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Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates

Supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect

Illinois Association Of Court Appointed

Social Services Chicago, IL EIN 363906070 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a social services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 363906070.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect

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: 2.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a registered social services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 363906070. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates has $7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, 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.

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a social services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 363906070. Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363906070, 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

MA
Mari Christopherson
CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chantelle P•••••
Director
CH
Chris S••••
TREASURER
CH
Christopher M•••••
Director
CI
Cici F••••• C•••••
Director
EL
Ellen L••••
Director
JE
Jessica H•••••••
Director
KA
Kaely P••••
Director
LE
Leyda G••••••••••••••••
Director
LI
Lillian G•••••••
Director
LI
Linda Z••••
SECRETARY
LY
Lynn H•••••
PRESIDENT
MA
Maha M••••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mariah H••••
Director
MA
Mari C•••••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MI
Missy G•••••••••
TREASURER
PA
Pam P••••••••
Director
PR
Prestina S••••••••
Director
RO
Robert A•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
SH
Sharif W•••••
Director
ST
Stanley M••••
Director
ST
Steve P•••••••
TREASURER
TE
Terri G••••••••
Director
WH
Whitney L•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates This page 89 $7.0 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

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 - 70 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 Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates

What is Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates?
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a social services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 363906070.
When was Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates founded?
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates was founded in 1993.
Who leads Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates?
Mari Christopherson serves as CEO.
Where is Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates trustworthy?
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363906070.
What is Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates's website?
https://illinoiscasa.org/