Nonprofit · EIN 35-1766564
COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,112,806 | $1,333,025 | -$220,219 | $1,385,563 | $123,577 | $1,261,986 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,059,320 | $1,073,464 | $985,856 | $1,527,282 | $48,970 | $1,478,312 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $999,045
- of which government grants
- $679,158
- Program service revenue
- $1,600
- Investment income
- $44,846
- Net income from fundraising events
- $67,315
- Other revenue
- $67,315
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $869,953
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,073,640
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,161
- Accounting fees
- $14,173
- Travel
- $41,264
- Depreciation
- $6,476
- Program services (functional)
- $1,050,038
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,559
- Fundraising (functional)
- $193,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,527,282
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,385,563
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $123,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,261,986
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,218
- Publicly traded securities
- $364,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $479,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $782,723
- Gross receipts
- $1,145,894
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 41
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANNA CARMON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELISE YODER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CRUZ BAISA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANG SPEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA HAPPEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE CARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISHA ECKROTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HODSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY HOOD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR NANCY HOOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLIE PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MARY ANN SYNDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS CALAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANNA CARMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELISE YODER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW DIEBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRUZ BAISA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE GASPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM CHILMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANG SPEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA HAPPEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE CARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISHA ECKROTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRY HANCE-BRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HODSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY HOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR NANCY HOOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLIE PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MARY ANN SYNDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2107, COLUMBUS, IN 47202-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THERESE E MILLER, PO BOX 2107, COLUMBUS, IN 47202
- Signed the 990
- THERESE E MILLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (812) 372-2808
- Website
- WWW.APOWERFULVOICE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AGRESTA STORMS & O'LEARY PC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (CASAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OR STAFF GALS (GUARDIANS AD LITEM), WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE COURTS MAY ALSO APPOINT CASA/GAL ADVOCATES TO REPRESENT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CUSTODY/ GUARDIANSHIP/ PATERNITY/ OTHER CASES OR IN STATUS OFFENSE/ JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, SCREENS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES THE CASA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF GALS WHO PROVIDE THESE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO BARTHOLOMEW, DECATUR, AND JENNINGS COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (CASAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OR STAFF GALS (GUARDIANS AD LITEM), WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE COURTS MAY ALSO APPOINT CASA/GAL ADVOCATES TO REPRESENT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CUSTODY/ GUARDIANSHIP/ PATERNITY/ OTHER CASES OR IN STATUS OFFENSE/ JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, SCREENS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES THE CASA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF GALS WHO PROVIDE THESE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO BARTHOLOMEW, DECATUR, AND JENNINGS COUNTIES.Expenses $1,050,038 · revenue $1,600
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1766564
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,385,563
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,145,894
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,112,806 | $1,333,025 | $1,385,563 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,059,320 | $1,073,464 | $1,527,282 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,089,835 | $1,120,342 | $559,009 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1766564).
Questions about COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC is 35-1766564.
- Is COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THERESE E MILLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,112,806, expenses of $1,333,025 and total assets of $1,385,563 at year end.
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