EAST TEXAS CHILD ADVOCATES INC

EIN: 752417151 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

LONGVIEW, TX

Total Revenue
$786,428
Total Expenses
$703,104
Total Assets
$731,255
Net Assets
$676,263
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
SUE TODD
Phone
9037538093
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

EAST TEXAS CHILD ADVOCATES INC, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $786K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $703K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

EAST TEXAS CASA WILL RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILIES DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN GREGG, RUSK, AND UPSHUR COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $408,948

EAST TEXAS CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, & SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN GREGG, RUSK, & UPSHUR COUNTIES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES & PLACED INTO THE FOSTER...

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EAST TEXAS CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, & SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN GREGG, RUSK, & UPSHUR COUNTIES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES & PLACED INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. OUR VOLUNTEERS AMPLIFY THE VOICES IN THE COURT SYSTEM FOR THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE & ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, & SOCIAL NEEDS ARE BEING MET DURING THEIR TIME IN FOSTER CARE. EAST TEXAS CASA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ADVOCATE FOR EVERY CHILD REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME & PLACED INTO CARE. AS WE STRIVE TO ATTAIN THIS OUTCOME, WE ARE ALSO FOCUSING ON THE NEED FOR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY BY EMPOWERING OUR VOLUNTEERS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION RESOURCES, SPEAKERS, & TRAINING PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY ARE EQUIPPED EVERY TIME THEY WALK INTO A COURTROOM OR INTO A CHILD'S PLACEMENT. CASA IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT COLLABORATIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN OUR AREA THAT PUTS A ROUND TABLE APPROACH TO FAMILY SESSIONS AND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR PLACEMENT OPTIONS & TO REACH A CHILD'S PERMANENCY. EAST TEXAS CASA SERVED 315 CHILDREN IN FY24.

Program 2
Expenses: $27,246 Revenue: $13,841

GETTING TOGETHER SAFELY ("GTS") PROVIDES A SAFE, NEUTRAL, AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES INTERACTION BETWEEN NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS A PARENT THE...

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GETTING TOGETHER SAFELY ("GTS") PROVIDES A SAFE, NEUTRAL, AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES INTERACTION BETWEEN NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS A PARENT THE ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN WHEN THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ALLOWED TO AS DIRECTED BY COURT ORDERED RESTRICTIONS. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO OBSERVE THE VISITS & RECORD THE INTERACTIONS OF THE PARENTS & CHILD/CHILDREN FOR COURT RECORDS IF NEEDED AT LATER HEARINGS. GTS FOSTERS THOSE VITAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE HOPE THAT THE PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO MANAGE THESE VISITS ON THEIR OWN AT SOME POINT. WE PROVIDE A SAFETY NET AT AN INSECURE TIME.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $783,140
Program Service Revenue $13,841
Investment Income $19,908
Other Revenue $-30,461
TOTAL REVENUE $786,428

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $529,168
Fundraising Expenses $42,606
Program Expenses $436,194
Other Expenses $173,936
TOTAL EXPENSES $703,104

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $786,428 $745,121 +0.1%
Expenses $703,104 $735,599 0.0%
Net Income $83,324 $9,522 +7.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
24
Volunteers
73

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
6
$148,123
Total Directors
12
$148,123
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE COBERN FORMER EXEC 40.00
Officer Director
$87,450 $0 $87,450
SUE TODD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$60,673 $0 $60,673
APRIL BARNARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUFFY DYESS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISSA HURST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA MONTGOMERY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MINDY ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA SIMS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD STANLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY TALIAFERRO VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN VERDINE DIRECTOR 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $786,428 $703,104 $731,255 $83,324
2023 $745,121 $735,599 $680,764 $9,522
2022 $787,564 $720,235 $614,617 $67,329
2021 $815,933 $723,505 $559,203 $92,428
2020 $640,942 $643,318 $468,084 $-2,376
2019 $611,712 $557,878 $454,977 $53,834
2018 $568,902 $497,878 $393,078 $71,024
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