Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Change a Child's Story
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
EIN: 84-3648148
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
The Washington CASA Association supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. We envision a world where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. We are a network of eight local programs in Washington state serving nine counties. Through our valued membership with National CASA/GAL, we belong to a network of 950 community-based programs nationwide, that recruit, screen, train, and support court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers. Those advocates are volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help children experiencing abuse and neglect.
Ruling year
2020
Principal Officer
Cheryl White
Main address
PO Box 66014
Vancouver, WA 98666 USA
EIN
84-3648148
Leadership development
Foster care
Youth services
Population served
Children and youth
Families
Victims of crime and abuse
NTEE code
Children's and Youth Services (P30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Washington CASA Association
The Washington CASA Association raises awareness of the CASA/GAL movement in Washington, and supports local CASA/GAL programs in the state as they recruit, screen, train and support volunteers. Each volunteer is trained and supported by highly effective staff members from local programs who, in turn, are supported by National CASA/GAL for Children. Washington CASA Association is a proud membership organization of National CASA/GAL and over the next few years, we will be building towards becoming a highly effective association.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
National CASA Association 2020
External reviews
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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 inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, 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, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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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 find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
4.40
Months of cash in 2021 info
7.4
Fringe rate in 2021 info
14%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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.
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $9,198 | $148,149 |
| As % of expenses | 6.2% | 57.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $9,198 | $148,149 |
| As % of expenses | 6.2% | 57.2% |
| Revenue composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $157,280 | $407,122 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 158.9% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 98.3% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $148,082 | $258,973 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 74.9% |
| Personnel | 64.2% | 42.1% |
| Professional fees | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 28.7% | 51.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $148,082 | $258,973 |
| One month of savings | $12,340 | $21,581 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $160,422 | $280,554 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.9 | 7.4 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.9 | 7.4 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.7 | 7.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $23,307 | $160,170 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $86,070 | $33,600 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 91.6% | 18.8% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $9,198 | $157,347 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Cheryl White
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Washington Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Board of directorsas of 07/14/2023
Board of directors data
Ryan Zilker
Mary Wilber
Joanna Chan
Amy Russell
Diana Shaw
Nathan Terrill
Alistair Blake
Sandra Suarez
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 ? Not applicable -
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? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
No data
Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- 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.
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