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Cazcares Inc

CazCares is an emergency food pantry and second-hand clothing closet serving those in need in Cazenovia NY and the surrounding communities. It also provides referrals to other social …

Cazenovia, NY EIN 161185489 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Cazcares Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Cazenovia, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible

Mission

CazCares is an emergency food pantry and second-hand clothing closet serving those in need in Cazenovia NY and the surrounding communities. It also provides referrals to other social services programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 50%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.2% of total expenses ($31,800 of $209,555).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cazcares Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Cazenovia, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 161185489. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $312K in annual revenue. 76 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cazcares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

Cazcares Inc is located in Cazenovia, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cazcares Inc has $312K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cazcares Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (170(b)(1)(A)(vi)). It has $312K in annual revenue. The organization has 76 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cazcares Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Cazcares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CazCares is an emergency food pantry and second-hand clothing closet serving those in need in Cazenovia NY and the surrounding communities. It also provides referrals to other social services programs. Cazcares Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Cazcares Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of $312K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cazcares Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cazcares Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161185489, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Wong
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea B•••
Board member
BO
Bob R•••••
President
ER
Erin K••••
Vice President
GE
Georgeann R••••••
Executive director
JA
Jack S••••••
Board member
JE
Jennifer W•••
Treasurer
JE
Jen W•••
President
JE
Jessica R•••••
Secretary
JO
Jolene H••••••••
Board member
JO
Joline H••••••••
Board member
JU
Julie S••••••••••
Board member
KA
Karin M•••••
Board member
LO
Lorie R••••
Board member
LY
Lynn H•••••••
Board member
MA
Marian B•••••
Board member
NA
Nancy S••••••
Board member
PA
Paul B•••••
Board member
RO
Roseann C•••••••
Board member
ST
Stephanie H••••
Board member
SU
Sue D••••
Board member
SU
Susie M••••••
Board member
SU
Susie M•••••••
Treasurer
TO
Tom C•••••
Board member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cazcares Inc This page 86 $312,280 -
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Hebron Interfaith Human Services Inc 88 $240,879 100%
St George Island Charity Cook Off Auction Inc 86 $255,300 100%
Sexual Assault Resource Center 86 $955,221 -
Benevolent Association-York 86 $422,346 -
Desert Manna 86 $539,067 -
Heights Emergency Food Center Inc 86 $107,943 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 76 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cazcares Inc

What is Cazcares Inc?
Cazcares Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (170(b)(1)(a)(vi)) based in Cazenovia, United States. CazCares is an emergency food pantry and second-hand clothing closet serving those in need in Cazenovia NY and the surrounding communities. It also provides referrals to other social services programs.
When was Cazcares Inc founded?
Cazcares Inc was founded in 1982.
Who leads Cazcares Inc?
Jennifer Wong serves as Treasurer.
Where is Cazcares Inc located?
Headquartered in Cazenovia, United States.
What is Cazcares Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cazcares Inc trustworthy?
Cazcares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cazcares Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161185489.
What is Cazcares Inc's website?
http://cazcares.org