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CASA Central Social Services Corporation

Chicago, IL · EIN 36-2728618 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

CASA Central Social Services Corporation reported $22.9 million in revenue and $23.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.21 went to program services, $13.01 to management and general costs and $1.78 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 73.8% of the total. Government grants made up 66.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $333,638 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24M

For context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $23M

Other revenue was negative: −$38,409. The bar shows the positive sources only.

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
85.2%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
13.0%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
1.8%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.02$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
73.8%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
66.3%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
25.5%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$333,638$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.42%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
66
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
3.56.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
20 of 20100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$12M expenses · 59.4% of program spending · grants $2,678 · revenue $5.8M

Senior services: many barriers often create challenges that many seniors and their loved ones must navigate. Casa Central's continuum of senior programs accommodates the needs of all seniors we serve through a person-centered approach while encouraging them to maintain an active vital role in their community, and facilitating the transitions from one level of care to the next.these services consist of adult day services, and home care services for home-bound seniors

$4.1M expenses · 20.5% of program spending · grants $10,731 · revenue $63,258

Children and youth services: children and youth endure a multitude of challenges on a daily basis. Through full-day child development and after school programming, Casa Central's programs for children and youth focus on the importance of healthy physical, emotional and intellectual child development. Emphasis is placed on the role of parents in the development process and the importance of building self-esteem, confidence and a positive self-image.these services include head start services and day care, and programs for school age children, youth and adolescents

$1.4M expenses · 6.9% of program spending · grants $12,186

Intact family services: this family centered program allows children to remain safely at home, rather than being placed in substitute care. Our home-based, family-centered program works to improve family communication, points the way to community resources, and teaches positive coping skills to help keep families together. Comprehensive casework and supportive services such as homemaker services, counseling, parent education, day care, emergency assistance, and medical assistance help to sustain and protect these family units

$2.6M all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT & CEO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$319,511$0$14,127$333,638
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$187,589$0$25,263$212,852
VICE PRESIDENT
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$114,814$0$25,966$140,780
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-THRU 09/2024
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$127,500$0$6,695$134,195
VICE PRESIDENT
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$115,320$0$28$115,348
DIRECTOR OF ITS
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$103,780$0$28$103,808
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-BEG 12/2024
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$6,667$0$0$6,667

6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from CASA Central Social Services Corporation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $707K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$10M$20M$30M$40MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$23M$24M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$23M$24M85.2%$6.9M$333,638
FY2024 ⓘ$22M$22M84.6%$7.4M$306,402
FY2023 ⓘ$19M$20M85.9%$7.6M$329,851
FY2022 ⓘ$19M$19M86.4%$8.2M$288,547
FY2021 ⓘ$19M$18M86.1%$8.1M$151,852
FY2020 ⓘ$18M$18M86.2%$7.6M$144,011

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means
  • Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b20 · 20 independent
  • Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
  • Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
  • Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
  • Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
  • Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
  • Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
  • Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
  • Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
  • Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
  • Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
  • Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
  • Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 5697
  • Volunteers Part I, line 663

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
CONNSTRUCT LLC
Construction
$585,100
UKG INC
Hr/payroll services
$181,922
SYSCO FOODS CHICAGO INC
Food provider
$151,441

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

22 private foundations reported grants to CASA Central Social Services Corporation totaling $466K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from CASA Central Social Services Corporation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for CASA Central Social Services Corporation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of CASA Central Social Services Corporation's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, CASA Central Social Services Corporation reported that 85.2% of its $23.5 million in expenses went to program services, 13.0% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does CASA Central Social Services Corporation pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation CASA Central Social Services Corporation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $333,638, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does CASA Central Social Services Corporation get its money?

Of $22.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 73.8% came from contributions and grants (including 66.3% from government grants) and 25.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is CASA Central Social Services Corporation a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 36-2728618 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202533159349305023 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511359349303991 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421369349305762 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202320549349300727 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220809349301012 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202130619349301503 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 36-2728618: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.