National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA/GAL Association for Children) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1984, the organization supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect. The organization operates with a staff of 42 employees and works to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
-22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
-85.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
-57.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-66.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The organization's mission is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, with the goal that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Training and support of local CASA programs nationwide
- Development and expansion of CASA programs through flow-through grants
- Court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children
- Protection against, prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation (NTEE code I70)
Grantmaking
The National CASA/GAL Association makes grants to support the development and expansion of local CASA programs. An average of one new CASA program is started each month through grant support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds CASA programs nationwide. Recent grant activity indicates funding in states including Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee, with specific programs supported in Orange County, Alamosa County (Colorado), and other regions across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,877,727
- Total Revenues: $5,365,528
- Total Expenses: $5,715,942
- Total Giving: $666,613
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $8,880,000
- Total Revenues: $8,960,000
- Total Expenses: $9,760,000
- Total Liabilities: $4,400,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,877,727 | $8,876,066 | $9,232,803 |
| Revenue | $5,365,528 | $8,959,492 | $16,994,872 |
| Expenses | $5,715,942 | $9,760,354 | $16,389,351 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,809 | $22,526 | $32,048 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tara Lisa Perry – Chief Executive Officer
The organization recently elected five new members to its board of trustees representing a cross-section of industries and varied perspectives. The organization also established the inaugural Joseph R. Bankoff Young Adult Trustee board seat, with Tawanna Brown elected as the first holder of this position.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Garren | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Danielle Maurer | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| James Rishwain | Chair | 4 | — |
| Joseph Bankoff | Immediate Past Chair | 4 | — |
| Mark Walker | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Ashley Grace | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bill Collins | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Britt Banks | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Charles Brumback | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniel Schwartz | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Emma Ludbrook | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eric Tom | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kimberly Corley | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Lisa G Stuart | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Louis Lucido | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Richard Chad Prashad | Individual Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tara Perry | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $305,593 |
| Catherine Hope Kennedy | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $166,233 |
| Jandi Kim | Controller | 40 | $104,294 |
| Sarah Erny | Deputy Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $240,690 |
| Thomas J Hoover | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $110,533 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The National CASA/GAL Association maintains a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator as of December 2023, designating it as an official "Give with Confidence" charity. This rating reflects the organization's ongoing accountability, transparency, and operational excellence based on Charity Navigator's evaluation criteria including Accountability & Finance, Impact & Measurement, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability.
National CASA/GAL Grant Awarded to Support CASA del Valle Program in Alamosa\Recent grant announcements indicate the organization continues to support local CASA programs across the country, including programs in Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, and Minnesota, with grants supporting enhanced services for children impacted by the child welfare system.
National CASA/GAL Grant Awarded to Support CASA del Valle Program in Alamosa\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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