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Casa Central Social Services Corporation

EIN 36-2728618 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASA CENTRAL DRIVES CHANGE BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE - DELIVERING IMPACTFUL SERVICES THAT TRANSFORM LIVES AND UPLIFT COMMUNITIES.

Income
$22.9 million
Spending
$23.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
697
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$333,638, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 June 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. $11.9 million spent. SENIOR SERVICES: MANY BARRIERS OFTEN CREATE CHALLENGES THAT MANY SENIORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES MUST NAVIGATE. CASA CENTRAL'S CONTINUUM OF SENIOR PROGRAMS ACCOMMODATES THE NEEDS OF ALL SENIORS WE SERVE THROUGH A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE VITAL ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AND FACILITATING THE TRANSITIONS FROM ONE LEVEL OF CARE TO THE NEXT.THESE SERVICES CONSIST OF ADULT DAY SERVICES, AND HOME CARE SERVICES FOR HOME-BOUND SENIORS.
  2. $4.1 million spent. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES: CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENDURE A MULTITUDE OF CHALLENGES ON A DAILY BASIS. THROUGH FULL-DAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, CASA CENTRAL'S PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE.THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HEAD START SERVICES AND DAY CARE, AND PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. INTACT FAMILY SERVICES: THIS FAMILY CENTERED PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO REMAIN SAFELY AT HOME, RATHER THAN BEING PLACED IN SUBSTITUTE CARE. OUR HOME-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE FAMILY COMMUNICATION, POINTS THE WAY TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND TEACHES POSITIVE COPING SKILLS TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. COMPREHENSIVE CASEWORK AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS HOMEMAKER SERVICES, COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, DAY CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HELP TO SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THESE FAMILY UNITS.
  4. $1.7 million spent. LA POSADA INTERIM HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS: LA POSADA'S MAIN GOAL IS TO RESTORE FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO STABLE AND PERMANENT LIVING SITUATIONS BY PROVIDING INTERIM HOUSING FOR UP TO 120 DAYS. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, LA POSADA PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO IDENTIFY EACH FAMILY'S STRENGTHS AND NEEDS, THEREBY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS AND PREVENTING RECURRENCE.
  5. $897,768 spent. VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION: CASA CENTRAL'S VIOLENCE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OTHER TRAUMAS. OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. WHETHER VIOLENCE IS SEEN, HEARD, OR EXPEREINCED DIRECTLY, IT CAN IMPACT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

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

    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 May 1972.

    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.

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