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Casa Teresa Inc

EIN 95-3251986 · Orange, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME AND ON-GOING SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, AND WOMEN WITH NEWBORNS OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO ARE ALONE. COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PREPARE THESE WOMEN TO MAKE LOVING AND INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR BABIES.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
49
Volunteers
834
Highest pay
$215,589, ceo

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 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 (6)
  1. $940,322 spent. EMERGENCY MATERNITY SHELTER (EMS)- THE EMS WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE THE MOST VULNERABLE HOMELESS, PREGNANT WOMEN WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN A SAFE, TEMPORARY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM IS MODELED AFTER THE PARENTING PROGRAM BUT IS TAILORED TO FIT EMERGENCY NEEDS. THESE WOMEN OFTEN HAVE MINUTES OF SOBRIETY, MORE INTENSE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND ARE TYPICALLY IN THEIR LAST TRIMESTER. 68 WOMEN, 22 BABIES AND 6 CHILDREN SERVED THIS YEAR.
  2. $580,853 spent. PARENTING PROGRAM - FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO KEEP THEIR BABIES THROUGH CLASSES AND COUNSELING, THE WOMEN LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS FOR THEIR FUTURE AND THEIR BABIES. WOMEN IN THIS PROGRAM HAVE AT LEAST 3 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY AND ARE 2 TO 6 MONTHS PREGNANT. 30 WOMEN AND 14 BABIES SERVED THIS YEAR.
  3. $519,439 spent. TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM - FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PARENTING PROGRAM AND WISH TO CONTINUE AT CASA TERESA FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 18 MONTHS. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO EITHER WORK OR GO TO SCHOOL. 14 WOMEN AND 14 BABIES AND 3 CHILDREN SERVED THIS YEAR.
  4. $364,412 spent. ADOPTION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN WHO CHOOSE TO PLACE THEIR BABY FOR ADOPTION. PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME FOR HOMELESS, SINGLE PREGNANT WOMEN,ADDRESSING UNIQUE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF WOMEN PLANNING TO PLACE THEIR BABIES FOR ADOPTION. ACCOMODATES TWO WOMEN AT A TIME, 0 WOMEN SERVED THISYEAR. THE COLLECTION - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING PAID WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MOTHERS TO ADVANCE THEIR TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EARNING POTENTIAL. THECOLLECTION - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING PAID WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MOTHERS TO ADVANCE THEIR TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EARNING POTENTIAL.
  5. $146,640 spent. ALUMNI RESOURCE CENTER - THE ALUMNI RESOURCE CENTER (ARC) IS AVAILABLE TO ALL FORMER CASA TERESA RESIDENTS AS A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT AND A SAFETY NET TO ENSURE THEY MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. THERAPY, ADVANCED EDUCATION COUNSELING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL PRESENT AND FORMER CASA TERESA RESIDENTS.
  6. $181,283 spent. BRIDGE PROGRAM - THE BRIDGE PROGRAM IS A LONG-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT, GOALS/MILESTONES, AND RESOURCES AS NEEDED. THE PURPOSE IS TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION WOMEN INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. 13 WOMEN AND 19 CHILDREN SERVED THIS YEAR.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    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 April 1990.

    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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