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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc

The Sonoma County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program serves abused and neglected children coming before the Juvenile Court of Protection and Rehabilitation Services.

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Social Services Santa Rosa, CA EIN 680404770 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc

renew hope for a child Become a CASA CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are volunteers and ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work. When a child has an advocate, they are more likely to get needed services — and apermanent, stable home. Are you eager to make a difference in a child’s life? Become avolunteer. Become a

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

The Sonoma County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program serves abused and neglected children coming before the Juvenile Court of Protection and Rehabilitation Services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R200

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.0% of total expenses ($107,312 of $766,723).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 680404770. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $760K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 Sonoma County Inc is located in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc has $760K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $760K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County 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.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

renew hope for a child Become a CASA CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are volunteers and ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work. When a child has an advocate, they are more likely to get needed services — and apermanent, stable home. Are you eager to make a difference in a child’s life? Become avolunteer. Become a Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $760K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680404770, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

HE
Heloisa Heinen
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander C•••••••
Director
AM
Amanda T••••••
Director
AR
Arnold R•••••••••
Director
BO
Bob C••••••
Director
BR
Brigette M A•••
Director
HE
Heloisa H•••••
Executive Director
HE
Heloisa H•••••
Executive Director
JI
Jill G J•••••
President
KA
Karen W••••••••• M•••••
Director
LA
Laura R••••••
Vice President
MA
Maria T•• P•••
Director
MA
Mary J• W•••••••
Vice President
NA
Nancy F•••••
Director
NA
Nancy M•••••••••
Director
SI
Siobhan M•••••••
Treasurer
SO
Sophia M••••••
Director
ST
Stephanie T••••••
Director
TH
Theresa L••
Secretary
WA
Wanda W•••••
Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc This page 86 $760,038 -
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
American Center for Mongolian Studies 89 $468,688 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc

What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc?
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Rosa, United States. renew hope for a child Become a CASA CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are volunteers and ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work. When a child has an advocate, they are more likely to get needed services — and apermanent, stable home. Are you eager to make a difference in a child’s life? Become avolunteer. Become a
When was Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc founded?
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc?
Heloisa Heinen serves as Executive Director.
Where is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc located?
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, United States.
What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc trustworthy?
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Sonoma County Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680404770.
What is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County Inc's website?
http://www.sonomacasa.org