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Chances and Services for Youth Inc

EIN 31-0931817 · Terre Haute, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHANCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH (CASY)PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENSURING THAT THEY GROW UP IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND HAVE QUALITY CARE, EDUCATION,AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
42
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$115,382, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 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. $2.3 million spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO RECEIVE THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS THEIR GROWING BODIES NEED WHILE KEEPING COSTS DOWN FOR THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR FACILITY. CASY CACFP DOES THIS BY REIMBURSING THE PROVIDER BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND PROVIDING ONGOING NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PROVIDERS. PARENTS CAN BE ASSURED THEIR CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS AND THEIR CHILD CARE COSTS ARE NOT ADVERSLY AFFECTED.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM - FREE CHILD CARE REFERRAL SERVICES THAT ARE PERSONALIZED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. EDUCATION MATERIALS TO HELP PARENTS SELECT QUALITY PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR PARENTS, FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS. ASSISTANCE FOR PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROVIDERS IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE, COACHING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE, AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY CHILD CARE.
  3. $153,656 spent. TOBACCO & DRUG PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH. EDUCATION, MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE A TOBACCO & DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AN YOUTH.
  4. $1.0 million spent. EARLY EDUCATION, BIG BROTHER-BIG SISTERS OF VIGO COUNTY OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY START PROGRAMS,CHILD CARE CENTER ALL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.
  5. EARLY EDUCATION, BIG BROTHER-BIG SISTERS OF VIGO COUNTY 1047062. 39674. 3079164.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 2025.

    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 September 1978.

    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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