Nonprofit · EIN 88-3221922
CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC
Tax-exempt · VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $190,509 | $140,114 | $50,395 | $92,915 | – | $92,915 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $63,961 | $95,751 | -$31,790 | $44,187 | $13,224 | $30,963 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,750 | $67,997 | $62,753 | $62,753 | – | $62,753 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $179,749
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,760
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $105,057
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,900
- Occupancy
- $203
- Other expenses
- $24,954
- Program services (functional)
- $140,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,187
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,915
- Cash, savings and investments
- $47,442
- Gross receipts
- $194,191
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONIA ROBINSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $56,000 |
| CLAIRE WALTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TESHA LARKINS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| ZACHARY R RICHARDS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL THRASHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEANA BEELAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| OCTAVIA FAULK | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| GIOVANNI PANIZZI | VICE-CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 |
| TAN JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAVERNE ROME | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GARY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE WINNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONIA ROBINSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $38,045 |
| GEOFF HARDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TESHA LARKIN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| ZACHARY R RICHARDS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL THRASHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEANA BEELAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| OCTAVIA FAULK | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| GIOVANNI PANIZZI | VICE-CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 |
| TAN JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAVERNE ROWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GARY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY RICHARDSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $52,885 |
| GEOFF HARDY | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 |
| TESHA LARKIN | VICE-CHAIRMA | 0 | $0 |
| JOANNA TANNER | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| RACHEL THRASHER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JEANA BEELAND | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| OCTAVIA FAULK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| GIOVANNI PANIZZI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ELAINE GRICE | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1503 MADISON HWY, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-6523
- In care of
- % BEVERELY RICHARDSON-BLAKE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ZACHARY R RICHARDS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (229) 247-4324
- Website
- HTTPS://LECASA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRD VALDOSTA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS RECRUITING, SCREENING, TRAINING, SUPERVISING, SUPPORTING, AND RETAINING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO COME INTO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN BE SAFE, HAVE A PERMANENT HOME, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITED, SCREENED, TRAINED, SUPERVISED, SUPPORTED, AND RETAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO COME INTO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN BE SAFE, HAVE A PERMANENT HOME, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
- THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITED, SCREENED, TRAINED, SUPERVISED, SUPPORTED, AND RETAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO COME INTO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN BE SAFE, HAVE A PERMANENT HOME, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.Expenses $140,114
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3221922
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $194,191
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $190,509 | $140,114 | $92,915 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $63,961 | $95,751 | $44,187 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $130,750 | $67,997 | $62,753 | XML |
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 88-3221922).
Questions about CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC
- What is the EIN of CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC is 88-3221922.
- Is CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES 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 LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC 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 CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,000 (SONIA ROBINSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CASA OF LOWNDES AND ECHOLS COUNTIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $190,509, expenses of $140,114 and total assets of $92,915 at year end.
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