Nonprofit · EIN 52-1372972
CASA INC
Tax-exempt · HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $29,178,998 | $23,247,560 | $5,931,438 | $39,666,898 | $7,052,257 | $32,614,641 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $23,273,411 | $24,547,575 | -$1,274,164 | $32,234,373 | $6,549,366 | $25,685,007 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $20,193,427 | $22,859,729 | -$2,666,302 | $31,812,624 | $4,863,778 | $26,948,846 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,993,968
- of which government grants
- $253,547
- Program service revenue
- $16,987,974
- Investment income
- $170,091
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $47,204
- Other revenue
- $26,965
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $765,467
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $604,494
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,551,594
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,973,454
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $115,680
- Accounting fees
- $284,905
- Occupancy
- $556,831
- Travel
- $399,671
- Depreciation
- $382,462
- Program services (functional)
- $16,809,093
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,554,563
- Fundraising (functional)
- $883,904
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,234,373
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,666,898
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,052,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,614,641
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,967,869
- Publicly traded securities
- $37,815
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,002,044
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,612,597
- Gross receipts
- $29,246,962
- Employees
- 464
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTAVO TORRES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 38 | $231,242 | $12,866 |
| KIMBERLEY PROPEACK | CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 17 | $177,078 | $16,383 |
| MELISSA GUZMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 38 | $166,183 | $20,115 |
| GEORGE ESCOBAR | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS & SERVIC Highest-paid employee | 38 | $151,459 | $8,013 |
| LYDIA WALTHER-RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OF ORGANIZING & LEAD Highest-paid employee | 38 | $150,755 | $8,013 |
| NICHOLAS KATZ | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 38 | $133,774 | $20,036 |
| JULY SILVA | FINANCE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) Highest-paid employee | 38 | $133,774 | $10,973 |
| JESSE STEELE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 38 | $124,220 | $16,029 |
| MARIA IBANEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL LACAYO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO CAMPOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDO CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDEN ISAAC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ANACLETO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOELL MOLINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIS-MARIE ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YANIRA MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN GRIFFIN-MORENO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GUZMAN | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 09/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTAVO TORRES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 38 | $235,017 | $23,028 |
| KIMBERLEY PROPEACK | CHIEF OF STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 17 | $169,579 | $19,987 |
| MELISSA GUZMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 38 | $158,446 | $22,187 |
| GEORGE ESCOBAR | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 38 | $145,009 | $7,672 |
| LYDIA WALTHER-RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OF ORGANIZING & LEADERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 38 | $144,141 | $7,723 |
| NICHOLAS KATZ | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 38 | $128,005 | $21,472 |
| AMA FRIMPONG-HOUSER | LEGAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $117,765 | $14,770 |
| CARMELO SANTOS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELMA RIVERA-LYTLE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GRIFFIN-MORENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIS-MARIE ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO CAMPOS | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDO CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER - AS OF 01/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GUZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA IBANEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL LACAYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOELL MOLINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILU SALDANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTAVO TORRES NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $178,213 | $7,689 | $11,263 |
| MELISSA GUZMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 32 | $132,060 | $6,773 | $22,942 |
| KIMBERLY PROPEACK | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 17 | $100,341 | $34,984 | $18,404 |
| GEORGE ESCOBAR | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 38 | $119,461 | $1,592 | $5,824 |
| ALONZO WASHINGTONUNTIL 1122 | CHIEF OF FEDERAL POLICY Highest-paid employee | 36 | $94,785 | $20,268 | $10,733 |
| LYDIA WALTHER-RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OF ORGANIZING & LEADERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 38 | $93,609 | $10,614 | $6,195 |
| CARMELO SANTOS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DELMA RIVERA-LYTLE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GRIFFIN MORENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA IBANEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL E LACAYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILU SALDANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL MOLINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GUZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVANIA CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 09/2022) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8151 15TH AVE, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783-3501
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEORGE ESCOBAR, 8151 15TH AVENUE, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783
- Signed the 990
- GEORGE ESCOBAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 431-4185
- Website
- WWW.WEARECASA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
