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Casa of the Eastern Panhandle Inc

EIN 32-0063080 · Martinsburg, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$910,203
Spending
$986,928
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
17
Volunteers
90

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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 (1)
  1. $892,469 spent. CASA OF THE EASTERN PANHANDLE, INC. RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN THE EASTERN PANHANDLE. WHEN THE STATE STEPS IN TO PROTECT A CHILD'S SAFETY BECAUSE THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING THEM HAVE NOT, A JUDGE APPOINTS A HIGHLY TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE TO MAKE INDEPENDENT AND INFORMED RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP THE JUDGE DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR THE CHILD. CASA VOLUNTEERS WORK CLOSELY WITH LEGAL AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND FOSTER PARENTS TO DEVELOP AN IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF A CASE AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. THEY FORM A ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIP WITH A CHILD AND STAY WITH EACH CASE UNTIL IT IS CLOSED AND A SAFE, PERMANENT, AND LOVING HOME IS SECURED. CASA OF THE EASTERN PANHANDLE, INC. RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN THE EASTERN PANHANDLE. WHEN THE STATE STEPS IN TO PROTECT A CHILD'S SAFETY BECAUSE THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING THEM HAVE NOT, A JUDGE APPOINTS A HIGHLY TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE TO MAKE INDEPENDENT AND INFORMED RECOMMENDATIONS AND HELP THE JUDGE DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR THE CHILD. CASA VOLUNTEERS WORK CLOSELY WITH LEGAL AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND FOSTER PARENTS TO DEVELOP AN IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF A CASE AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. THEY FORM A ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIP WITH A CHILD AND STAY WITH EACH CASE UNTIL IT IS CLOSED AND A SAFE, PERMANENT, AND LOVING HOME IS SECURED.

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 May 2003.

    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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