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Yavapai Casa for Kids Foundation

EIN 71-0946266 · Prescott Vly, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YAVAPAI CASA FOR KIDS FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH AND SUPPORT THE CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE) PROGRAM. VALUES: WE HAVE THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE NEGLECTED AND ABUSED CHILDREN IN YAVAPAI COUNTY WITH RESPECT FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THEIR CASES. WE HAVE THE PASSION TO PERSEVERE AND SUCCEED IN THE CASA MISSION TO HELP EACH CHILD THRIVE IN A SAFE, PERMANENT, AND NURTURING HOME. WE HAVE THE INTEGRITY TO OPERATE WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, EFFECTIVENESS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CHILDREN WE SERVE, CASA VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND PARTNERS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
37.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
9
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$108,083, executive di

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $853,952 spent. THE GRANTS FOR KIDS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ITEMS THAT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE NEED BUT THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED BY OTHER SOURCES.
  2. $116,581 spent. THE KEYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE ADULTHOOD SUCCESS, HELP THEM PLAN FOR THE FUTURE, AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
  3. THE SUPPLEMENTAL CLOTHING PROGRAM IS A BI-ANNUAL CLOTHING SUPPLEMENT FOR ALL YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PRESCOTT COURTS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE HAS ADEQUATE CLOTHING.
  4. THE EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAM PROVIDES GIFT CARDS FOR CLOTHING FOR INCOMING FOSTER CHILDREN WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO CLOTHING WHEN THEY ENTER THE SYSTEM. SUPPORT OF THE CASA PROGRAM TO SERVE THE UNMET NEEDS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF YAVAPAI COUNTY COURT. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SUCH AS FURNITURE, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SCHOOL FEES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER THINGS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THE HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE PROVIDES GIFTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROVIDES A CLEAN, SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO ENJOY SPECIAL FAMILY TIMES DURING SAFE AND SUPERVISED VISITS.
  5. THE EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAM PROVIDES GIFT CARDS FOR CLOTHING FOR INCOMING FOSTER CHILDREN WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO CLOTHING WHEN THEY ENTER THE SYSTEM. SUPPORT OF THE CASA PROGRAM TO SERVE THE UNMET NEEDS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF YAVAPAI COUNTY COURT. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SUCH AS FURNITURE, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SCHOOL FEES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER THINGS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THE HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE PROVIDES GIFTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROVIDES A CLEAN, SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO ENJOY SPECIAL FAMILY TIMES DURING SAFE AND SUPERVISED VISITS.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2024.

    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 September 2003.

    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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