Casa De Oro Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
MISSION STATEMENT: THE FOUNDATIONS WORKED VERY SUCCESSFULLY WITH UBAG, THE UINTAH BASIN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, IN VARIOUS LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS TO KEEP THE POPULATION HOUSED THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC YEARS AND INTO JULY 2022. CASA DE ORO FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MANY FAMILIES. THAT SUFFERED BECAUSE OF UNEMPLOYMENT, SICKNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN JULY A LOCAL BUYER PURCHASED THE PROPERTY PROJECTING TO MAKE REPAIRS AND MODERNIZE THE BUILDINGS. OUR MISSION WAS A TOTAL SUCCESS AND NOW LOOKING FOR OTHER PROJECTS.
- Income
- $41,100
- Spending
- $36,690
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 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 (3)
- $36,690 spent. THE ROLE OF THE CASA DE ORO FOUNDATION WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR WORK WITH UTAH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE PARTIES FACILITATED THE HOUSING NEEDS OF MANY FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION DID VERY WELL IN PROVIDING HOUSING DURING THE POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FAILING ECONOMY, AND INFLATION, AND IT IS NOW RESEARCHING OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE IN THE FUTURE.
- MISSION STATEMENT: THE FOUNDATIONS WORKED VERY SUCCESSFULLY WITH UBAG, THE UINTAH BASIN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, IN VARIOUS LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS TO KEEP THE POPULATION HOUSED THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC YEARS AND INTO JULY 2022. CASA DE ORO FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MANY FAMILIES. THAT SUFFERED BECAUSE OF UNEMPLOYMENT, SICKNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN JULY A LOCAL BUYER PURCHASED THE PROPERTY PROJECTING TO MAKE REPAIRS AND MODERNIZE THE BUILDINGS. OUR MISSION WAS A TOTAL SUCCESS AND NOW LOOKING FOR OTHER PROJECTS.
- MISSION STATEMENT: THE FOUNDATIONS WORKED VERY SUCCESSFULLY WITH UBAG, THE UINTAH BASIN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, IN VARIOUS LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS TO KEEP THE POPULATION HOUSED THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC YEARS AND INTO JULY 2022. CASA DE ORO FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MANY FAMILIES. THAT SUFFERED BECAUSE OF UNEMPLOYMENT, SICKNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN JULY A LOCAL BUYER PURCHASED THE PROPERTY PROJECTING TO MAKE REPAIRS AND MODERNIZE THE BUILDINGS. OUR MISSION WAS A TOTAL SUCCESS AND NOW LOOKING FOR OTHER PROJECTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending January 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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