Boston Casa Inc
- Assets
- $591.5k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 04-3110775
Organization Overview
Boston Casa Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Boston Casa Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Casa Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Boston Casa Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOSTON CASA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENSURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR COURT INVOLVED CHILDREN, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, IN SUFFOLK COUNTY. BOSTON CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY JUDGES TO SERVE AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM (GALS) TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOST OFTEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS HAVE LEGAL STANDING AND ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILD OR SIBLING GROUP RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY ARE ENTITLED TO. OUR VOLUNTEERS NOT ONLY ZEALOUSLY ADVOCATE FOR THESE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BUT ALSO SERVE AS A SAFE, CONSISTENT, AND POSITIVE PRESENCE DURING WHAT IS A VERY TRAUMATIC TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR OLDER YOUTH ADVOCACY PROJECT, VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT YOUTH AGES 16 AND OLDER WHO WILL OR HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THEY PROVIDE THESE YOUTH WITH ONGOING RELATIONAL SUPPORT DURING THIS CRITICAL TIME AND ENSURE THAT THE YOUTH RECEIVE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO BE WELL POSITIONE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOSTON CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) WORKS WITH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY: COURT-INVOLVED CHILDREN IN SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT. MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF OUR CHILDREN ARE BIPOC, REFLECTING MANY OF OUR SOCIETY'S MOST CHALLENGING ISSUES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, POVERTY, LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION, AND RACIAL AND SOCIAL INJUSTICES. IN TEN YEARS, BOSTON CASA HAS INCREASED ITS VOLUNTEER BASE TO 240 VOLUNTEERS, A GROWTH OF 627 PERCENT, AND SERVES MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN, A GROWTH OF 400 PERCENT. BOSTON CASA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN FOSTER CARE. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH A CASA HAVE OVERALL BETTER OUTCOMES AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO RETURN TO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Craven Ex. Director | 40 | $111,114 | |
Karen Solomon Development | 40 | $102,308 | |
Gale Batchelder Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jake Hixon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Payal Salsburg President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Willock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $168,057 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $344,419 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $507,261 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,019,737 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $176 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,648 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,014,265 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $746,096 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,081 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,246 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,262 |
| Advertising and promotion | $288 |
| Office expenses | $5,647 |
| Information technology | $9,534 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,140 |
| Travel | $322 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,346 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,740 |
| Insurance | $12,518 |
| All other expenses | $54 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,068,919 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $222,506 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $141,686 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,785 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,485 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $591,466 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,717 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $61,717 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $437,877 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $91,872 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $591,466 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Boston Casa Inc has recieved totaling $336,220.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: TRANSITION AGE YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM | $80,000 |
J E & Z B Butler Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: COURT APPONTED YOUTH ADVOCATES | $50,000 |
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
George H & Jane A Mifflin Memorial Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: ADAPTIVE AND UNIQUE TRAINING CURRICULUM | $30,000 |
Oneworld Boston Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS | $28,500 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
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