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Casa De Luz

EIN 91-2005503 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASA DE LUZ IS A HOUSE OF WORSHIP AND A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER THAT OPERATES IN AN IMPOVERISHED NEIGHBORHOOD. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS LIGHT, LOVE, AND HOPE INTO THE DARKNESS TO BREAK THE CYCLES OF POVERTY, ENTITLEMENT, CRIME AND ABUSE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$793,544
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
38.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
19
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $426,647 spent. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY. THIS SERVICE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED ON-SITE FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN, AND IS CONDUCTED OFF-SITE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEENAGERS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD FUNDRAISER EVENTS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ENRICHMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING VOCATION TRAINING OPPORTUNIITES, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS.
  2. $218,216 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY.THIS SERVICE PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO GIVE PEOPLE A CHANCE TO SERVE AND TO HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED. THESE EVENTS INLCUDED FOOD SERVICES, REVENUE AND JOB CREATION, WORSHIP SERVICES, CRIME MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION SERIVCES AND TRANSPORTATION AND LAUNDRY SERVICES.
  3. $4,052 spent. BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY. THIS SERVICE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE IN CRISIS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD COMMUNITY EVENTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, VEHICLE REPAIRS AND EMERGENCY TRAVEL.
  4. $3,338 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 2000.

    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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