Nonprofit · EIN 76-0337759
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC
Also known as CASA OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Tax-exempt · BEAUMONT, TX 77702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $801,459 | $730,558 | $70,901 | $2,532,703 | $58,040 | $2,474,663 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $704,679 | $808,315 | -$103,636 | $2,364,110 | $69,112 | $2,294,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $727,013
- of which government grants
- $457,556
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $76,521
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,650
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,075
- Other revenue
- -$2,075
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,877
- Other salaries and wages
- $312,484
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $504,624
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,958
- Occupancy
- $35,634
- Travel
- $46,994
- Depreciation
- $16,767
- Program services (functional)
- $579,739
- Management and general (functional)
- $142,050
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,769
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,364,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,532,703
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,040
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,474,663
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $178,935
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,513,941
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,228,789
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $245,874
- Gross receipts
- $1,350,600
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Woods | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $48,321 | $7,024 |
| Shelby Strickland | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $41,557 | $0 |
| Alexis Patronis | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $1,944 | $0 |
| Gerald Landry | Director of Development Officer | 40 | $1,701 | $0 |
| Bobby Beaver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelby Kelly | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Dishman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melaney Whiting | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrian Graves | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Gregory | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Gummelt | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Miles Haynes | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesi Courville Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Miles | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Farren Morris | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Woods | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $77,130 | $11,237 |
| Bobby Beaver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelby Kelly | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Dishman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melaney Whiting | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tomeka Channel | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlee Garrett | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Gregory | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Gummelt | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesi Courville Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Miles | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcelo Molfino | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Farren Morris | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Norman | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Sachitano | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2449 CALDER ST, BEAUMONT, TX 77702-1919
- In care of
- % SUE SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alexis Patronis, 2449 Calder, Beaumont, TX 77702
- Signed the 990
- Shelby Strickland, President
- Phone
- (409) 832-2272
- Website
- casasetx.org
- Return prepared by
- Lauren G Brooks & Associates PC
Mission
CASA of Southeast Texas, Inc. is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises a diverse group of community volunteers, appointed by the courts to advocate for abused and neglected children in the pursuit of safe, permanent homes.
Program accomplishments
- Court Program: Provides trained community volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. In 2024, the program served 329 children.Expenses $575,573
- Family Finding Program: Perform exhaustive searches for the families of children in foster care who are awaiting termination of parental rights. In 2024, the program served 329 children.Expenses $4,166
- Child Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Program: Establish partnerships with schools and youth organizations in Jefferson County targeting at risk youth, educate youth at risk, and present at local community meetings.0
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
- 76-0337759
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,532,703
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,350,600
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $801,459 | $730,558 | $2,532,703 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $704,679 | $808,315 | $2,364,110 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $886,535 | $760,794 | $2,301,418 | 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 76-0337759).
Questions about COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC
- What is the EIN of COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC is 76-0337759.
- Is COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 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 SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 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 SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 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 SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Alexis Patronis.
- Who are the officers and directors of COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,321 (Elizabeth Woods, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $801,459, expenses of $730,558 and total assets of $2,532,703 at year end.
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