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Friends of Casa

EIN 91-1223377 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Friends of CASA provides assistance to abused and neglected children and their families in the King County dependency system when there is no other source of support, with the goal of enhancing safety, well-being and permanency of placement in the children's lives.

Income
$75,055
Spending
$113,078
Reserves
34.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 34.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (9)
  1. Fund CASA program staff focused on CASA recruitment and retention. 1 grant benefiting numerous children via improved advocacy.
  2. Assist caregivers with security deposits, rent, and utilities to secure or maintain housing required for placement or to avoid homelessness. 8 grants benefiting 15 children.
  3. Assist with the cost of household necessities including food, clothing and diapers, durable goods and furniture for children in the King County dependency system. 17 grants benefiting 59 children.
  4. Assist with the cost of retaining legal services required to pursue permanent placement or to secure educational rights and needs for children in the King County dependency system. 3 grants benefiting 3 children.
  5. Assist with the cost of tutoring and tuition for children in the King County dependency system. 2 grants benefiting 4 children.
  6. Assist with the cost of specialized therapy, counseling and medical or dental treatment for children in the King County dependency system. 4 grants benefiting 4285.19 children.
  7. Assist with other miscellaneous needs including DCYF visitation center supplies (toys, books, etc.), Reunification and Adoption day sponsorship, and publication fees. 4 grants benefiting multiple children plus those visiting at the DCYF visitation center and participating in noted events.
  8. Assist with cost of sports, camps and other recreational programs for children in the King County dependency system. 6 grants benefiting 8 children.
  9. Assist with the cost of transportation to maintain placement and family connections for children in the King County dependency system. 2 grants benefiting 4 children.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 November 1983.

    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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