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Cca Foundation Inc

EIN 26-4544384 · Captiva, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY WIDE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS ON AND AROUND CAPTIVA ISLAND.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$612,966
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
22.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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 86% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 511% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $608,449 spent. THE CCA FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CCA IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS MISSION AND PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CIVIC NATURE TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF CAPTIVA, FLORIDA. THE CCA FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS OR EMPLOYEES AND/OR THEIR CHILDREN. HOWEVER, NO SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED IN 2023. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION AND CCA FOUNDATION ANNUAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SERVICES, COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND FORUMS, COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. SOME EXAMPLES ARE HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECO-SCIENCE TALKS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS CONCERNING IMPORTANT LOCAL ISSUES, WORKSHOPS ON MEDICARE, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES SUCH AS FOOD AND WINE PAIRING, ART EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHER ARTS PERFORMANCES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR SOCIAL GATHERING FOR COMMUNITY-BUILDING. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE FACILITY SPACE FOR THE CAPTIVA MEMORIAL LIBRARY, AND A RESIDENCE FOR A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF AND FAMILY. THE CCA FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CCA IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS MISSION AND PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CIVIC NATURE TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF CAPTIVA, FLORIDA. THE CCA FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS OR EMPLOYEES AND/OR THEIR CHILDREN. HOWEVER, NO SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED IN 2023. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION AND CCA FOUNDATION ANNUAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SERVICES, COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND FORUMS, COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. SOME EXAMPLES ARE HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECO-SCIENCE TALKS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS CONCERNING IMPORTANT LOCAL ISSUES, WORKSHOPS ON MEDICARE, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, AND CRIME PREVENTION, AS WELL AS SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES SUCH AS FOOD AND WINE PAIRING, ART EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHER ARTS PERFORMANCES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR SOCIAL GATHERING FOR COMMUNITY-BUILDING. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE FACILITY SPACE FOR THE CAPTIVA MEMORIAL LIBRARY, AND A RESIDENCE FOR A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF AND FAMILY.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2009.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Chg Foundation (Chula Vista, CA), EIN 33-0586911. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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