COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC

EIN: 351766564 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

COLUMBUS, IN

Total Revenue
$2,059,320
Total Expenses
$1,073,464
Total Assets
$1,527,282
Net Assets
$1,478,312
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
THERESE E MILLER
Phone
8123722808
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 89% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $986K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (CASAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OR STAFF GALS (GUARDIANS AD LITEM), WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE COURTS MAY ALSO APPOINT CASA/GAL ADVOCATES TO REPRESENT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CUSTODY/ GUARDIANSHIP/ PATERNITY/ OTHER CASES OR IN STATUS OFFENSE/ JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, SCREENS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES THE CASA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF GALS WHO PROVIDE THESE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO BARTHOLOMEW, DECATUR, AND JENNINGS COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $886,590

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (CASAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OR STAFF GALS (GUARDIANS AD LITEM), WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST OF...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (CASAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OR STAFF GALS (GUARDIANS AD LITEM), WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE COURTS MAY ALSO APPOINT CASA/GAL ADVOCATES TO REPRESENT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CUSTODY/ GUARDIANSHIP/ PATERNITY/ OTHER CASES OR IN STATUS OFFENSE/ JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, SCREENS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES THE CASA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF GALS WHO PROVIDE THESE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO BARTHOLOMEW, DECATUR, AND JENNINGS COUNTIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,009,039
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,816
Other Revenue $48,465
TOTAL REVENUE $2,059,320

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $902,700
Fundraising Expenses $116,861
Program Expenses $886,590
Other Expenses $170,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,073,464

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,059,320 $1,089,835 +0.9%
Expenses $1,073,464 $1,120,342 0.0%
Net Income $985,856 $-30,507 -33.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
17
Volunteers
51

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR ANNA CARMON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISE YODER VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW DIEBOLT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRUZ BAISA PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GASPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CHILMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANG SPEAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA HAPPEL TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE CARMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISHA ECKROTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER FIELDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY HANCE-BRIGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HODSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY HOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NANCY HOOVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLIE PAYTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY ANN SYNDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,059,320 $1,073,464 $1,527,282 $985,856
2022 $1,089,835 $1,120,342 $559,009 $-30,507
2021 $1,331,845 $1,122,199 $566,115 $209,646
2020 $1,100,322 $1,131,760 $524,719 $-31,438
2019 $1,145,615 $1,062,304 $370,550 $83,311
2018 $912,669 $884,624 $283,945 $28,045
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