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Cassia

EIN 83-1758728 · Edina, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 9% 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

TO FOSTER FULLNESS OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST'S LOVE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$885,371
Spent on programs
9%
Reserves
40.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
6
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$822,196, president/ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    9% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (1)
  1. $80,381 spent. CASSIA WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ALONG WITH ITS BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICE ALTERNATIVES THAT SUPPORT EACH INDIVIDUALS' PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS THROUGH THE AGING PROCESS TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO SUPPORT, AID, AND DEVELOP METHODS AND MEANS TO MAKE THE LIVES OF OLDER AND DISABLED PERSONS AS INDEPENDENT , HEALTHFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND SECURE AS POSSIBLE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH EMPHASIZES CHRISTIAN CARE AND CONCERN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR NURSING CARE AND ELDERLY HOUSING, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION OF OLDER PERSONS, THEIR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONAL WHO SERVE OLDER PERSONS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THIS CORPORATION.

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 2024.

    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 February 2019.

    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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