Maryland Casa Association Inc.
Maryland Casa Association Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
MARYLAND CASA ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF ALL VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN MARYLAND TO SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES. THIS MISSION IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) PROGRAMS THAT RECRUIT, (SEE SCHEDULE O)
About
MARYLAND CASA CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ITS CORE SERVICES TO THE FIFTEEN LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. MARYLAND CASA DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN DURING FY2018 THAT INCLUDED OUTREACH TO THE MEDIA, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND RESULTED IN THE NUMEROUS STORIES IN PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA. MARYLAND CASA PARTICIPATED FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS A CHARITY TEAM IN THE BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2018 WITH CLOSE TO 195 RUNNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE VARIOUS RACES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT MARYLAND CASAS EFFORTS TO RECRUIT ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN. THESE ACTIVITIES GENERATED SIGNIFICANT MEDIA INTEREST AND RESULTED IN INCREASED INQUIRIES FROM INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH CASA. MARYLAND CASA HELD ITS 12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ANNAPOLIS, MD IN APRIL 2019. NEARLY 200 CASA VOLUNTEERS, STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, AS WELL AS (CONTINUED SCHEDULE O) SIXTEEN WORKSHOPS WERE HELD ON ADVOCATING FOR YOUTH WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AND SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC. CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, ETC. MARYLAND CASA ALSO HOSTED A LARGE SYMPOSIUM ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN JANUARY 2018, BRINGING NATIONAL EXPERTS TOGETHER IN ANNAPOLIS TO SPEAK ON THE IMPACT OF PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE IN CHILDREN AND THE PREVALENCE OF FASD AMONG CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. MORE THAN 150 CASA VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED AND THE SYMPOSIUM EVALUATIONS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE EVENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Maryland casa association works to ensure the rights of all victims of child abuse and neglect in maryland to safe, permanent homes. this mission is carried out through the development and support of court appointed special advocates (casa) programs that recruit, (see schedule o)”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Maryland casa association works to ensure the rights of all victims of child abuse and neglect in maryland to safe, permanent homes. this mission is carried out through the development and support of court appointed special advocates (casa) programs that recruit, (see schedule o)”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MD.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 5 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $48,553.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $242,940 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,289 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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