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Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

EIN 54-1710746 · Henrico, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1994,HENRICO CASA HAS PROVIDED TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED IN JUVENILLE COURT CASES DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT ALLEGATIONS. NOW IN ITS 30TH YEAR, HENRICO CASA REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN HENRICO COUNTY GROWS UP IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE HOME. OUR WORK IS GROUNDED IN GUIDING PRINCIPLES SUCH AS FAMILY PRESERVATION, GRATITUDE AND A STRONG COLLABORATION WITH THE CHILD WELFARE AND COURT SYSTEMS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$756,338
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
31.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 39%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$119,262, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $565,389 spent. Child Abuse and Neglect:Henrico CASA continues to serve as the County's sole source of court-appointed advocacy for children navigating cases of abuse or neglect, providing this vital service free of charge. CASA Advocates stay assigned to each child throughout the life of the case, with unwavering focus on safety, permanency, and preventing further harm. Key achievements include: 30 years of continous service to Henrico's children; 399 children were assigned an advocate in the fiscal year; 99.9% of children did not experience additional abuse once assigned an advocate; and a 100% service rate for more than 4500 child victims referred to CASA since 1994.
  2. Volunteer Advocates: CASA Advocates speak up for children from birth through eighteen years old, ensuring their voices are heard in critical decisions about their lives. Each Advocates complete 40 hours of classroom training and conducts independent in-depth assessments of safety, risk, and family dynamics. This past year: 101 active advocates served to cases; 2267 hours of contining education were completed; 10,265 volunteer hours weer logged, including 22,125 documentedcontacts with children, families and professionals; and these efforts collectively generated an estimated taxpayer savings of $342,646 in Henrico County.
  3. Reporting:Each Advocate submits a comprehensive report to the Henrico Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, outlining the child's circumstances, findings from their investigation, tailored recommendations that promote long=term safety and family stabilty. Report outcomes include: 124 advocates submitted 461 reports and attended 453 hearings; 98% of CASA recommendations were adopted and included into court orders; and 100% of closed cases resulted in children placed in safe, stable homes.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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