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Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

To advocate for abused and neglected children.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special

Social Services Fairfax, VA EIN 541555197 · IRS Reg 54-1555197 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

344 Children have had a voice thanks to a CASA volunteer this fiscal year 206 Families have had the support of a CASA this fiscal year 26 Children are currently…

Founded
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
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 1990

Mission

To advocate for abused and neglected children.

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: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.4% of total expenses ($117,582 of $1,028,863).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Fairfax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 541555197. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates 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 89/100.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc is located in Fairfax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc has $1M 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.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates 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 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates 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.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates 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.

344 Children have had a voice thanks to a CASA volunteer this fiscal year 206 Families have had the support of a CASA this fiscal year 26 Children are currently… Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541555197, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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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

KA
Kathy Williamson
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy G•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
BA
Barbara F•••••
Director
DA
Darcy H••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JO
John S••••
Director
KA
Kathy W•••••••••
TREASURER
KE
Kevin R••••
PRESIDENT
LI
Lisa W••••
SECRETARY
MI
Michael B•••••••
Director
NI
Nicholas L•••••••
Director
WE
Wendell C••••••••
Director
ZO
Zoila G•••••••••••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc This page 86 $1.1 million -
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated 89 $1.5 million -
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 34 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

What is Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc?
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairfax, United States. 344 Children have had a voice thanks to a CASA volunteer this fiscal year 206 Families have had the support of a CASA this fiscal year 26 Children are currently…
When was Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc founded?
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc was founded in 1989.
Who leads Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc?
Kathy Williamson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc located?
Headquartered in Fairfax, United States.
What is Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc trustworthy?
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates 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 Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541555197. Registration: 54-1555197 (United States).
What is Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc's website?
http://www.fairfaxcasa.org