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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1380388

OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION

Also known as SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$1.4M$2.2M2022$3.3M$2.3M2023$1.5M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,450,182$2,075,096-$624,914$2,030,608$380,778$1,649,830
June 30, 2024990$3,270,508$2,305,883$964,625$2,393,329$163,241$2,230,088
June 30, 2023990$1,362,657$2,237,079-$874,422$1,424,350$203,744$1,220,606
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,372,195
of which government grants
$1,291,400
Membership dues
$14,225
Program service revenue
$68,709
Investment income
$9,278
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$119,921
Other salaries and wages
$406,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$593,161
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$47,578
Occupancy
$36,665
Travel
$56,865
Depreciation
$3,058
Program services (functional)
$1,646,040
Management and general (functional)
$399,953
Fundraising (functional)
$29,103

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,393,329
Total assets, end of year
$2,030,608
Total liabilities, end of year
$380,778
Net assets, end of year
$1,649,830
Land, buildings and equipment
$199
Publicly traded securities
$585,821
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,631,913
Net assets with donor restrictions
$17,917
Gross receipts
$1,450,182
Employees
7
Volunteers
2,117
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
OH

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DOUG STEPHENSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
45$119,921$8,040
JOSHUA ECKIMMED PAST P
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBBIE SUCKOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STEVE RIGDONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER PHILLIPSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TILLMAN BAUKNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TONYA BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEVIN GREENWOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SEN JAY HOTTINGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DULCE HURSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TINA HUSTEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIMBERLY JENNEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEATHER ULREYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CAROLYN RILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG STEPHENSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
45$112,425
JOSHUA ECKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEBBIE SUCKOWVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE RIGDONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRAD WALTERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DULCE HURSTIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TONYA BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEVIN GREENWOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TINA HUSTEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TARAH MONGOLDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TILLMAN BAUKNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SEN JAY HOTTINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HEATHER ULREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG STEPHENSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
45$101,920
JOSHUA ECKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEBBIE SUCKOWVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE RIGDONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRAD WALTERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DULCE HURSTIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DENNIS BLANKPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TONYA BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BETH CARDINADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TINA HUSTEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TARAH MONGOLDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TILLMAN BAUKNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SEN JAY HOTTINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
150 E MOUND ST STE 210, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-5429
In care of
% MARY JARVIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DOUG STEPHENS, 150 E MOUND STREET SUITE 210, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Signed the 990
DOUG STEPHENS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 224-2272
Return prepared by
WELLS CPA LLC

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION WAS ORGANIZED TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM. IT WORKS TO INSURE PROPER REPRESENTATION IN THE COURT SYSTEM FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES STATEWIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS INCLUDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OHIO CASA'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CASA/GAL PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY COMMUNICATING VERY CLOSELY WITH LOCAL PROGRAMS ON ISSUES OF NATIONAL CASA STANDARDS, NEW LAWS, TRAINING DEVELOPMENT, PRACTICE ISSUES, AND MORE. DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, OHIO CASA ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, REGIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS, PROVIDING SPONSORSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING FUNDING TO LOCAL PROGRAMS, AND WORKING WITH JUDGES STATEWIDE IN UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE AND VALUE OF CASA.
    Expenses $1,646,040 · revenue $68,709

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1380388
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
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,030,608
Income (IRS master file)
$1,450,182

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,450,182$2,075,096$2,030,608IRS
990June 2024$3,270,508$2,305,883$2,393,329IRS
990June 2023$1,362,657$2,237,079$1,424,350XML
990June 2022$3,485,685$2,257,176$2,254,199IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 31-1380388).

Questions about OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION is 31-1380388.
Is OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION 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 OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DOUG STEPHENS.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,921 (DOUG STEPHENS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does OHIO CASA GAL ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,450,182, expenses of $2,075,096 and total assets of $2,030,608 at year end.

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