TO CREATE A MORE JUST SOCIETY BY BUILDING POWER AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WORKING-CLASS BLACK, LATINO/A/E, AFRO-DESCENDENT, INDIGENOUS, AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES:- NATURALIZATION: CASA OPERATED COMPREHENSIVE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, GEORGIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA, WHICH INCLUDE CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, MENTORING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND POST-NATURALIZATION SUPPORT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CREDIT UNIONS, CASA ALSO AIDED MEMBERS IN ACQUIRING LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS SO THEY MAY AFFORD THE CORRESPONDING APPLICATION FEES.- FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: CASA PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LITERACY TOPICS. CASA ALSO PROVIDED DRIVER'S (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)LICENSE EDUCATION AND INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE CLINICS.- LEGAL SERVICES: CASA PROVIDED "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" LEGAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND REPRESENTATION FOR WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANTS ON ISSUES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND IMMIGRATION, AS WELL AS ENGAGED IN IMPACT LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS. CASA ALSO PROVIDED RAPID RESPONSE WHEN IMMIGRATION RAIDS OR OTHER CRISES OCCURRED BY ASSISTING VICTIMS IN SECURING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND REUNITING WITH THEIR FAMILIES.- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: CASA PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES NAVIGATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF HEALTH LITERACY IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $5,708,096 · grants $40,695 · revenue $5,423,217
- ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP:COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IS A CENTRAL ASPECT OF CASA'S MISSION AS IT IS A TOOL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF IMMIGRANTS AND WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES TO CREATE A MORE JUST SOCIETY. CASA BUILDS POWER BY BROADENING AND DEEPENING OUR BASE OF MEMBER ACTIVISTS AND LEADERS WHO TAKE ACTION TO FIGHT FOR ISSUES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR LIVES THROUGH MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND MOBILIZATION. FOR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT, INITIAL CONTACTS ARE CAPTURED THROUGH CANVASSING, EVENTS, RELATIONAL APPROACHES, COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH, AND CASA OUTREACH. CASA ALSO WORKS TO MOVE OUR MEMBERS INTO LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGH MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS FOR EVERY GEOGRAPHIC MEMBER COMMITTEE AND THROUGH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE WORK OF OUR LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR. MOBILIZATION EFFORTS ARE FREQUENT AND BROAD TO KEEP MORALE HIGH, KEEP MEMBERS ENGAGED, AND BRING ADDITIONAL PEOPLE INTO OUR ORGANIZING STRUCTURE. CASA TAKES MEMBERSHIP SERIOUSLY AND HAS BUILT A STRUCTURE IN WHICH MEMBERS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES AND AT POINTS OF CRITICAL DECISION-MAKING.Expenses $4,890,987 · grants $4,500 · revenue $1,124,194
- COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING: CASA CONNECTED WORKERS WITH EMPLOYERS SEEKING DAILY, TEMPORARY, AND PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; PARTNERED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO OFFER A RANGE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES, AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WORKERS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT SMALL AND COOPERATIVE BUSINESSES.Expenses $2,529,466 · grants $1,200 · revenue $3,310,354
- ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATION:CASA IMPLEMENTED ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE MEASURES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES BY ITS MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING ITS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS MENTIONED ABOVE. CASA ALSO IMPLEMENTED A NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION IN PENNSYLVANIA AND NONPARTISAN GOTV CAMPAIGNS IN PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, AND GEORGIA.Expenses $2,285,015 · grants $611,802 · revenue $4,641
- SCHOOLS & EDUCATION:- AFTERSCHOOL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: CASA OPERATES MI ESPACIO (TRANSLATION: "MY SPACE"), AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS BY PROMOTING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT, CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SUMMER SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP LEADERS WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.- LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PROVIDES PRACTICAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS. CLASS MATERIALS ARE GEARED TOWARDS STUDENTS' LIFE EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS TO APPLY ENGLISH ACCURATELY AND APPROPRIATELY IN VARIOUS HOME, COMMUNITY, AND WORKPLACE SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A COMBINATION OF TASK-BASED LEARNING AND POPULAR EDUCATION TECHNIQUES IN WHICH LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE TAUGHT WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES. COURSES RANGE FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED.Expenses $1,393,676 · grants $107,270 · revenue $618,418
- LOBBYING:CASA CONDUCTS LOBBYING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ITS 501(H) DESIGNATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ITS CONSTITUENTS. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES, AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL: INCREASING MINIMUM WAGE, PASSING THE TRUST ACT AND/OR PREVENTING POLICE-ICE COLLABORATION, IMPROVING EDUCATION ACCESS FOR IMMIGRANT YOUTH, EXPANDING IMMIGRANT ACCESS TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, OPPOSING ANTI-IMMIGRANT BILLS, ZONING, AND POLICY CHANGES ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, TENANT HOUSING RIGHTS, AND COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM. CASA PROVIDED TESTIMONY, WRITTEN AND ORAL, FOR MANY BILLS AFFECTING ITS CONSTITUENCY, AND ALSO CONDUCTED DIRECT LOBBYING VISITS AND PUBLIC ACTIONS.Expenses $1,853
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1372972
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,666,898
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,246,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $29,178,998 | $23,247,560 | $39,666,898 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $23,273,411 | $24,547,575 | $32,234,373 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $20,193,427 | $22,859,729 | $31,812,624 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $25,725,278 | $16,359,783 | $38,749,200 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1372972).
Questions about CASA INC
- What is the EIN of CASA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASA INC is 52-1372972.
- Is CASA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to CASA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CASA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CASA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GEORGE ESCOBAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $231,242 (GUSTAVO TORRES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CASA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,178,998, expenses of $23,247,560 and total assets of $39,666,898 at year end.
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