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EIN 47-4607273

Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Abilene
State
Texas
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
Description
Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system through trained community volunteers. The organization recruits, trains, and supervises these volunteers, ensuring they provide an independent voice for children navigating the CPS system. It actively participates in a national movement to safeguard children's rights and expedite their placement into safe, permanent homes. Additionally, Big Country CASA increases public awareness by presenting to local civic groups.
Total revenues
$1,399,895
2023
Total expenses
$960,481
2023
Total assets
$2,205,758
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

Provided trained advocates for abused and neglected children. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer advocates to be an independent voice for children as they go through the court system, and increased public awareness by making presentations to local civic groups.

Who funds Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of AbileneProgram Support$67,296
The Robison Excelsior FoundationCharitable$25,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$24,437
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

NameTitleCompensation
Lee Ann MillenderExecutive Director
Megan EllingTreasurer$0
Jeannette McQueenBoard Member$0
Tiffany LambSecretary$0
Shanna KevilBoard Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$995,198
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$26,448
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$34,182
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$344,067
Total revenues$1,399,895

Form 990s for Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082023-11-25990View PDF
2022-082022-12-21990View PDF
2021-082021-12-16990View PDF
2020-082021-04-05990View PDF
2019-082020-06-30990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

Organizations like Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Casa of Oklahoma CountyOklahoma City, OK$1,451,436
Casa of Clackamas CountyOregon City, OR$716,776
CASA of Central VirginiaLynchburg, VA$600,500
Court Appointed Special Advocates C (CASA)Corpus Christi, TX$1,064,184
Casa of Forsyth CountyCumming, GA$598,973
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Del Norte CountyCrescent City, CA$449,269
Casa of Bell and Coryell CountiesBelton, TX$535,893
Fifth Judical District Casa ProgramTwin Falls, ID$481,570
Child AdvocatesHouston, TX$5,764,778
Child Advocacy Services SEGAStatesboro, GA$397,195
Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $67,296 from Community Foundation of Abilene
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Robison Excelsior Foundation
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsChildrenCrime and law
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Oak St Suite 217
Abilene, TX 79602
Metro area
Abilene, TX
County
Taylor County, TX
Website URL
bigcountrycasa.org/ 
Phone
(325) 677-6448
IRS details
EIN
47-4607273
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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