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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2025 Expires: November 2027

CASA of Jefferson County, Indiana

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

319 West Second Street
Madison, IN, 47250

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

CASA of Jefferson County, Indiana meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) mission is to provide trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, ensuring they are safe and have a permanent home.

Year, State Incorporated:
2021, IN

CASA volunteers are everyday people from all walks of life who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. They are not social workers or lawyers, but rather trained individuals who bring compassion, empathy, and a commitment to advocacy. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to serve as a voice for foster children, ensuring that their needs are met and their voices are heard throughout the entire judicial process.


For the year ended December 31, 2024, CASA of Jefferson County, Indiana's program expenses were:

Program services $328,806
Total Program Expenses $328,806

Chief Executive
Whitney Roberts, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Carol Ralston

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired social worker

Board Size
9

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, 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 Jefferson County, Indiana's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
VOCA program income $200,327
Government grants $74,209
Fundraising events, net $46,646
All other contributions, gifts, grants $33,808
Investment income $3,070
Total Income $358,060

Programs: 100% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%

Total Income $358,060
Total expenses: $328,806
  Program expenses $328,806
  Fundraising expenses $0
  Administrative expenses $0
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $29,254
Beginning Net Assets $146,240
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $175,494
Total Liabilities $-617
Total Assets $174,877

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