Program areas at CAASE
Legal Service CAASE engages in civil litigation against perpetrators and facilitators of sexual harm and advocates effective criminal prosecution of perpetrators. CAASE also advocates for public policies that increase the efficacy of criminal and civil laws pertaining to sexual violence and exploitation.
Community Engagement CAASE works to prevent sexual exploitation by increasing public understanding of the harms inherent in the sex trade. CAASEs approach to engagement includes research and the arts. Additionally, CAASE develops toolkits for non-profits, faith-based groups, schools, businesses, feminist groups and other communities and individuals who would like to take action against sexual harm.
Prevention CAASE creates and implements educational curricula that encourages high- school-age men and women to work against sexual exploitation.
Policy and Advocacy CAASE advocates for legislative and policy reforms that will increase legal and social accountability for perpetrators of harm, especially sex traffickers, pimps, people who buy sex, and those who commit sexual assault. CAASE also promotes support for services and resources for survivors. CAASE advises law enforcement, policy makers, and other stakeholders on best practices relating to sex trafficking, prostitution, and rape.
Who funds Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at CAASE
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kaethe Morris Hoffer | Executive Director | $118,450 | 2023-11-10 |
| Linda Friedman | Board Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Cynthia Cuyjet | Board Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kathryn Wilson | Board Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Holly Verdeyen | Board President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for CAASE
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,055,790 | $2,620,259 | -21.5% |
| Program services | $16,520 | $5,598 | 195.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $955 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $2,073,265 | $2,625,857 | -21% |
Organizations like CAASE
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Gender Justice | 501(c)(3) | St Paul, MN | $4,372,752 |
| Lavender Rights Project | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,101,511 |
| Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) | 501(c)(3) | Jacksonville, FL | $2,785,655 |
| CASA of Williamson County Texas | 501(c)(3) | Georgetown, TX | $1,338,092 |
| San Francisco Women Against Rape | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $1,413,372 |
| Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $899,631 |
| Sacramento LGBT Community Center | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $6,268,319 |
| Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $639,918 |
| Outfront Minnesota Community Services | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $1,217,982 |
| CASA of Allegheny County | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $961,001 |
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Eades Foundation August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsAbuse prevention
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 307 N Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60601
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- caase.org/Â
- Phone
- (773) 244-2230
- Facebook page
- thecaaseÂ
- Twitter profile
- @thecaaseÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-0220074
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2007
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R24: Womens Rights
- NAICS code, primary
- 813311: Human Rights Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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