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Casa Guadalupe Center

EIN 23-1988203 · Allentown, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASA GUADALUPE CENTER PROVIDES FOR THE NEEDS OF PRIMARILY THE LATINO RESIDENTS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS, AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
25
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $427,503 spent. EDUCATION SERVICES: PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT, LESSONS, AND ACTIVITIES TO APPROXIMATELY 100 AT-RISK YOUTHS TO HELP THEM MAKE HEALTHY LIFE DECISIONS, PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. ALSO, WORKS TO OFFER ADULT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING.
  2. $311,063 spent. HEALTH SERVICES: PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 18,000 EXPECTANT AND BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS AND THEIR INFANTS AND CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, A WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $169,975 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: PROVIDES HOT MEALS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND HEALTH PREVENTION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 45 SENIOR CITIZENS ON A DAILY BASIS.
  4. $111,474 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES: PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE, INCOME VERIFICATION, TRANSLATION, REFERRAL, FORM ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
  5. $25,017 spent. CDBG PROGRAM: provides financial assistance to those struggling to make rent or morgage payments

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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