Nonprofit · EIN 81-4264993
MY CATHOLIC CAUSE
Tax-exempt · AVE MARIA, FL 34142
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $267,828 | $279,266 | -$11,438 | $85,496 | $3,537 | $81,959 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $269,562 | $361,252 | -$91,690 | $93,955 | $472 | $93,483 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $270,722 | $284,185 | -$13,463 | $182,206 | -$214 | $182,420 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $383,627 | $148,204 | $235,423 | $235,836 | $0 | $235,836 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $285,346
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$17,518
- Other revenue
- -$17,518
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,854
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,819
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $137
- Program services (functional)
- $279,266
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,955
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,496
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,537
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,959
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $81,959
- Gross receipts
- $286,698
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Wendt | President and Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| Eric Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Sirilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Father Michael Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Wendt | President and Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| Eric Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Sirilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Father Michael Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Wendt | President and Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $23,462 |
| Eric Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Sirilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Father Michael Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Wendt | President and Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Eric Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Sirilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Father Michael Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5052 POPE JOHN PAUL II BLVD STE 108, AVE MARIA, FL 34142-9634
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER WENDT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 117 S Hollywood Blvd, Steubenville OH 43952
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Christopher Wendt, 5052 Pope John Paull II Blvd 108 9, Ave Maria, FL 34142
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Christopher Wendt, 117 S Hollywood Blvd, Steubenville OH 43952
- Signed the 990
- Christopher Wendt, President
- Phone
- (740) 632-1702
- Return prepared by
- Guardian Angel Nonprofit Services
Mission
The purpose or mission of My Catholic Cause is to promote the Catholic faith and the 'New Evangelization' called for by the Church. New lines of activity began in 2021 under Ohio registered tradenames of the Holy Faith Foundation and Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima. Please see Part III, Lines 4a, 4b, and 4c for all the details.
Program accomplishments
- The original line of activity for My Catholic Cause was for individuals to (1) nominate their favorite Catholic charity and (2) provide information about their favorite Catholic charity so that My Catholic Cause could feature and promote that Catholic charity. Also, Catholic books and religious articles were made available for purchase via the My Catholic Cause website. This line of activity is currently dormant.0
- Beginning in 2021, My Catholic Cause added its Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima line of activity. The Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima is a world-wide family of Catholics who are dedicated to bringing about the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as soon as possible and are dedicated to spending the rest of their lives living out the call of Our Lady of Fatima and in doing penance for poor sinners and reparation to Her Immaculate Heart. Please see the Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima website for more information (https://www.livefatima.io/).Expenses $279,266
- My Catholic Cause began this new line of activity, the Holy Faith Foundation, in 2021. We financially assist Catholics who have lost their jobs due to COVID vaccine mandates. Please see the Holy Faith Foundation website for more details (https://takingrecourse.com/).0
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4264993
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,496
- Income (IRS master file)
- $286,698
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $267,828 | $279,266 | $85,496 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $269,562 | $361,252 | $93,955 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $270,722 | $284,185 | $182,206 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $210,636 | $250,589 | $195,883 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $383,627 | $148,204 | $235,836 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Christopher Wendt | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Christopher Wendt | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-4264993).
Questions about MY CATHOLIC CAUSE
- What is the EIN of MY CATHOLIC CAUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MY CATHOLIC CAUSE is 81-4264993.
- Is MY CATHOLIC CAUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to MY CATHOLIC CAUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MY CATHOLIC CAUSE 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 MY CATHOLIC CAUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MY CATHOLIC CAUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MY CATHOLIC CAUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Christopher Wendt.
- Who are the officers and directors of MY CATHOLIC CAUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Christopher Wendt, President and Trustee).
- How much revenue does MY CATHOLIC CAUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $267,828, expenses of $279,266 and total assets of $85,496 at year end.
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