My Catholic Cause, operating under the name Holy Faith Foundation Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima, is located in Steubenville, OH. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (X22) the organization is classified as: Roman Catholic, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Holy Faith Foundation Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Holy Faith Foundation Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Holy Faith Foundation Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima generated $210.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $250.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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/).
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/).
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Wendt President And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $14,000 |
Eric Sammons Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Sirilla Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Father Michael Baker Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $234,378 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,378 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$23,742 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $210,636 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,639 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,655 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,177 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $296 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,024 |
| Advertising and promotion | $67,391 |
| Office expenses | $18,065 |
| Information technology | $22,307 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,804 |
| Travel | $32,989 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,845 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,969 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $250,589 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,883 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $195,883 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $195,883 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,883 |