CASA of Effingham County
The trained volunteers of CASA of Effingham County work alongside legal and child welfare professionals, educators, and service providers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. These children are under the supervision of the Effingham County judicial system, and CASA volunteers strive to ensure that each child achieves a safe and permanent home.
CASA of Effingham County at a glance
In short: CASA of Effingham County gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,073
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,073
- Median grant
- $10,073
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who CASA of Effingham County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA of South Central Illinois ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of South Central Illinois Benton, IL | Assistance to CASA of South Central Illinois. | $10,073 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $239,317 | $278,190 | $10,073 | 1 |
| 2023 | $41,826 | $164,041 | $221,755 | — | — |
| 2022 | $99,099 | $235,373 | $223,444 | — | — |
| 2021 | $88,958 | $201,277 | $221,146 | — | — |
| 2020 | $108,431 | $182,421 | $194,560 | — | — |
| 2019 | $118,990 | $203,018 | $184,676 | — | — |
About CASA of Effingham County
Based on IRS filings
CASA of Effingham County is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Benton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CASA of Effingham County is led by Mariah Hayes, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mariah Hayes
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$9K (2024)
Diane Simpson
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Calceterra
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ely
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Prudent
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Braden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Oliver
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicci Miller
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Shannon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Anthony Hecht (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Hess (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jesse Patnaude (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Julie Buhnerkempe (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tracy Willenborg (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Stundon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Burtch (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin McDevitt (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maranda Martin (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Schmidt (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nichole Suckow (2023) — President
- Former: Aaron Stortzum (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jeff Deters (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicki Suckow (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Joe Knabe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Stacey Tebbe (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Zack Storm (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Mariah Hayes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about CASA of Effingham County
How much does CASA of Effingham County give each year?
CASA of Effingham County gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is CASA of Effingham County?
CASA of Effingham County is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Benton, IL.
Where does CASA of Effingham County operate?
CASA of Effingham County has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is CASA of Effingham County's EIN?
CASA of Effingham County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0211678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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