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Casa Ruby Inc.
Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 2006 | EIN: 34-1978347 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
Casa Ruby is the only Bilingual Mutlicutural LGBT Organization Providing life saving services and prgrams to the most vulnerable in the LBGT community. Our mission i ... (More)
Rating Information
Good
This charity's score is 79%, earning it a Three-Star rating.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
Historical Ratings 
Proceed with Caution - Reported OtherMaterialInvestigationOn August 1, 2022, WJLA reported on the operations of Casa Ruby Inc. in an article titled, "DC AG launches investigation into Casa Ruby founder, says she fled country with donations." For more information, please see WJLA article.
- On November 29, 2022, The Washington Post published an article titled "Casa Ruby founder allegedly diverted funds to herself, violated wage laws." For more information, please see The Washington Post article
- On January 6, 2023, The Washington Post published an article titled "Casa Ruby receiver sues board over lax oversight." For more information, please see The Washington Post article
- On August 11, 2022, WUSA9 published an article titled "Third party to manage, assess Casa Ruby after DC Attorney General files restraining order." For more information, please see WUSA9 article
- On September 15, 2022, The Washington Post published an article titled "Casa Ruby ‘should be dissolved,’ court-appointed receiver says." For more information, please see The Washington Post article
- On December 12, 2022, The Press Democrat published an article titled "Court date for ex-Santa Rosa nonprofit director accused of embezzlement rescheduled." For more information, please see The Press Democrat article
- On August 11, 2022, WJLA published an article titled "Court approves DC AG's request to appoint temporary receiver for Casa Ruby non-profit." For more information, please see WJLA article
- On August 1, 2023, The Washington Blade published an article titled "Judge dismisses lawsuit against Casa Ruby board members." For more information, please see The Washington Blade article
- On March 13, 2024, WUSA9 published an article titled "Casa Ruby founder awaits federal trial, but DC charity fraud-lawsuit is already in full swing." For more information, please see WUSA9 article
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points
Independent Board Size - 5 independent members7 out of 7 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee15 out of 15 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Missing0 out of 2 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 4 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 78.90%0 out of 15 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 95.86%25 out of 25 points
Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available