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Casey Cares Foundation Inc

EIN 52-2259802 · Columbia, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASEY CARES FOUNDATION, INC. THE FOUNDATION IS A MARYLAND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UPLIFTING PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIAL TOUCH TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC, OHIO AND FLORIDA REGION. THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER AT SPORTING EVENTS, AMUSEMENT PARKS AND OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SPECIAL BIRTHDAY DELIVERIES, WEEKEND GETAWAYS AND NEW SLEEPWEAR FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ON EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAYS. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND GROUP PARTIES WHERE PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN MEET OTHER FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN, SHARE STORIES AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$58,471, executive dir.

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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. $1.8 million spent. THE FAMILY FESTIVITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER AT SPORTING EVENTS, CONCERTS, PLAYS, SHOWS, MOVIES AND MANY OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WE ENHANCE THESE EVENTS BY PROVIDING EXTRA GOODIES SUCH AS RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS. IN MEMORY OF A CASEY CARES CHILD, ABRAHAM HAMMY SCRIVNER, HAMMY'S HEART WAS CREATED TO OFFER GIFT CARDS TO FAMILIES WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR GROCERY BILLS. CASEY CARES PROVIDED 8,227 FFP'S AND HHP'S IN 2024.
  2. $747,572 spent. KAMMIES JAMMIES - INSPIRED BY THE MEMORY OF A CASEY CARES CHILD, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES NEW SLEEPWEAR TO CHILDREN ON EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAYS AND HOMEBOUND CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN FEEL MORE AT HOME IN OTHERWISE STERILE ENVIRONMENT. CASEY CARES PROVIDED 26,081 KJP'S IN 2024.
  3. $48,272 spent. BIRTHDAY BLAST PROGRAM - FOR FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN, EACH BIRTHDAY IS MORE THAN AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION, IT IS A SPECIAL MILESTONE. WE HELP CHILDREN CELEBRATE WITH A SPECIAL GIFT JUST FOR THEM. CASEY CARES PROVIDED 1,319 BBP'S IN 2024.
  4. $39,237 spent. THE CARING CONNECTIONS ENCOURAGES CASEY CARES FAMILIES TO MEET, SHARE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER WHILE TAKING PART IN THEMED PARTIES. CASEY CARES PROVIDED 362 CCP'S IN 2024.

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 2025.

    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 January 2001.

    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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