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Casa Esther Inc

EIN 26-2572419 · Omro, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CASA ESTHER IS TO LEND OUR VOICE AND EFFORT TO THE CAUSE OF THE POOR BY OFFERING A SAFE PLACE TO ASK FOR HELP AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND WORK TO PRESERVE A SUSTAINABLE PLANET FOR ALL.

Income
$644,837
Spending
$146,496
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
44.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$26,919, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 77% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 516% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $87,736 spent. BASIC NEEDS DISTRIBUTION: CASA ESTHER'S BASIC NEEDS DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PRIMARILY PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS OCCASIONAL UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE, GAS AND GROCERY STORE CARDS, HOTEL STAYS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND CAR REPAIRS. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED FUNDS FOR RENTAL/HOUSING ASSISTANCE IMPACTING 238 HOUSEHOLDS (566 INDIVIDUALS).
  2. $8,825 spent. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS/ EDUCATION: THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND A SERIES OF WEBINARS THAT CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PAX CHRISTI AND CATHOLIC NONVIOLENCE INITIATIVE. IN 2024 CASA ESTHER HOSTED A SERIES OF 6 WEBINARS ON SYNODALITY AND NONVIOLENCE. A 300 SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO A LOCAL STUDENT FROM OMRO HIGH SCHOOL.
  3. $2,194 spent. GARDEN: IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION HELD 6 GATHER IN THE GARDEN SESSIONS WITH PARTICIPATION FROM 87 CHILDREN. VEGETABLES FROM THE GARDEN WERE DISTRIBUTED PRIMARILY TO 3 LOCAL PANTRIES (OMRO FOOD PANTRY, OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY PANTRY, AND FR CARR'S PLACE 2B).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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