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Casa Vegana LLC

EIN 66-0946744 · San Juan, PR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 33% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, CASA VEGANA PROVIDES SOLUTIONS FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY UNIFYING PLANT-BASED NUTRITION, ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF VEGANISM.

Income
$46,679
Spending
$205,145
Spent on programs
33%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$69,988, executive director

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 339% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    33% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $12,452 spent. EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WE HOST EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO. ADVOCACY EFFORTS REACH INDIVIDUALS NEW TO VEGANISM AND THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF A VEGAN OR PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE.
  2. $13,876 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING WE SUPPORT AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BUILD VEGAN AWARENESS AND REINFORCE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THE VEGAN COMMUNITY IN PUERTO RICO. THIS IS HOW WE CREATE A POSITIVE AND WELCOMING PERSPECTIVE OF VEGANISM.
  3. $40,611 spent. Our organization significantly expanded its communication and outreach efforts to promote veganism as a compassionate, sustainable, and health-conscious lifestyle. We have done made this possible through digital campaigns, media engagement, and in-person events. Key efforts included several outreach events with thousands in attendance, several digital campaigns with thousands of impressions and started working on a youth education initiative hoping to students across the island. Our outreach remains focused on empowering individuals and communities to make informed, compassionate choices for animals, the planet, and their health.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2024.

    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 December 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 December 2024.

    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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