Legal and Governance

Clergy Care Collective is a 501(c)(3) public charity, incorporated in the State of Illinois. We are governed by a Board of Directors committed to transparency, integrity, and fidelity to both civil law and Gospel values.

Our Executive Director is a lawyer with training in tax law. His assistant Steven Young, M.S. has an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in accountancy. He has been a long-time accountant and corporate executive. At the end of fiscal year 2025 we will be independently audited by an Illinois-based Certified Public Accountant in preparation for our form 990 filing with the Internal Revenue Service. All of this is to ensure full compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. We are dedicated to rigorous internal controls, ethical leadership, and sound stewardship of donor funds.

Our Commitments:

• Annual independent audits by an external accountant.

• Publication of annual financial statements and IRS Form 990 filings.

• Adherence to best practices in nonprofit governance.

• Protection of donor privacy: we never sell or share personal donor information.

• Leadership compensation tied to public school teacher salary scales, ensuring prudence and humility in financial matters.

We believe faithful ministry demands lawful, transparent, and accountable structures. If you have questions or concerns about our governance, we invite you to contact us directly.

See the "legal" section for documents relating to our organization.