Nonprofit · EIN 22-2296489
CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14614
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $229,277 | $205,221 | $24,056 | $113,142 | $25,750 | $87,392 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $185,413 | $202,389 | -$16,976 | $81,444 | $15,301 | $66,143 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $230,125
- of which government grants
- $164,633
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$848
- Other revenue
- -$848
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,814
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,316
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $165,211
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $5,782
- Depreciation
- $262
- Program services (functional)
- $149,431
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,971
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $81,444
- Total assets, end of year
- $113,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,750
- Net assets, end of year
- $87,392
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $87,392
- Gross receipts
- $241,736
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Graham | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $40,847 | $5,484 |
| Roger Awe | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Escobar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Papietro | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryellen Dance | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennison Bielemeier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Scherer | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Simonetti | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica LeDonne | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikisha Ridgeway | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Caldwell | Executive Director (Thru 11/2023) Officer | 40 | $55,809 |
| Rebecca MacFarlane Interim | Executive Director (11/23 - 2/24) Officer | 40 | $8,900 |
| Maria Reed | Member (Thru 6/2023) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Escobar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| Heather Papietro | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shani Curry | Member (Thru 11/2023) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Courtney Kleinman | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shantelle Wright | Co-President (Thru 9/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| Maryellen Dance | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| Jennison Bielemeier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| Sharon Scherer | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Simonetti | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jessica LaDonne | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nikisha Ridgeway | Vice President (11/23-2/24) Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 99 EXCHANGE ST ROOM 272, ROCHESTER, NY 14614-2112
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Maryellen Dance, Hall of Justice Room 332, Rochester, NY 14614
- Signed the 990
- Maryellen Dance, President
- Phone
- (585) 371-3986
- Website
- www.casarochester.org
- Return prepared by
- Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC
Mission
To train and supervise a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These children are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes.
Program accomplishments
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Rochester/Monroe County is a private, non-profit organization that trains and supervises a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been neglected and abused. These children have been removed or are at risk of being removed from their homes. CASA's goal is that all children have a safe permanent home as soon as possible. Family Court judges assign a CASA volunteer to work on behalf of a child and family. Volunteers are trained to advocate for the best interests of the assigned children, and frequently facilitate access to additional services for them and their families. CASAs also report back to court information gathered on the children and their involved parents, identifying barriers and opportunities. (Continued on Schedule O)As advocates, CASAs strongly recommend the prioritization of resources for these vulnerable children and families to promote an equitable outcome.CASA is a single program and part of the National CASA model, meeting all standards. Our cases are assigned by the seven sitting Family Court Judges and in 2024 we engaged in significant marketing efforts to attract more CASA volunteers and visibility. We sought to rebuild the caseload we had experienced pre-pandemic. This past year we served 85 children in 33 families, half of the volume of 2 years prior. 80% of the children were served primarily by one of the 23 volunteer advocates. To grow the program, additional trained volunteers are needed with strong supervisory supports. These efforts to rebuild were confounded by the retirement of a long-term Executive Director in November of 2023, with a new ED who resigned in February 2024 and another new ED was brought on in April 2024 and has left one year later. The dedicated advocates and staff have continued to passionately pursue our mission serving the children. The advocacy work we do while the case is open has a substantial impact on the children and their families. About 69% of the families served by CASA of Rochester/Monroe County are ultimately reunified. In addition, 11% of the cases closed with a custody order to a relative or fictive kin. Remarkably, less than 1% of closed cases need to be reopened within two years. Accomplishments for the program include:- Increase in revenue through increased CASANYS Contract, Legislative member item grants focused on capacity and growth, a 3-year United Way Impact grant, and events.- An increase in visibility and active, targeted recruitment of a diverse group of advocates is critical to increased capacity. A Special Projects grant through CASANYS focused on recruitment and marketing including billboards, RTS bus-stop posters and related materials. We have seen an increase (50%) in the volunteer inquiries in the quarter following these efforts.- The Advocate Coordinator position has been vacant for the past year while leadership has been in transition. The program is actively recruiting for the position. Increased presence on social media and community-based events has boosted the interest in our volunteer opportunity. To grow the program, we must recruit, train and assign more advocates.- Additionally, there are non-advocate volunteers contributing their time and talents serving on our Board, committees, and at events.- The new National CASA Standards have resulted in updated policies and procedures. We also refreshed our training curriculum in addition to the three Flex Pre-Service training series each year as part of our retention plan and to meet standards.Some key NYS CASA Outcomes, which encompass those of Monroe County, include:- 95% of children received one or more services advocated for by CASA- 97% had their medical needs met, including 93% for mental health services- 92% of children who were in need of an IEP or 504 plan received the necessary services or parties were notified- 94% attended school at least 90% of the time or obstacles were identified/parties notifiedThis program is supported by grants and contributions.Expenses $149,431
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2296489
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $113,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $241,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $229,277 | $205,221 | $113,142 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $185,413 | $202,389 | $81,444 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $138,011 | $177,422 | $98,390 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2296489).
Questions about CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC is 22-2296489.
- Is CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Maryellen Dance.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,847 (Lara Graham, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CASA OF ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $229,277, expenses of $205,221 and total assets of $113,142 at year end.
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