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Casa Werma Foundation

EIN 93-1533415 · Boulder, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CASA WERMA FOUNDATION WAS CREATED SOLELY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF CASA WERMA AS A MEDITATION AND RETREAT CENTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL WHO COME.

Income
$420,106
Spending
$116,364
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
51.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.3 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 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 100% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 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

    6 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 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. $108,815 spent. IN 2024, WE HOSTED 12 CONTEMPLATIVE PROGRAMS AND RETREATS, 9 WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND RETREATS, 4 CULTURAL EVENTS, AND 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE ALSO OFFERED WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MEDITATION, VINYASA YOGA, ESSENTRICS, QIGONG, BELLYDANCING, AND CAPOEIRA. WE DEEPENED OUR CONNECTION WITH DRUPON LAMA DORJE, A DRIKUNG KAGYU BUDDHIST TEACHER, WHO LED A CEREMONY WHERE 28 SANGHA MEMBERS TOOK BUDDHIST REFUGE AT CASA WERMA. SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE HEART OF CASA WERMA. FROM DAILY PRACTICES TO LONG-TERM PROJECTS, WE MAKE MINDFUL CHOICES TO MINIMIZE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY ALSO INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DURING EARTH MONTH, WE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL, COLEGIO AMADA NERVO IN PATZCUARO TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THE STUDENTS PRESENTED SOLUTIONS AND CREATED POSTERS, WHICH WE DISPLAYED ON OUR EXTERIOR WALL, TRANSFORMING IT INTO A PUBLIC EDUCATION SPACE. IN 2024, WE HOSTED 12 CONTEMPLATIVE PROGRAMS AND RETREATS, 9 WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND RETREATS, 4 CULTURAL EVENTS, AND 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE ALSO OFFERED WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MEDITATION, VINYASA YOGA, ESSENTRICS, QIGONG, BELLYDANCING, AND CAPOEIRA. WE DEEPENED OUR CONNECTION WITH DRUPON LAMA DORJE, A DRIKUNG KAGYU BUDDHIST TEACHER, WHO LED A CEREMONY WHERE 28 SANGHA MEMBERS TOOK BUDDHIST REFUGE AT CASA WERMA. SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE HEART OF CASA WERMA. FROM DAILY PRACTICES TO LONG-TERM PROJECTS, WE MAKE MINDFUL CHOICES TO MINIMIZE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY ALSO INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DURING EARTH MONTH, WE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL, COLEGIO AMADA NERVO IN PATZCUARO TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THE STUDENTS PRESENTED SOLUTIONS AND CREATED POSTERS, WHICH WE DISPLAYED ON OUR EXTERIOR WALL, TRANSFORMING IT INTO A PUBLIC EDUCATION SPACE.

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 November 6, 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 January 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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