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Lacasa of Goshen Inc

EIN 35-1554538 · Goshen, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LACASA WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT, FAMILY STABILITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
40
Volunteers
306
Highest pay
$180,609, ceo

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.4 million spent. ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: MANAGES LEASING AND MAINTENANCE FOR ALL LACASA-OWNED RENTAL PROPERTY AND PROVIDES SAFE, ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES. AS OF THE END OF 2024, LACASA OWNED AND MANAGED 362 RENTAL UNITS LOCATED IN THE CITIES OF GOSHEN AND ELKHART, INDIANA. DURING 2024, LACASA COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8-UNIT NEW BUILDING AND A 4-UNIT REHABILITATION IN GOSHEN.
  2. $495,159 spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: MANAGES THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, REHABILITATION AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR RE-SALE TO HOMEBUYERS OR FOR LONG TERM RENTAL MANAGEMENT. DURING 2024, LACASA COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF 8 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS IN ELKHART AND REHABILITATION OF 4 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS IN GOSHEN. LACASA COMPLETED 2 FOR-SALE HOMES AS PART OF A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK WHILE BENEFITING LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON ANOTHER 2. LACASA CONTINUED REHABILITATION ON A 6-UNIT BUILDING IN ELKHART. ADDITIONALLY, LACASA BEGAN CONVERSION OF A FORMER COMMERCIAL SPACE INTO 7 UNITS OF HOUSING AS WELL AS A RECAPITALIZATION OF 12 EXISTING UNITS IN GOSHEN. FINALLY, AS PART OF LACASA'S HELP-A-HOUSE PROGRAM, 2 OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES WERE REHABILITATED.
  3. $510,869 spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER: WORKS WITH LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PREPARE FOR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOMEOWNERSHIP. LACASA PROVIDES ITS FINANCIAL TRAINING CURRICULUM UNDER THE "MASTER IT" UMBRELLA WITH MASTER YOUR MONEY, MASTER HOMEOWNERSHIP, MASTER YOUR DEBT, MASTER YOUR CREDIT, AND MASTER AUTO OWNERSHIP. IN 2024, THESE CLASSES GRADUATED 172, 119, 70, 123, AND 1, RESPECTIVELY. LACASA OFFERS INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS USED FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OR TO START A BUSINESS. IN 2024, 10 PEOPLE RECEIVED COUNSELING FROM A HUD CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELOR AND SUCCESSFULLY PURCHASED HOMES.INCLUDING THOSE WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL COACHING, 28 PEOPLE REACHED FINANCIAL MILESTONES AND MADE MAJOR ASSET PURCHASES. LACASA ALSO OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOR PRE- AND POST-PURCHASE.
  4. $155,824 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT: EMPOWERS NEIGHBORS TO ORGANIZE AND REVERSE TRENDS THAT CAUSE NEIGHBORHOODS TO DETERIORATE AND EXPERIENCE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL DISINVESTMENT. COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGES NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH LACASA AND CITY/COUNTY OFFICIALS IN MAKING DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. LACASA'S GOAL IS THAT NEIGHBORHOODS SELECTED FOR DEVELOPMENT BECOME SAFE AND ATTRACTIVE PLACES WHERE FAMILIES CHOOSE TO INVEST THEIR TIME, MONEY AND OTHER RESOURCES. IN 2024, LACASA CONTINUED ITS HISTORICAL WORK WITH MULTIPLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN GOSHEN AND WITH THE TOLSON NEIGHBORHOOD IN SOUTH-CENTRAL ELKHART.

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 November 1970.

    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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