FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
Giving Children a Voice in Court
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
EIN: 14-1840620
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Family Law CASA is vital for kids who “fall through the cracks” because there is an appalling gap in services. In Family Court, CASA’s are assigned to the most complex of cases where children who are the subjects in custody disputes, have no social worker or case manager, and the judge is concerned about multiple high-risk issues.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Giving lower income children a voice in King County's toughest contested custody cases when serious allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, untreated mental illness, abuse and neglect exist.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
In recent years, the complexity and litigious nature of cases has increased. As a result, Family Law CASA the process to reach closure prevents staff from accepting as many cases as in prior years.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Hours of volunteer service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
By connecting families with services and establishing clear schedules and structures, we hope to divert struggling families away from any progression toward state intervention. Ideally, services and structures recommended by volunteer advocates will help families heal in order to promote a safe, healthy and bright future for the child.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Volunteer CASAs help vulnerable children by working within a structured program that includes screening; intensive training; professional guidance; legal consultation and representation; technical report templates and forms; educational webinars and workshops; and community building events. Through this process, volunteer CASAs gather critical information about a child’s circumstances for the court so a judge or commissioner can order services, interventions and/or schedules tailored for the child’s safety and overall best interests.
With professional guidance and support, volunteer CASAs go to the children’s homes to learn about their needs and alleged risk factors. They interview family members, relatives and friends. They talk to teachers, counselors and other professionals that might have helpful information. They review mountains of records and documents. All of this information, along with the volunteer’s observations and recommendations for services and schedules is summarized in 1 or 2 comprehensive reports submitted to the court. A typical case requires 75-100 volunteer hours over 6-12 months. And all of this occurs as part of a litigated high-conflict custody case so the volunteer’s work must withstand legal scrutiny from multiple sources.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
9.48
Months of cash in 2022 info
4.8
Fringe rate in 2022 info
17%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$147,899 | -$197,166 | -$401,280 | $3,805 | $76,245 |
As % of expenses | -18.3% | -22.6% | -37.8% | 0.4% | 7.4% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$153,108 | -$199,689 | -$403,291 | -$1,260 | $63,430 |
As % of expenses | -18.8% | -22.8% | -37.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $831,616 | $632,591 | $658,058 | $877,248 | $1,415,337 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 22.0% | -23.9% | 4.0% | 33.3% | 61.3% |
Program services revenue | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 6.6% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.8% | 22.4% |
All other grants and contributions | 72.1% | 92.5% | 98.1% | 81.3% | 73.0% |
Other revenue | 20.9% | -1.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $810,249 | $873,906 | $1,061,352 | $1,029,826 | $1,029,791 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 6.5% | 7.9% | 21.4% | -3.0% | 0.0% |
Personnel | 72.2% | 74.4% | 65.6% | 75.2% | 74.9% |
Professional fees | 8.8% | 6.8% | 17.5% | 9.0% | 11.0% |
Occupancy | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 5.8% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 11.8% | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.1% | 8.3% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $815,458 | $876,429 | $1,063,363 | $1,034,891 | $1,042,606 |
One month of savings | $67,521 | $72,826 | $88,446 | $85,819 | $85,816 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $139,037 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,547 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $882,979 | $949,255 | $1,151,809 | $1,185,257 | $1,267,459 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Months of cash | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Months of cash and investments | 29.0 | 24.1 | 16.9 | 17.8 | 15.7 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 28.1 | 23.4 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 15.3 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Cash | $169,274 | $69,920 | $338,035 | $394,627 | $416,169 |
Investments | $1,786,514 | $1,683,769 | $1,156,883 | $1,132,279 | $933,654 |
Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,746 | $260,488 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $20,536 | $20,536 | $20,536 | $78,274 | $78,274 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 70.0% | 82.2% | 92.0% | 21.9% | 38.3% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 3.2% | 4.0% | 14.1% | 19.7% | 8.5% |
Unrestricted net assets | $1,904,412 | $1,704,723 | $1,301,432 | $1,300,172 | $1,363,602 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $11,319 | $651 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $11,319 | $651 | $15,445 | $2,105 | $169,643 |
Total net assets | $1,915,731 | $1,705,374 | $1,316,877 | $1,302,277 | $1,533,245 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Ms Deidre McCormack Martin
Deidre joined the Family Law CASA staff as Executive Director in January of 2020.
She joins the organization with 20+ years of non-profit experience with 15 in leadership roles advocating and providing services to youth. Previously Deidre was the Executive Director of Summer Search’s Seattle office, a national youth development organization, and was the Interim ED for the WA Association for Infant Mental Health. In 2013, she was named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40. Ms. McCormack Martin values and fights for social justice, educational equity and a vibrant community that cares for all of its members. She holds a BA in history from Santa Clara University and spends spare time with her three daughters and husband in their community in West Seattle or camping and hiking in the beautiful mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTY
Board of directorsas of 09/07/2023
Board of directors data
Lauren Aldinger
Kellie Power McKenna
Moss Adams CPA
Dr. Melanie English
Parenting Evaluator and Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Blake Hilty
Socius
Judge Helen Halpert, Ret.
Family Mediator
Gary Sampson
Community Volunteer
Lauren Aldinger
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Hillary Collyer
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry Ebberson
Megan Charles
PwC
Bryan Digel
Pathstone
Joel C Odimba Jr
Holt Woods & Scisciani, LLP
Rebecca Steele
Nordstrom
Lorna Tumwebaze
Gates Foundation
Verónica Quiñónez
Principal at Veronica Quinonez Law, PLLC
Sherri Anderson
Attorney, Law Offices of Sherri M. Anderson
Katherine De Bruyn
Brad Elias
Amazon
Jean Rietschel
Retired Judge
Mei Shih
DuBois Levias Law Group, PLLC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G