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The 990 read · EIN 23-7334012 · CA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego provides social services and administers various governmental and social programs.”

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
$227K Appaswamy Vino Pajanor, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$99.1M 99% from donations and grants
Spent
$95.7M 97.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$13.8M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
1.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
364 employees, 4,500 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, 97.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
97.4¢
Programs, $93.3M
0.0¢
Fundraising, $34K
2.5¢
Admin, $2.4M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $98.1M 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 · 6.8% of program spending $6.3M

Homeless Services:Womens Homeless Services provides a continuum of services for women experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. These programs are grouped together under the name of Rachels Programs, and consist of Rachels Womens Center, a drop-in day center for women who are unhoused; Rachels Night Shelter, a 35-bed night shelter; and Rachels Promise, a 40-bed 24/7 interim shelter for women. Rachels Promise relocated in May 2025 and increased its capacity from 40 to 50 beds. Rachels Womens Center provides behavioral health recovery support for women living with substance use disorders…

Program 2 · 3.5% of program spending $3.3M

Family, Youth, Children and Community Services:Our CalFresh Healthy Living Program (formerly SNAP-Ed) promotes healthy, active lifestyles for individuals and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The program helps participants make healthy food choices within a limited budget and encourages physically active lifestyles consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We provide evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education to low-income individuals and collaborate with sister agencies, local organizations, and community…

Program 3 · 0.6% of program spending $601K

Housing:Imperial Countys Continuum of Care - Catholic Charities operates the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the Imperial Valley Homeless Task Force, and under contract of the County of Imperial. HMIS tracks homeless persons, as data is collected from the agencies and providers that serve homeless persons, to determine gaps in services, and improve service delivery benefiting the Imperial Valley community. Catholic Charities offers Rapid Re-Housing Programs in both San Diego and Imperial Counties, providing rental assistance and security deposits, as well as landlord…

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

Net assets: $11.8M to $13.8M 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 7 highest-paid people.

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

Appaswamy Vino Pajanor
CEO
$227,002
Michael Reynolds
CFO
$162,867
Faith Espejo
Cpo
$161,905
Danielle Snow
Dept Director
$113,001
Stephanie Alvarez Ruvalcaba
Dept Director
$112,314
Antoinette Fallon
Dept Director
$111,104
Cassandra Castellanos
Dept Director
$109,734
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
University of California SdClient assistance$12,052,141
Four Ms LLCClient assistance$9,040,500
Jewish Family ServicesCustodial funds$6,019,866
Gogo Charters LLCClient assistance$5,150,800
Travelodge Imperialel CentroClient assistance$3,600,262
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.

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

How much does the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego CEO make?

Appaswamy Vino Pajanor, CEO, received $227,002 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego's $95.7M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego donations go to programs?

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego reported 97.4% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 2.5% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego have?

Net assets were $13.8M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 1.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego 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 Diocese of San Diego Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/catholic-charities-diocese-of-san-diego/