Amarillo Area CASA, Inc.
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
Amarillo Area CASA, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Amarillo Area CASA advocates for children of abuse and neglect through
the efforts of trained volunteers, appointed by the court to ensure them a
safe, nurturing and permanent environment. CASA believes that every child who
has been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up
for their best interest in court, at school and in our community. As the state
steps in to protect the welfare of the child, the judge appoints a CASA
volunteer to make independent, unbiased, and informed recommendations to help
the judge decide the best interest of the child.
Year, State Incorporated:
1994, TX
Amarillo Area CASA (Court.Appointed.Special.Advocates.) is a non-profit organization whose main function is to advocate for abuse and neglected children in foster care by utilizing volunteer advocates who gather information, get to know the child and advocate for best in as well at to be their voice in court.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Amarillo Area CASA, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $549,811 |
| Total Program Expenses | $549,811 |
Chief Executive
Jarah Mendoza, Executive Director
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
17
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet
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 Amarillo Area CASA, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contracts and Grants | $485,897 |
| Contributions | $262,534 |
| Special Events | $26,794 |
| In-Kind Donations | $23,050 |
| United Way Funding | $5,545 |
| Other Income | $1,043 |
| Investment Loss | $-128,123 |
| Total Income | $676,740 |
Programs: 71% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $676,740 |
| Total expenses: | $771,835 |
| Program expenses | $549,811 |
| Fundraising expenses | $102,175 |
| Administrative expenses | $119,849 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-95,095 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,644,625 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,549,530 |
| Total Liabilities | $63,734 |
| Total Assets | $1,613,264 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Amarillo