National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, also known as the National CASA/GAL Association for Children, is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington, with an office in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, and provides training, technical assistance, quality standards, public-awareness support, and pass-through grants to member CASA/GAL programs.
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association at a glance
In short: National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association gave $348K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $347,534
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,860
- -66.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,151
- Total assets
- $6,877,727
- -22.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 W Harrison St North Tower 140, Seattle, WA 98119-4123
Phone: (206) 270-0072
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Who National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA of Orange County ($23K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
578 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 485 grants of 578 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association describes its network as spanning 49 states. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares by recipient state were California (12%), Tennessee (9%), Missouri (9%), Colorado (8%), and Georgia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $348K (2024) to $6.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of Orange County Orange, CA | Pass-Through | $23,277 |
| Brightside Child & Family Advocacy Savannah, GA | Pass Through | $20,661 |
| CASA Corridor of East Tennessee Athens, TN | Pass Through | $20,131 |
| Child Advocates of San Bernardino County Colton, CA | Pass Through | $18,588 |
| CASA of Southwest Missouri Springfield, MO | Pass Through | $17,256 |
| Alabama CASA Network Opelika, AL | Pass Through | $14,116 |
| Colorado CASA Denver, CO | Pass Through | $13,477 |
| Heart of Missouri CASA Columbia, MO | Pass Through | $12,941 |
| Montana Casagal Association Missoula, MT | Pass Through | $12,847 |
| CASA of Travis County Austin, TX | Pass Through | $12,522 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals shown are the sum of grants reported for each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,877,727 | $5,365,528 | $5,715,942 | $347,534 | 32 | $113,809 |
| 2023 | $8,876,066 | $8,959,492 | $9,760,354 | $2,434,861 | 76 | $22,526 |
| 2022 | $8,959,398 | $16,787,382 | $16,593,196 | $3,759,618 | 137 | $32,048 |
| 2021 | $7,164,922 | $17,009,664 | $16,409,635 | $6,325,717 | 162 | $17,355 |
| 2020 | $5,995,607 | $13,068,688 | $12,971,408 | $5,030,961 | 171 | $48,496 |
| 2019 | $4,915,570 | $13,503,431 | $13,001,957 | $3,677,069 | 100 | $23,880 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s mission, stated in its filing, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.
Its work includes developing training and curriculum, supporting program quality and volunteer recruitment, and providing pass-through funding for program development and expansion. The association says grant funding comes primarily from the Department of Justice, as well as private corporations and foundations. Its filing describes flow-through grants as supporting CASA program development and expansion and says an average of one new CASA program is started each month.
The association’s 2024 grantees include local and state organizations. For example, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County describes its mission as providing a powerful voice and meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Colorado CASA says it works to strengthen local CASA organizations and advocate for children in the child welfare system. The Montana CASA/GAL Association says it supports and promotes local programs in providing court-appointed volunteer advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the association reported 32 grants totaling $347,534. Grant amounts ranged from $5,235 to $23,277, with a median of $10,150. The filing lists the grants as pass-through funding.
The largest reported grants included $23,277 to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County in California, $20,661 to Brightside Child and Family Advocacy in Georgia, $20,131 to CASA Corridor of East Tennessee, and $18,588 to Child Advocates of San Bernardino County in California. Other recipients included Court Appointed Special Advocates in Springfield, Missouri, which received $17,256, and Alabama Judicial Advocacy, which received $14,116.
The association also lists the Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship, funded by Akerman LLP, for young adults who have spent time in foster care and are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution. The listed award is up to $2,500 per year for up to four years. This is a scholarship for individual recipients, not a grant program for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Rishwain as Chair, Danielle Maurer as Vice Chair, Joseph Bankoff as Immediate Past Chair, Mark Walker as Treasurer, and Ben Garren as Secretary. It also lists Ashley Grace, Bill Collins, Britt Banks, Charles Brumback, and Daniel Schwartz as individual trustees.
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is led by Tara Perry, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 5 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tara Perry
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$437K (2019) → $306K (2024)
James Rishwain
Chair
Individual Trustee → Chair - Elect, 2022
Chair - Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britt Banks
Individual Trustee
Secretary → Individual Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brumback
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa G Stuart
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Lucido
Individual Trustee
Individual Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Individual Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Tom
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Corley
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Grace
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Schwartz
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Ludbrook
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Collins
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Chad Prashad
Individual Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Erny
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$199K (2019) → $241K (2024)
Catherine Hope Kennedy
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024)
Jandi Kim
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Thomas J Hoover
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Danielle Maurer
Vice Chair
Individual Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bankoff
Immediate Past Chair
Board Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Walker
Treasurer
Individual Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Garren
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Ella Hairstone (2019–2023) — Chief Compliance & Quality
- Former: Kathleen Ruth (2021–2023) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Kjersti Olson (2022–2023) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Ravin Chad Prashad (2022–2023) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Diana Westrop (2023) — Controller
- Former: Sarah Mackey (2023) — Chief Network Development Officer
- Former: Brad Ray (2019–2022) — Deputy Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: David Todd (2019–2022) — Individual Trustee
- Former: William Collins (2019–2022) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Brian Meister (2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Charles Benjamin (2022) — Individual Trustee
- Former: David P. Katz (2022) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Kristina Foley (2022) — Chief Communications Officer
- Former: Matt Isenhower (2019–2021) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Rita Soronen (2019–2021) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Dan Michael (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio Trustee
- Former: Russ Jacobs (2020–2021) — Chief Legal Affairs Officer
- Former: Jim Rishwain (2021) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Joe Bankoff (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Kristin Mitra (2021) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Lou Lucido (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Adam Liff (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Paige Beard (2019–2020) — Senior State Development Officer
- Former: Sylvia Delley (2019–2020) — Individual Trustee
- Former: William Bell (2019–2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Charlie McNamara (2020) — Interim Chief Financail Officer
- Former: Necole Merritt (2019) — Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
- Former: Patricia Bresee (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Romona Gonzalez (2019) — Individual Trustee
- Former: Tom Mitchell (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
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 $306K, to Tara Perry (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
How much does National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association give each year?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association gave $348K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 76 grants.
What is National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's typical grant size?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's median grant in 2024 was $10,151, and its average grant was $10,860, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association that year got $12K on average.
Where does National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association give grants?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's top state is California, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (9%) and Missouri (9%).
Does National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-Through" (31 grants).
Who are National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's largest grantees?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's largest 2024 grantees include CASA of Orange County ($23,277), Brightside Child & Family Advocacy ($20,661) and CASA Corridor of East Tennessee ($20,131), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What does National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association fund?
The association’s mission, stated in its filing, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's EIN?
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1255818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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