Casa Of Travis County
Casa Of Travis County
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About this organization
Mission
CASA of Travis County exists to promote and protect the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected, by training volunteers to advocate for them in courts, in schools and in our community to help them find safe, permanent and loving homes.
About
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County speaks up for children whove been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. When the state steps in to protect a childs safety, a judge appoints a trained CASA volunteer to make independent and informed recommendations in the childs best interest. In 2018, CASA served 1,811 children in the court system due to abuse or neglect in their homes. CASA trained 232 new volunteers and supported a total of 736 active volunteers who served children during the year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Promote and protect the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected by training volunteers to advocate for them in court, in schools, and in our community to help them find a safe, permanent, and loving home.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Recruitment, screening, training and supervision of community volunteers who serve as court-appointed advocates for the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is TX.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 7600 Chevy Chase Dr 200, Austin, TX, 78752.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 75 employees reported on their form.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$373,693.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,955,007 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $620,577 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- 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.