CASA of the River Region
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
CASA of the River Region meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
CASA of the River Region supports and promotes volunteer advocacy for all abused and neglected children.
Year, State Incorporated:
1984, KY
Since 1984, CASA of the River Region has recruited, trained, and supported volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children involved in Family Court due to abuse or neglect. Volunteers are appointed by judges to help ensure children’s needs and best interests are represented throughout court proceedings. The organization serves Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties, where more than 2,000 children are involved in Family Court each year.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, CASA of the River Region's program expenses were:
| Program services | $993,707 |
| Total Program Expenses | $993,707 |
Chief Executive
Tara Brown, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Bryan Sisto
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Associate Attorney, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Board Size
14
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on CASA of the River Region's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions of cash and other financial assets | $1,057,747 |
| Investment income | $129,599 |
| Grants and contributions of nonfinancial assets | $94,887 |
| Special events, net | $55,202 |
| Other income | $4,671 |
| Total Income | $1,342,106 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $1,342,106 |
| Total expenses: | $1,141,792 |
| Program expenses | $993,707 |
| Fundraising expenses | $95,523 |
| Administrative expenses | $52,562 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $200,314 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,745,415 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,945,729 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,331 |
| Total Assets | $2,951,060 |
Total assets as reported above include $223,288 in property improvements and equipment, net.
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