California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $14.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 03/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 68-0163010
Organization Overview
California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1998. 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, California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association 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, California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association generated $14.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.8% 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.
Since 2020, California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $12,100,427. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF CALIFORNIA CASA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS HAVE BOTH A VOICE AND THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY STRENGTHENING AND EMPOWERING CALIFORNIAS NETWORK OF LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS AND ADVOCATING FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD WELFARE POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CALIFORNIA CASA IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CORPORATION SUPPORTED BY A BALANCED MIX OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS.WE WORK ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT A NETWORK OF 44 LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS IN 52 COUNTIES AND STRENGTHEN THE SCOPE, QUALITY, AND IMPACT OF ADVOCACY BY THE CASA NETWORK. THESE ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE DEPENDENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COURTS, USING TRAINED CASA VOLUNTEERS. THROUGH A RIGOROUS GRANT PROGRAM, WE DISTRIBUTE STATE FUNDS TO THE CASA NETWORK TO STABILIZE AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL PROGRAMS OPERATIONS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CASAS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN NEED WE PROVIDE LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS WITH PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CURRICULUM, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, AND OTHER RESOURCES.WE IDENTIFY AND PURSUE STRATEGIC ALLIANCES THAT LEVERAGE AND INCREASE CHILDRENS RESOURCES STATEWIDE; EXPANDING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIAS FOSTER CARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS; ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED CHILD WELFARE PRACTICES AND POLICIES; AND PROMOTE CASA AS AN EFFECTIVE, COST-EFFICIENT, COMPASSIONATE MODEL TO ENSURE THAT CHILDRENS BEST INTERESTS ARE MET, THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD, AND THEIR HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS ARE SUPPORTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharon M Lawrence ESQ CEO | Officer | 40 | $245,801 |
Anne Farrell Cpo (philanth) | Officer | 40 | $165,121 |
Joan Reilly CFO & COO | Officer | 40 | $154,281 |
Kathryn Matthews Cpo | Officer | 40 | $139,954 |
Kevin Gardner Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Griffin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,186,673 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $952,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $72,631 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,138,815 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $236,377 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,378,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,034,277 |
| 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. | $804,313 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,758 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $682,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,801 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,775 |
| Payroll taxes | $107,011 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,054 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,620 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $84,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $306,605 |
| Advertising and promotion | $124,320 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $20,356 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,899 |
| Travel | $34,636 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,096 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $20,834 |
| All other expenses | $45,994 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,566,418 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,001 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,447,468 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $496,015 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $102,945 |
| 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 | $46,656 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,065,100 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,265,185 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $324,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,215,140 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,539,800 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,048,599 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $676,786 |
| 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 | $10,265,185 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association has awarded $12,034,277 in support to 44 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH CARE SE PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $30,146 |
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $30,743 |
CASA A VOICE FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $63,588 |
CASA EL DORADO PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $173,148 |
CASA OF DEL NORTE COUNTY PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $36,742 |
CASA OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PURPOSE: STATE APPROPRIATION | $286,988 |