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East Texas Child Advocates Inc

EIN 75-2417151 · Longview, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EAST TEXAS CASA WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN AND COACH VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILIES DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN GREGG, RUSK, AND UPSHUR COUNTIES.

Income
$792,601
Spending
$849,513
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
17
Volunteers
67
Highest pay
$84,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $680,896 spent. EAST TEXAS CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, & SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN GREGG, RUSK, & UPSHUR COUNTIES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES & PLACED INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. OUR VOLUNTEERS AMPLIFY THE VOICES IN THE COURT SYSTEM FOR THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE & ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, & SOCIAL NEEDS ARE BEING MET DURING THEIR TIME IN FOSTER CARE. EAST TEXAS CASA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ADVOCATE FOR EVERY CHILD REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME & PLACED INTO CARE. AS WE STRIVE TO ATTAIN THIS OUTCOME, WE ARE ALSO FOCUSING ON THE NEED FOR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY BY EMPOWERING OUR VOLUNTEERS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION RESOURCES, SPEAKERS, & TRAINING PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY ARE EQUIPPED EVERY TIME THEY WALK INTO A COURTROOM OR INTO A CHILD'S PLACEMENT. CASA IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT COLLABORATIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN OUR AREA THAT PUTS A ROUND TABLE APPROACH TO FAMILY SESSIONS AND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR PLACEMENT OPTIONS & TO REACH A CHILD'S PERMANENCY. EAST TEXAS CASA SERVED 337 CHILDREN IN FY25. EAST TEXAS CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, & SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN GREGG, RUSK, & UPSHUR COUNTIES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES & PLACED INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. OUR VOLUNTEERS AMPLIFY THE VOICES IN THE COURT SYSTEM FOR THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE & ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, & SOCIAL NEEDS ARE BEING MET DURING THEIR TIME IN FOSTER CARE. EAST TEXAS CASA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ADVOCATE FOR EVERY CHILD REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME & PLACED INTO CARE. AS WE STRIVE TO ATTAIN THIS OUTCOME, WE ARE ALSO FOCUSING ON THE NEED FOR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY BY EMPOWERING OUR VOLUNTEERS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION RESOURCES, SPEAKERS, & TRAINING PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY ARE EQUIPPED EVERY TIME THEY WALK INTO A COURTROOM OR INTO A CHILD'S PLACEMENT. CASA IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT COLLABORATIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN OUR AREA THAT PUTS A ROUND TABLE APPROACH TO FAMILY SESSIONS AND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR PLACEMENT OPTIONS & TO REACH A CHILD'S PERMANENCY. EAST TEXAS CASA SERVED 337 CHILDREN IN FY25.
  2. $15,227 spent. GETTING TOGETHER SAFELY ("GTS") PROVIDES A SAFE, NEUTRAL, AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES INTERACTION BETWEEN NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS A PARENT THE ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN WHEN THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ALLOWED TO AS DIRECTED BY COURT ORDERED RESTRICTIONS. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO OBSERVE THE VISITS & RECORD THE INTERACTIONS OF THE PARENTS & CHILD/CHILDREN FOR COURT RECORDS IF NEEDED AT LATER HEARINGS. GTS FOSTERS THOSE VITAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE HOPE THAT THE PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO MANAGE THESE VISITS ON THEIR OWN AT SOME POINT. WE PROVIDE A SAFETY NET AT AN INSECURE TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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