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Community Action Stops Abuse Inc

EIN 59-2114359 · Saint Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CASA STANDS UP TO SILENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. OUR VISION IS A SOCIETY FREE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
17.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
197
Volunteers
784
Highest pay
$360,803, 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

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (1)
  1. $10.0 million spent. CASA PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR THOUSANDS OF ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDING A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER THAT IS FOCUSED ON COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES, EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER, EXPANSIVE REHOUSING PROGRAMS, LEGAL AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND MORE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) CASA OPERATES THE ONLY AFFILIATED FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN FLORIDA, EARNING THE 2025 COMMUNITY HERO AWARD FROM THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING, 2024 GOOD 'BURGER AWARD, AND 2024 HOUSING FOR ALL AWARD FROM TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. IN 2024-25, THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER SERVED 1,621 PERSONS WITH SURVIVOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY ONSITE SPECIALIZED PARTNERS. CASA'S EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY WHEN HOME IS NOT A SAFE PLACE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS, AND DURING FY 24-25 THE SHELTER PROVIDED SANCTUARY TO 542 SURVIVORS WITH 252 OF THOSE BEING CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 22,757 BED NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED FOR SURVIVORS. CASA PROVIDED SPECIALIZED HOUSING SERVICES TO 913 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FY 24-25. LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY CASA INCLUDE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS WHO REPRESENT SURVIVORS IN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION HEARINGS, AND PROVIDE JUSTICE ADVOCACY, INVEST (INTENDED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDES) AND MORE, RECEIVING 585 REFERRALS IN FY 24-25. CRISIS HOTLINE ADVOCATES ANSWERED 330 CRISIS CALLS. THROUGH THE PEACEMAKER PROGRAM, 4,669 PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGHOUT PINELLAS COUNTY PARTICIPATED IN AGE-APPROPRIATE HOLISTIC PEACE AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION DURING CRITICAL TIMES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CASA PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN CLASSROOMS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MILITARY STATUS, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, IMMIGRATION STATUS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, RESIDENCY, LEGAL HISTORY, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. THIS INCLUDES MALE AND LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PERSONS. ABOUT 96% OF PERSONS SERVED REPORT COMING FROM PINELLAS COUNTY. CASA WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PLANNING GROUPS AND FUNDING BODIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THERE WERE 115 PUBLIC AWARENESS TRAINING EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC DURING FY 24-25 REGARDING DOMESTIC AND/OR DATING VIOLENCE. CASA ALSO CONDUCTS ON-GOING EVALUATION IN THE AREAS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY OF SERVICE TO OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY DURING 24-25, CASA PROVIDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN MARION COUNTY AFTER ANOTHER STATE-CERTIFIED CENTER CLOSED AND LEFT THE COMMUNITY WITHOUT SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, CASA MARION WON THE NATIONAL PRESTIGIOUS 2025 PURPLE RIBBON AWARD FOR ORGANIZATIONAL HOPE STORY OF THE YEAR. A TOTAL OF 1,296 SURVIVORS WERE SERVED. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED SAFE RESIDENCE TO 301 INDIVIDUALS, AND 164 OF THEM WERE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THEY WERE PROVIDED 12,993 BEDNIGHTS. CASA MARION SAW 648 PERSONS AT THEIR OUTREACH OFFICE, AND 152 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED RAPID REHOUSING, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 15 HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE GIVEN EVICTION PREVENTION MONEY.

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 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 June 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 March 1982.

    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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