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Comfort Cases Inc

The mission of the organization is to provide support to children entering foster care system. Comfort cases provides cases filled with new essential and comfort items for youth.

Human Services Rockville, MD EIN: 464044090 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Comfort Cases Inc

The mission of Comfort Cases began with a simple yet powerful idea: to inspire communities to restore dignity and bring hope to youth in foster care. Imagine a child, one of the 437,500 in the United States who, on any given day, are thrust into the foster care system. Often, they leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, clutching their few belongings in a trash bag. At Comfort Cases, this image is a call to action. No child, we believe, should ever feel like their life fits into a trash bag. Every child deserves a bag that is theirs, filled with items that bring comfort and security. A new pair of cozy pajamas, a warm …

Founded
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The mission of the organization is to provide support to children entering foster care system. Comfort cases provides cases filled with new essential and comfort items for youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (2)
United Kingdom United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Comfort Cases Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Comfort Cases Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rockville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464044090. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Comfort Cases Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464044090. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Comfort Cases Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Comfort Cases Inc is located in Rockville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Comfort Cases Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Comfort Cases Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Comfort Cases Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Comfort Cases Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The mission of Comfort Cases began with a simple yet powerful idea: to inspire communities to restore dignity and bring hope to youth in foster care. Imagine a child, one of the 437,500 in the United States who, on any given day, are thrust into the foster care system. Often, they leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, clutching their few belongings in a trash bag. At Comfort Cases, this image is a call to action. No child, we believe, should ever feel like their life fits into a trash bag. Every child deserves a bag that is theirs, filled with items that bring comfort... Comfort Cases Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Comfort Cases Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Comfort Cases Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464044090, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Robert S•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Comfort Cases Inc

What is Comfort Cases Inc?
Comfort Cases Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockville, United States. The mission of Comfort Cases began with a simple yet powerful idea: to inspire communities to restore dignity and bring hope to youth in foster care. Imagine a child, one of the 437,500 in the United States who, on any given day, are thrust into the foster care system. Often, they leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, clutching their few belongings in a trash bag. At Comfort Cases, this image is a call to action. No child, we believe, should ever feel like their life fits into a trash bag. Every child deserves a bag that is theirs, filled with items that bring comfort and security. A new pair of cozy pajamas, a warm blanket to wrap around themselves, and a soft stuffed animal to hold during the unsettling transition to a new home-all these small things help ease the pain of a difficult journey. The organization doesn't stop at providing comfort; we are on a mission to educate and engage. By raising awareness about the challenges facing foster youth, they hope to inspire young people to take the lead in making a difference. Through volunteering opportunities for all ages, Comfort Cases brings entire communities together, proving that everyone has a role to play in offering hope to children who need it most. In the end, Comfort Cases is about more than bags or blankets; it's about sending a message to every child in foster care: You are seen. You are valued. And you are not alone.
When was Comfort Cases Inc founded?
Comfort Cases Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Comfort Cases Inc?
Robert Scheer serves as CEO.
Where is Comfort Cases Inc located?
Headquartered in Rockville, MD, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is Comfort Cases Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Comfort Cases Inc trustworthy?
Comfort Cases Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Comfort Cases Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464044090.
What is Comfort Cases Inc's website?
http://www.comfortcases.org