Court Appointed Special Advocate Inc, operating under the name Casa Of Larimer County, is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Casa Of Larimer County employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Casa Of Larimer County 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 12/2023, Casa Of Larimer County generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 9 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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MISSION: TO ADVOCATE FOR SAFE, NURTURING, AND PERMANENT CONNECTIONS TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: AT CASA OF LARIMER COUNTY (CLC), WE PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA INFORMED CARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY ABUSE AND TRAUMA. THROUGH COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA), FAMILY CONNECTIONS (FC) AND TRUST-BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION (TBRI) PROGRAMMING CLC CREATES SAFE, NURTURING, AND PERMANENT CONNECTIONS SO VICTIMS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE EMPOWERED TO HEAL AND THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM PAIRS TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT. CASA VOLUNTEERS MONITOR CHILD WELL-BEING, ADVOCATES IN COURT FOR THEIR BEST INTERESTS, AND HELP OLDER YOUTH TRANSITION FROM FOSTER CARE INTO ADULTHOOD THROUGH OUR CASA FOSTERING FUTURES PROGRAM. IN 2023, 179 CASA VOLUNTEERS ADVOCATED FOR 282 CHILDREN. IN JANUARY OF 2022,THE MAGISTRATE ON THE DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT DOCKET BEGAN REFERRING EVERY NEW CASE TO THE CASA PROGRAM. THE CASA PROGRAM SERVED 89% OF NEW CASES THAT WERE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASA IN 2023. ALL STAFF AND NEW CASA VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED IN TRUST BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION (TBRI). THE TBRI CAREGIVER PACKAGE IS ALSO OFFERED TO CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE CASA PROGRAM.
GENERAL SUPPORT OF CASA OF LARIMER COUNTY
FAMILY CONNECTIONS AT HARMONY HOUSE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED VISITATION AND CUSTODY EXCHANGE SERVICES. DOCUMENTATION FROM THESE SERVICES HELPS THE COURT DETERMINE WHETHER IT'S SAFE FOR A CHILD TO BEGIN UNSUPERVISED VISITATION, OR RETURN TO THE CUSTODY OF THEIR PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S). FAMILIES RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED AS COACHES IN TRUST BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION (TBRI). TBRI IS INTEGRATED INTO SERVICES FOR PARENTS. THE TBRI CAREGIVER PACKAGE IS ALSO OFFERED OUTSIDE OF SERVICES TO CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM. TAKING A HOLISTIC, FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH, THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS AND PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY LONG AFTER SERVICES AT CLC END. COMBINING THESE SERVICES MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON THE RATES OF RECURRENCE OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2023, 223 CHILDREN (560 TOTAL CLIENTS) BENEFITED FROM 1,708 SAFE VISITS AND EXCHANGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jen Ryan Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $109,220 |
Wendy Banks President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pat Barlow Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Wilmsen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kayleen Fraley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allan Ewert Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $161,343 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $871,804 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $812,841 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,183 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,845,988 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $50,922 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$743 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,899 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,865,268 |
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. | $109,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,383 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $857,984 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $69,129 |
Payroll taxes | $83,259 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,736 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,657 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,704 |
Office expenses | $27,801 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,260 |
Travel | $8,334 |
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 | $9,297 |
Insurance | $12,900 |
All other expenses | $2,460 |
Total functional expenses | $1,344,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,964 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,820,205 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $294,696 |
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 | $6,716 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $196,564 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $84,806 |
Total assets | $2,586,951 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,788 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,625 |
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 | $66,176 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $188,589 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,911,362 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $487,000 |
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 | $2,586,951 |