Kentucky CASA Network Inc
Kentucky CASA Network Inc is a Louisville, Kentucky-based public charity that supports local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs across the state through funding, training, technical assistance, and other resources. Its website describes an association of 18 local programs; it reported those programs served 3,387 children in 2025.
Kentucky CASA Network Inc at a glance
In short: Kentucky CASA Network Inc gave $2.7M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $135K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,707,228
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $135,361
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $113,199
- Total assets
- $1,231,569
- +28.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kentucky CASA Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1640 Lyndon Farm Court Suite 108, Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: (502) 238-2154
Website: https://kentuckycasanetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kentucky CASA Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA of Lexington ($328K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 111 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky. The Network’s website says its local programs cover Kentucky counties and that it is working toward statewide county coverage.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kentucky CASA Network Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of Lexington Lexington, KY | Operating Assistance | $327,694 |
| CASA of the River Region Louisville, KY | Operating Assistance | $237,767 |
| CASA of the Heartland Inc Elizabethtown, KY | Operating Assistance | $217,482 |
| Misc Grants to Local Programs Various, KY | Operating Assistance | $204,828 |
| CASA of Madison Co KY Inc RIchmond, KY | Operating Assistance | $181,380 |
| CASA of South Central KY Bowling Green, KY | Operating Assistance | $170,365 |
| CASA Northern Bluegrass Crestview Hills, KY | Operating Assistance | $162,757 |
| Casa of West KY Paducah, KY | Operating Assistance | $133,290 |
| CASA of the Gateway Region Morehead, KY | — | $124,840 |
| CASA Appalcahian Mountanins Hazard, KY | Operating Assistance | $114,302 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,231,569 | $4,124,250 | $3,878,863 | $2,707,228 | 20 |
| 2024 | $956,810 | $3,153,819 | $3,182,063 | $2,099,843 | 22 |
| 2023 | $956,670 | $3,308,107 | $2,716,661 | $1,917,696 | 22 |
| 2022 | $362,267 | $1,656,582 | $1,644,480 | $1,025,733 | 24 |
| 2021 | $365,575 | $1,855,866 | $1,694,156 | $1,061,419 | 23 |
| 2020 | $194,617 | $1,698,983 | $1,741,093 | $1,087,907 | 23 |
| 2019 | $296,518 | $1,513,255 | $1,553,759 | $1,054,197 | 25 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Network’s stated mission is to strengthen and support local CASA programs in Kentucky that advocate for children in the court system because of abuse, neglect, or dependency. Its 2023 filing describes its program as providing monetary and educational support so local programs can provide trained, supervised volunteers.
Its 2025 grants went to Kentucky CASA programs, with listed purposes generally identified as operating assistance. The grantees’ own mission statements describe work such as providing trained, supervised volunteer advocates for children affected by abuse or neglect, supporting advocacy so children can reach safe, permanent homes, and representing children in court, schools, and the community. For example, CASA of Lexington says it provides a trained, supervised volunteer to advocate for a child’s best interest; CASA of Ohio Valley says it recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to represent children’s best interests.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Network reported 20 grants totaling $2,707,228. Grant amounts ranged from $18,220 to $327,694, with a median of $113,198. The largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Andrea Bruns, Executive Director; Bryan Bukley, Chairman; Suzanne Blazer, Vice President; Ruth Lynch, Secretary; and Cole Bruner, Treasurer. Other listed directors are Lucinda Masterton, Hilary Morgan, Robin Choate, Julie Paxton, and Jonathan Koonce.
Kentucky CASA Network Inc is led by Andrea Bruns, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Bruns
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $127K (2025)
Bryan Bukley
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Osbourne
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Choate
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Masterton
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Paxton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Foust
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Koonce
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicky Jeffries
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Blazer
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Lynch
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Bruner
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Hollie Spade (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Dana Hummel (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Laken Albrink (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Victoria Benge (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Schuler (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Yahr (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Floyd (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Wright (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Ordway (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melynda Jamison (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Caswell (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rosemary Conder (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $127K, to Andrea Bruns (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky CASA Network Inc
How much does Kentucky CASA Network Inc give each year?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc gave $2.7M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 22 grants.
What is Kentucky CASA Network Inc's typical grant size?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $113,199, and its average grant was $135,361, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kentucky CASA Network Inc give grants?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Kentucky CASA Network Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kentucky CASA Network Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Kentucky CASA Network Inc's largest grantees?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CASA of Lexington ($327,694), CASA of the River Region ($237,767) and CASA of the Heartland Inc ($217,482), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kentucky CASA Network Inc?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Kentucky CASA Network Inc fund?
The Network’s stated mission is to strengthen and support local CASA programs in Kentucky that advocate for children in the court system because of abuse, neglect, or dependency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kentucky CASA Network Inc?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kentuckycasanetwork.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kentucky CASA Network Inc's EIN?
Kentucky CASA Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2993676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
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