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www.casaforkidsofeasttexas.org
3616 WESTWAY ST
Tyler TX 75703-6462
Tyler TX | IRS ruling year: 1990 | EIN: 75-2319553
THE MISSION OF CASA FOR KIDS OF EAST TEXAS IS TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN SMITH, VAN ZANDT AND WOOD COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COURT APPOINTED TRAINED COM ... (More)
THE MISSION OF CASA FOR KIDS OF EAST TEXAS IS TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN SMITH, VAN ZANDT AND WOOD COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COURT APPOINTED TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR LOVING, SAFE AND PERMANENT OUTCOMES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 15/15 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 15/15 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 4.33% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 4.33% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 82.06% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 82.06% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Legal aid to indigents (BMF activity code: 462)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc.) or EIN (752319553) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Revenue
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Annual in-person fundraiser was converted to virtual. A new planned in person fundraiser was cancelled. Organization is still financially stable.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Had to convert strategies of volunteer recruitment and child advocacy. Utilized phone calls, facetime, Skype, Zoom for child visits and court testimonies. Utilized social media posts and Zoom for volunteer recruiting.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We transitioned quickly and successfully using alternative strategies.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Use of social media and hybrid volunteer training.
Not Currently Scored
Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
CASA FOR KIDS OF EAST TEXAS, INC. PROVIDES TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN INVOLVED IN JUVENILE OR FAMILY COURTS. IN 2019, 644 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED SERVICES.
Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve abused and neglected children. We partner with CPS, attorneys, judges, etc. to accomplish this. We survey our partners annually.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Case management notes
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board, Other means
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
More open to input and receptive to feedback and ideas for improvement.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Other means
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Feedback from volunteers on continuing education topics needed to provide enhanced advocacy. Incorporated into training.
Equity Practices - No Data Available - UnscoredEquity Practices - No Data Available - Unscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Casa for Kids of East Texas Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
THE MISSION OF CASA FOR KIDS OF EAST TEXAS IS TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN SMITH, VAN ZANDT AND WOOD COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COURT APPOINTED TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR LOVING, SAFE AND PERMANENT OUTCOMES.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
To assign an advocate for every child that needs one in our service area and support the child until safe permanency is achieved.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Serve as Guardian Ad Litem for all children requested by the Family Courts.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Goal Two: Proactively participate in Community Based Care rollout, collaborating with other organizations and demonstrating continuity, consistency, and necessity.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Partner with 5 diverse agencies/groups/institutions for year-round, intensive partnerships to advance advocacy, volunteer recruitment and financial stability.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Required annual continuing education for all staff and volunteers. 1 staff member participating in intensive 6 month local leadership program. Development of Inclusiveness Committee with community leaders and 5 staff participants. Executive Director serves on state-level board and multiple committees. Program Director serves on local board.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
In addition to all areas checked, regularly participate in community events, speak at fairs, to groups, with school districts, etc. Participation in local United Way. Leading a campaign for a community-wide non-profit exhibition day to connect with citizens for opportunities to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards, find internships and job shadowing for students, and to train donors on assessing nonprofits for financial support. Additionally, partnering with multiple agencies for a community wide book fair for children. Collaborated with numerous agencies on community-wide forums on local challenges such as limited foster families, foster children without places to stay.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Our primary work is to develop a relationship with foster children, visit them at their temporary placements, observe them with parents/siblings, etc. With COVID, we transitioned to utlizing Skpe, Zoom, Facetime, social distancing observations and kept right on going. Court testimonials were done via Zoom. Recruiting was done via social media, with training also via Zoom. We didn't stop and in fact, excelled in recruiting and training volunteers.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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