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Religion-Related (X90) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

THE CAUSE INC

EIN: 06-1670270 · OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3473 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 69 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 73/100
Reliability (20%) 81/100
Effectiveness (25%) 53/100
Impact (25%) 70/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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THE CAUSE INC logo
64
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide nonprofit structure, strategic coaching, and community to leaders who serve the underserved worldwide.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$2.5M
Total Revenue
$2.4M
Total Expenses
$1.0M
Net Assets
7
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 78.3%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 4.96x
Liability-to-Asset 16.8%
Revenue Diversification 99.2%
Executive Compensation $147K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 659 similar organizations (United States, Religion-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
78.3% 85.1%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
19.3% 9.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
2.5% 1.4%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
5.0 mo 7.7 mo
P10P90
Below median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
16.8% 7.2%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
99.2% 93.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
19.8% 6.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
38.1% 6.4%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
2.3% 1.7%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
64 / 100
73
Financial
61
Reliability
53
Effectiveness
65
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 73
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 61
Program Effectiveness (25%) 53
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 65

2,502,520 served annually $6K per beneficiary 4 programs 10 staff

IRS Verified 85% Data Complete
Impact
5 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Leaders in their native communities are equipped to make a lasting change. 20 $25,000.00 Lifetime
The message of hope is spread globally with sustainable projects. 2,000,000 $1.22 Lifetime
2,500 $100.00 Lifetime
500,000 $20.00 Lifetime
18 $5,555.56 Lifetime
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $2.5M $2.4M $1.0M 78.3% 7
2023 $2.1M $1.8M $915K 93.7% 6
2022 $1.5M $1.4M $590K 83.5% 6
2021 $1.5M $1.3M N/A 5
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Organization Details
EIN
06-1670270
State
CA
City
OCEANSIDE
ZIP
92056-3473
Classification
X90
Category
Religion-Related
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2003
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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