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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1530736

CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES

Tax-exempt · GOLDEN, CO 80401

Financials

$1.5M$974K2023$905K$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$905,308$1,064,726-$159,418$1,444,476$107,526$1,336,950
June 30, 2024990$1,496,593$974,454$522,139$1,643,500$147,130$1,496,370
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$884,708
of which government grants
$157,826
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$44,613
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,703
Net income from fundraising events
-$26,292
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,279
Other revenue
-$24,013

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,833
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$163,440
Other salaries and wages
$650,301
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$919,991
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,781
Travel
$5,944
Depreciation
$4,114
Program services (functional)
$869,925
Management and general (functional)
$85,335
Fundraising (functional)
$109,466

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,643,500
Total assets, end of year
$1,444,476
Total liabilities, end of year
$107,526
Net assets, end of year
$1,336,950
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,218
Net assets without donor restrictions
$968,194
Net assets with donor restrictions
$368,756
Gross receipts
$962,732
Employees
18
Volunteers
177
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
CO

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEAH VARNELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$154,281$4,560
LAURIE BURKHARTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LADAWN SPERLINGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GREG DICKSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAN PODOLLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CINDY BAROWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNY NIKAIDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK DUFFYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS SUBIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DUNCAN GRIFFITHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARLI HUFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM ZIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MEGAN ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEAH VARNELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$140,500$4,560
MARK DUFFYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
GREG DICKSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LAURIE BURKHARTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JIM ZIMMERMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAN PODOLLPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CINDY BAROWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNY NIKAIDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOAN CHAVEZ-LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DUNCAN GRIFFITHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARLI HUFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM ZIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LADAWN SPERLINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY 2505, GOLDEN, CO 80401-6000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEAH VARNELL, 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY 2505, GOLDEN, CO 80401
Signed the 990
MELISSA HELLMUTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 271-6535
Return prepared by
WATSON COON RYAN LLC

Mission

CASA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE IN COURT FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND TRUANT CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) VOLUNTEER IS A TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER APPOINTED BY A JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE TO SPEAK IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND TRUANT CHILDREN. CASA VOLUNTEERS WORK TO ENSURE THE CHILD'S RIGHT TO A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME IS ADDRESSED QUICKLY AND WITH DUE CONSIDERATION.
    Expenses $754,303 · grants $7,308
  • CASA'S YOUTH ALLIANCE AT AVI AIMS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR YOUTH EMANCIPATING FROM FOSTER CARE TO HELP EASE THE TRANSITION TO A HEALTHY AND SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTHOOD.
    Expenses $115,622 · grants $5,525

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1530736
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,444,476
Income (IRS master file)
$962,732

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$905,308$1,064,726$1,444,476XML
990June 2024$1,496,593$974,454$1,643,500XML
990June 2023$956,685$1,001,888$1,022,768IRS
990June 2022$834,228$826,402$1,075,460IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 84-1530736).

Questions about CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES

What is the EIN of CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES is 84-1530736.
Is CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES 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 CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEAH VARNELL.
Who are the officers and directors of CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,281 (LEAH VARNELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CASA OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $905,308, expenses of $1,064,726 and total assets of $1,444,476 at year end.

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