Court Appointed Special Advocates Of San Benito County Inc is located in Hollister, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Court Appointed Special Advocates Of San Benito County Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Court Appointed Special Advocates Of San Benito County Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Court Appointed Special Advocates Of San Benito County Inc generated $291.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $171.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OF SAN BENITO COUNTY IS TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE, UPHOLDING THE CHILDRENS RIGHTS WHILE PURSUING A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FROM SAN BENITO COUNTY, CASA WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER THE YEARS, CASA OF SAN BENITO COUNTY HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A STRONG LEADER FOR CHILDRENS CAUSES. AT THIS TIME, CASA IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE SAN BENITO COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL (CAPC), CHILDRENS SYSTEM OF CARE (CSOC), FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES (FYS), SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB), SAN BENITO COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, IN THE PAST 11 YEARS, CASA HAS BEEN PARTNERING WITH FOUR OTHER HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SAN BENITO COUNTY, EMMAUS HOUSE, SUN STREET CENTERS, LEGAL SENIOR SERVICES, FOR THE ANNUAL 12 DAYS OF GIVING CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER OPERATIONAL NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.CASA OF SAN BENITO COUNTY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0 AND 21. THERE ARE NO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LIKE CASA PROVIDING ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN FROM SAN BENITO COUNTY. CASA IS UNIQUE IN ITS APPROACH AS IT IS CHILD-FOCUSED, IT STRIVES TO ENSURE FOSTER CHILDREN FROM SAN BENITO COUNTY RECEIVE NEEDED SERVICES AND TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING WHILE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, IT IS CASAS INTENTION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE TO FEEL SUPPORTED, PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND A SENSE OF CONNECTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY.THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO RECRUIT 6 NEW VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN IN THE COUNTY. WE HOSTED 3 PRESENTATIONS FOR RECRUITMENTS AND 2 PRESENTATIONS FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES. WE ALSO ORGANIZED OUR BIG FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR SIP, SAVOR AND CELEBRATE WITH 115 ATTENDEES AND MORE THAN 15 VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Esther Curtice Fmr. Exec Dir. | Officer | 40 | $50,770 |
Rosa Secura Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $33,846 |
John Schmidt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shannon Hansen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Valerie Westerdale Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shelly Werfelmann Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $280,228 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $280,228 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,086 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $291,323 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,616 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,274 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,143 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,135 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,794 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,347 |
Travel | $543 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,926 |
All other expenses | $2,323 |
Total functional expenses | $171,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,654 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $17,218 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,851 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,723 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,808 |
Total liabilities | $2,808 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,915 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $262,723 |