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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2020 Expires: September 2022

Texas CASA, Inc

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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1501 W Anderson Ln ste B-2
Austin, TX, 78757-1452

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

Texas CASA, Inc meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

The stated vision of Texas CASA is "a safe and positive future for all Texas children."

The stated mission of Texas CASA is "to support local CASA volunteer advocacy programs and to advocate for effective public policy for children in the child protection system."

Year, State Incorporated:
1989, TX

Also Known As:
Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

Texas CASA is the statewide association of 72 local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) that recruit and train volunteers to advocate for children in the state's child protection system. At the statewide level, Texas CASA provides legislative, financial and operational services to the local CASA programs including coaching for executive directors, board members and volunteer recruiters. At the local level, CASA programs provide training and support to volunteer advocates speaking up for children in care. 

To learn more about this organizations programs, please visit: texascasa.org

For the year ended August 31, 2019, Texas CASA, Inc's program expenses were:

Program services $33,875,474
Total Program Expenses $33,875,474

Chair of the Board
Mr. John Knight

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
22

Paid Staff Size
41

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.85%

Tax status information not available.

The following information is based on Texas CASA, Inc's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2019.

Source of Funds
Government grants $32,557,603
Contributions $1,738,663
Foundation awards $204,650
Conference $186,560
Investment income, net $163,743
Corporate contributions $132,145
Dues and workshops $101,497
Total Income $35,084,861

Programs: 96% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $35,084,861
Total expenses: $35,428,254
  Program expenses $33,875,474
  Fundraising expenses $289,917
  Administrative expenses $1,262,863
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-343,393
Beginning Net Assets $9,123,861
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $8,780,468
Total Liabilities $6,030,946
Total Assets $14,811,414

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