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Casas Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems

EIN 51-0618827 · San Diego, CA

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

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO ASSIST ADULTS AND OLDER YOUTH, FUNCTIONING AT OR BELOW A HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL IN ATTAINING THE BASIC LITERACY SKILLS TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY ON THE JOB, IN THE COMMUNITY, IN THE FAMILY AND IN TRANSITIONING TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS BY ASSISTING STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AND BUSINESSES IN THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICIPANTS BY PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
61
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$175,349, ceo/president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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. $3.0 million spent. SALES - ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
  2. $2.8 million spent. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED ENHANCEMENTS TO TOPSPRO SOFTWARE, E-TESTS AND CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF NEDP. IT ALSO INVOLVED THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ASSESSMENTS AND THE RE-VALIDATION OF EXISTING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUBMISSION TO OCTAE FOR APPROVAL.
  3. $1.7 million spent. OTHER ADULT LITERACY SERVICES
  4. $1.4 million spent. ADULT EDUCATION, ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION: CASAS HAS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR AGENCIES FUNDED WITH FEDERAL WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) TITLE II FUNDS AND CALIFORNIA ADULT EDUCATION STATE FUNDS. THE WIOA, TITLE II PROGRAM IS THE MAJOR SOURCE OF FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THIS LEGISLATION MAKES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STUDENT RESULTS A CENTRAL FOCUS OF THE LAW, SETTING OUT PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT MEASURE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS ON THE BASIS OF STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED OUTCOMES. CASAS HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR AGENCIES FUNDED WITH FEDERAL- WIOA II ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS (EL CIVICS) FUNDS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT POPULATIONS SO THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION, WORK, AND CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS COUNTRY. IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT PERSONS MUST NOT ONLY MASTER ENGLISH, BUT BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE GOVERNMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL, WORKPLACE SYSTEMS AND KEY INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS BANKING AND HEALTH CARE. CASAS PROVIDES THE ASSESSMENT TOOLS USED FOR PRE- AND POST-TESTING OF ALL STUDENTS IN THESE PROGRAMS, THE DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SYSTEM, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND EVALUATION TO LOCAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCIES. THE RESULTING DATA ALLOWS LOCAL AND STATE PROGRAMS, AND EVENTUALLY AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL THE DATA TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY ACTIVITIES.
  5. $239,553 spent. NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM (NEDP):NEDP IS A PERFORMANCE AND COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - MANAGED BY CASAS - THAT AWARDS A TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO OLDER YOUTH AND ADULTS BASED ON SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION OF COMPETENCIES ALIGNED WITH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS. THIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTION IS OFFERED IN 10 STATES.

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 November 6, 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 April 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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