Nonprofit · EIN 46-0399483
NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · SPEARFISH, SD 57783
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $470,483 | $356,723 | $113,760 | $968,742 | $13,537 | $955,205 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $420,049 | $314,075 | $105,974 | $823,778 | $6,050 | $817,728 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $351,658 | $332,115 | $19,543 | $710,898 | $7,563 | $703,335 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $362,960
- of which government grants
- $200,014
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,585
- Net rental income
- $12,207
- Net income from fundraising events
- $86,731
- Other revenue
- $98,938
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $76,662
- Other salaries and wages
- $130,102
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $242,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,910
- Occupancy
- $8,613
- Travel
- $4,891
- Depreciation
- $19,878
- Program services (functional)
- $279,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,555
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,690
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $823,778
- Total assets, end of year
- $968,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,537
- Net assets, end of year
- $955,205
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $247,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $955,205
- Gross receipts
- $547,863
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY CERMAK | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $76,663 |
| TIFFANY EVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NATALIE OWENS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DUFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN FIEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KANDA GUTHMILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JULIE BENEDICT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GARTH EVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| COREY COMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KRIS DOWNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY CERMAK | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $69,667 |
| TIFFANY EVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CLARA GARVIN GRABLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NATALIE OWENS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DUFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MELISSA KRAFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MCCOURT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN FIEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KANDA GUTHMILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JULIE BENEDICT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GARTH EVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY CERMAK | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $60,542 |
| MICHAELA ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY EVEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CLARA GARVIN GRABLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NATALIE OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DUFNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MELISSA KRAFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MCCOURT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STACY GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ISABELE ROBLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN FIEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KANDA GUTHMILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 741 N 5TH ST, SPEARFISH, SD 57783-2048
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY CERMAK, 741 N 5TH STREET, SPEARFISH, SD 57783
- Signed the 990
- AMY CERMAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (605) 722-4558
- Return prepared by
- CROW PEAK ACCOUNTING INC
Mission
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES SERVICING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.
Program accomplishments
- CASA IS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.Expenses $279,478
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0399483
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $968,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $547,863
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $470,483 | $356,723 | $968,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $420,049 | $314,075 | $823,778 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $351,658 | $332,115 | $710,898 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $295,729 | $309,133 | $689,950 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-0399483).
Questions about NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM is 46-0399483.
- Is NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM 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 NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY CERMAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,663 (AMY CERMAK, EXECUTIVE DIR.).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN HILLS AREA CASA PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $470,483, expenses of $356,723 and total assets of $968,742 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SPEARFISH
- BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EIN 23-7428348 · last filed 990 for 2024
- NORTHERN HILLS TRAINING EIN 46-0347103 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WEST RIVER TRANSIT AUTHORITY INC EIN 91-1848280 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PONDEROSA APARTMENTS INC EIN 23-7232223 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP EIN 74-2502054 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SPEARFISH EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE EIN 46-0337939 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL RAPID CITY DIOCESE DISTRICT COUNCIL EIN 81-1558996 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BLACK HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EIN 46-0433594 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in SPEARFISH · South Dakota · Civil rights, social action and advocacy