUSTIN.EDUCATION CLASSES PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND SUPPORT THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH BY TEACHING THE PARTICIPANTS THE TOOLS THEY WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL GOALS. CARITAS' EDUCATION CLASSES FOCUS ON THREE AREAS: LIFE SKILLS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT INCLUDES CLASSES FOR HIGHLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS THAT MENTOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING POVERTY AND NEWLY-ARRIVED DOCUMENTED REFUGEES AS THESE PERSONS MOVE FROM CRISIS-DRIVEN LIVES TO STABLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. IT ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY SCREENING, SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS WITH PROGRAM STAFF, AND REFERRING INDIVIDUALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
    Expenses $2,564,446 · grants $549,161 · revenue $2,315

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1909670
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,128,032
Income (IRS master file)
$19,073,119

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$18,417,428$19,495,202$12,128,032XML
990September 2024$20,413,147$20,576,471$12,669,778XML
990September 2023$17,540,957$18,837,489$13,082,140XML
990September 2022$17,263,921$17,393,386$7,624,785IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-1909670).

Questions about CARITAS OF AUSTIN

What is the EIN of CARITAS OF AUSTIN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARITAS OF AUSTIN is 74-1909670.
Is CARITAS OF AUSTIN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to CARITAS OF AUSTIN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARITAS OF AUSTIN file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CARITAS OF AUSTIN due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CARITAS OF AUSTIN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CARITAS OF AUSTIN?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JO KATHRYN QUINN.
Who are the officers and directors of CARITAS OF AUSTIN?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,105 (JO KATHRYN QUINN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does CARITAS OF AUSTIN have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,417,428, expenses of $19,495,202 and total assets of $12,128,032 at year end.

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