Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc
Our mission is to be a strong voice for the best interests of vulnerable children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision due …
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children.
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Mission
Our mission is to be a strong voice for the best interests of vulnerable children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. We recruit, train, and supervise community volunteers to be advocates, mentors, and champions for each child on his or her journey to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 84 places it in the top 2% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 223123157. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223123157. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is located in Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223123157, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
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19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 59 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc
- What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc?
- Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cedar Knolls, United States. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children.
- When was Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc founded?
- Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc?
- Lisa Firkser serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States.
- What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc trustworthy?
- Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 223123157.
- What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc's website?
- https://www.casamsc.org/