Casa Bethesda
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Casa Bethesda is established to provide a stable Christian home and education to at risk children and youth where they can grow to become strong Christian leaders. As an integral part of the community, our home teaches by Christ's example in loving our neighbor. We extend love to those around us by meeting the basic needs of marginalized people, providing assistance with food, shelter, education, healthcare, and disaster relief. We offer family assistance to the children in our home, as well as provide outreaches in the form of community development projects and other humanitarian aid as specific needs are identified.
- Income
- $138,532
- Spending
- $102,357
- Reserves
- 26.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $98,617 spent. In 2025, Casa Bethesda gave employment to more than 20 people thus enabling them to feed and provide for their families. Honduras is one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere and particularly our location is rural and remote and job opportunities are few. We fed, housed, provided education and spiritual leadership full time to 6 girls ranging in age from 3-19. 5 of these girls were baptized by a visiting Pastor this past year. Additionally our home was a place to recuperate for children and their families from outside the area that needed medical care. Workers' children as well as neighborhood children utilize and enjoy Casa Bethesda as a safe space to roam hills, enjoy jungle treks, and have a hot meal. We regularly provided food, clothing, school supplies, to the poorest families in our area as well as families in the large city nearby that live along the garbage dump. Casa Bethesda also helped various people in paying for medical care and surgeries. One particular surgery for a young man literally saved his life. Without the help of Casa Bethesda, surgery for a bone that was continually growing in his head meant death would not have been possible. His eyesight, stability, and mobility had already been affected. The young man has fully recovered and is able to work and provide for his family thankfully. We are thankful to have continued with impacting lives one person at a time here on the north coast of Honduras.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Bethesda (Willmar, MN), EIN 41-0693843. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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