Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc
Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee (2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214). Established in 1962 and tax-exempt since March 1964, the organization serves as the social service arm of the Diocese of Nashville.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.8M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
+44.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$647K
+57.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Following the example of Christ, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Nashville advocates for and provides services which enhance and enrich the quality of life for people in need.
Primary Program Areas:
Refugee Resettlement: Operates in conjunction with the United States Catholic Conference and the U.S. Department of State, providing comprehensive support services to refugees and their families from multiple nations. Services include green card and citizenship application assistance, immigration services, and volunteer coordination to help refugees establish themselves in their new communities.
Social Services: Personal counseling for families, individuals, and children experiencing stress or crisis, including school counseling in diocesan Catholic schools. Operates two family resource centers.
Housing Stability: Support services to help individuals and families maintain stable housing.
Hunger Relief: Programs addressing food insecurity in the community.
Job Training: Employment preparation and training services.
Disaster Recovery: Assistance to individuals and families affected by disasters.
Adoption and Pregnancy Crisis Support: Services for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies and families pursuing adoption.
Emergency Assistance: Direct aid for individuals and families facing immediate hardship.
Elder Services: Support for seniors, including homebound individuals and victims of elder abuse.
Counseling Services: Emotional support and therapeutic services for various populations.
Grantmaking
Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc functions primarily as a service provider rather than a traditional grantmaker. However, the organization does distribute grants to sub-grantee agencies:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Catholic Charities serves 38 counties across Middle Tennessee, with particular concentration in the Nashville area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $26,796,004
- Total Expenses: $27,508,983
- Total Assets: $7,805,331
- Total Liabilities: $4,031,000
- Total Giving: $16,511,665
Financial Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 95% score from independent charity evaluators, based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,805,331 | $7,459,399 | $6,708,389 |
| Revenue | $26,796,004 | $23,598,592 | $19,282,106 |
| Expenses | $27,508,983 | $23,628,756 | $19,221,368 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $155,761 | $188,606 | $161,421 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY ORR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $134,815 |
| DEBRA MORROW | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 38 | $104,200 |
| JOHN MICHAEL FORD | PROGRAMS DIRECTOR | 38 | $100,473 |
| ANNABELLE CRUZ-ORENGO | ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR | 38 | $100,971 |
| GREG POPE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN RODGERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE KELLY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SHANDY HUSMANN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DEANNA DIBIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VINCENT DIXIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RENEE DRAKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TONY DUNNING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KYLE EASON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FATHER THEO EBULUEME | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOAN GARR HAMRICK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR MARY HELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK JANSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARGARET MARY MAHON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEANNE MARCHETTI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN MCELROY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BILL MCGUGIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHICHI MOLOKWU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISSA RENK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BROOKE REUSCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEO SILVA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DREW TYRER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Catholic Charities received a $7.3 million grant from the State of Tennessee that enabled the organization to expand services into 10 additional Middle Tennessee counties, significantly broadening its geographic reach and service capacity.
$7.3 Million State Of Tennesee Grant Enables Catholic Charities To ExpandThe organization has been recognized as part of broader community initiatives addressing poverty and family stability, participating in collaborative efforts with other nonprofits to support vulnerable populations in Tennessee.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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