2013-02-28T15:20:47-06:00 2012-06-30 210650289 KLATZKIN & COMPANY LLP 1670 WHITEHORSE HAM SQ RD HAMILTON NJ 086903513 990 2011-07-01 223770968 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF MERCER COUNTY INC COUR 6094340050 1450 PARKSIDE AVENUE No 22 EWING NJ 08638 LORI MORRIS 6094340050 2013-02-25 1 THOMAS MARTIN P00123816 6098909189 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z LORI MORRIS 1450 PARKSIDE AVENUE No 22 EWING NJ 08638 702230 0 X WWW.CASAMERCER.ORG X 2000 NJ See Schedule O 16 16 11 191 0 0 634291 657235 0 0 1103 2861 3921 13584 639315 673680 0 0 0 0 414885 478462 0 0 75730 98571 132908 513456 611370 125859 62310 762379 826844 269979 272134 492400 554710 X The organization is a program which trains community volunteers to speak up in court for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. The volunteers ensure that needed services and assistance are provided while moving the child toward a safe and permanent home. The program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises the volunteers. 0 0 449115 Provide assistance through advocacy to abused and neglected children in out of home placements and to assist them to achieve permanency in a safe and nurturing environment. The use of trained volunteers is important to the mission of CASA. The volunteers (advocates) undergo rigorous training for about 30 hours before they can serve as an advocate. Volunteers will work an estimated 10-12 hours each month. During the year ended June 30, 2012 the hours worked were approximately 12,817. The time has an estimated value of $328,628. This estimate is determined by CASA, using a state average wage rate for volunteers. This amount is not reflected as program service expense on the Form 990 but represents a significant part of CASA's program services. 449115 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NJ X X CORPORATION 6094340050 1450 PARKSIDE AVENUE EWING NJ 08638 CHRISTINE BAKER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PHILIP BARTFIELD 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PHILIP BARTFIELD 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA STINE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH MOWERY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS CUNNIFF ESQ 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS CUNNIFF ESQ 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LENORA GREEN 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL HORNICKEL 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE JENNINGS 2.00 X 0 0 0 IDA PETKUS 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARGE SMITH 2.00 X 0 0 0 KIM WHITTINGTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA WICKENDEN 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH ROLDAN 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRED O YOUNG 2.00 X 0 0 0 LORI MORRIS 52.00 X 86174 0 2585 86174 0 2585 0 0 0 0 0 85502 338803 232930 41142 657235 2861 2861 37624 85502 28354 9270 9270 4510 196 4314 4314 673680 0 0 16445 93908 80571 8892 4445 329826 279546 50280 2974 2439 89 446 14541 11841 245 2455 37213 30515 1116 5582 9750 9750 5766 5766 562 562 18991 11157 4103 3731 45772 16378 29394 3438 3438 10042 10042 7678 3993 3685 UNCOLLECTIBLE GRANTS FR 10743 10743 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 6420 6420 INDIRECT FUNDRAISING EX 4676 4676 HOLIDAY APPEAL 3961 3961 5109 2255 2700 154 611370 449115 86525 75730 126072 163611 152641 187894 94375 92749 8789 10673 397630 28901 378141 368729 2361 3188 762379 826844 6210 16174 263769 255960 269979 272134 X 480394 542704 12006 12006 492400 554710 762379 826844 62310 0 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X 376561 468051 465540 634291 660123 2604566 376561 468051 465540 634291 660123 2604566 70168 2534398 6814 8592 2130 1103 2861 21500 2626066 197876 0.96510 0.98200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 34511 34511 312353 18020 294333 10766 8280 2486 40000 2601 37399 368729 673680 611370 62310 62310 1040655 338425 28550 366975 673680 0 673680 978345 338425 28550 366975 611370 0 611370 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: CASA is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions. There are currently no such audits for any tax period in progress. CASA believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2009. CASA's policy is to classify income tax related interest and penalties in interest expense and miscellaneous operating costs, respectively. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES, NETTED AGAINST INCOME ON THE FORM 990 28,354. DIRECT GAMING EXPENSES, NETTED AGAINST INCOME ON THE FORM 990 196. Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES, NETTED AGAINST INCOME ON THE FORM 990 28,354. DIRECT GAMING EXPENSES, NETTED AGAINST INCOME ON THE FORM 990 196. Winter Event 69987 47477 22510 9000 1750 6328 CASA Kids 5K run 40033 31137 8896 4556 878 3462 1 9268 6888 2380 2380 119288 85502 33786 4556 9878 1750 12170 28354 5432 X 2 32390 Fair Market Value X Silent Auction/Gala Donations 38 11640 Fair Market Value 0 0 0 Organization Mission Statement Form 990, Part I, Line 1 The organization is a program which trains community volunteers to speak up in court for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. The volunteers ensure that needed services and assistance are provided while moving the child toward a safe and permanent home. The program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises the volunteers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 An electronic copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Finance and Audit Committee. Each member reviews it. They then discuss any questions or comments as a group. An electronic copy is then provided to each board member. At the board meeting, the Finance and Audit Committee leads the discussion on the Form 990 and fields any questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the Conflict of Interest Policy. The organization discusses the policy at the time of a board member's application and supplies the applicant with a copy of the policy at this time. The policy is reviewed with all board members annually at the first meeting of duly elected trustees. In addition, a Conflict of Interest Policy is included in the employee handbook. Any breaches in this policy are reported on an Incident and Action form and reviewed at monthly Staff meetings and at the Board of Trustee meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The process for determining the compensation of the Executive Director includes the input of the executive committee based on the results of the performance objectives. The percentage of merit increase is based on performance against objectives and the current market data for merit increase pools. The process was documented in assessment surveys completed by the board as well as the board minutes. A performance evaluation was last performed in April of 2012. There are no other officers or key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization has not changed its process of overseeing the audit or selecting an independent accountant.