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CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties (CASAJWC)

Website:

www.casajwc.org/
Location:

Overland Park, KS
Tax ID:

48-1088233
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2022):

Revenue: $1,716,359
Expenses: $1,668,534
Assets: $698,768
Type:

Social advocacy group
Formation:

1985
President:

Natalie Julien

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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties (CASAJWC) works with children involved in the court system due to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse or neglect to gather information and to provide the court with a report describing what action would be in the child’s best interest. CASA recruits volunteers to seek adoption, reunification, or guardianship, and offers a teen advocacy program. 1 2

Organization

CASAJWC was founded in 1985 with the support of the left-of-center National Council of Jewish Women. The organization claims to serve 43 percent of all children involved in the court systems of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. CASAJWC is a part of the national CASA/Guardians ad Litem (GAL) organization that sponsors volunteers advocating for children in local courts and federal immigration courts. CASA/GAL claims 939 state and local organizations and 79,000 volunteers. 3

CASAJWC claims in its 2024 annual report to serve 405 youth via 201 advocates. 4 5

CASAJWC sponsors the “Pinwheels for a Purpose” fundraising campaign during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The program encourages participants to buy pinwheels and display them in their yards, offices, or windowsills, and post pictures on social media. 6

CASAJWC conducted multiple events in 2024 including Fostering Futures and Teen Expo, Hops and Barley, and a Holiday Party. 5

Funding

CASAJWC received government grants of $287,881 in 2022 or 16.6 percent of total revenue. 7

Corporate sponsors of CASAJWC include Garmin, Quick Trip, CornerstoneBank, AF Group, Black and Veatch, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Capitol Federal, Walmart, UMB Bank, and more. 5

CASAJWC is listed as a participant in the Boots on the Ground Midwest (BOGM) volunteer fair. BOGM promotes protests against the second Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) designed to foster “long-lasting commitment to activism” along with 36 other groups including Kansas City Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Allies for Racial Justice, Climate Action KC, and Indivisible KC. 8 9 10

CASAJWC will sponsor a pickleball tournament and reception as a fundraiser on April 27, 2025, with fees for entry and spectators. 11

People

Natalie Julien is the president and CEO and previously worked as a nonprofit consultant at the Thomas House Family Shelter. 12

David Palmatier is chair and vice president and previously worked in client relations at Oracle Health and as vice president and partner at Cerner Corporation. 13

References

  1. Show your support! Accessed April 7, 2025. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E347119&id=14.
  2. “Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Inc.”. Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. Form 990. 2022. Part III, Line 4a.
  3. “Who We Are: Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties.” CASA Main Website. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://www.casajwc.org/who-we-are.
  4. “Home.” National CASA/GAL Association for Children, March 26, 2025. https://nationalcasagal.org/.
  5. “2024 Annual Report” CASA JWC. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://www.casajwc.org/_files/ugd/57aeab_a4cc0cb2f11f4df7b68f255ad5568e80.pdf
  6. “Pinwheels for a Purpose: Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties.” CASA Main Website. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://www.casajwc.org/support-casa/pinwheels-for-a-purpose.
  7. CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, 2022, Part VIII https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/481088233/202313199349316486/full
  8. “Volunteer Resources.” Boots on the Ground Midwest. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://bootsonthegroundmidwest.org/volunteer-resources/.
  9. Glynn, Earl F. “Boots on the Ground Midwest Promotes Progressive Organizing in KC Area.” Boots on the Ground Midwest promotes progressive organizing in KC area, March 18, 2025. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://watchdoglab.substack.com/p/boots-on-the-ground-midwest-promotes.
  10. “Action Is Power.” Boots on the Ground Midwest. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://bootsonthegroundmidwest.org/.
  11. Promise of hope: Serve for a Cause. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/promiseofhopeserveforacause/event/promiseofhopeserveforacause/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJGquJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ05Db01JCWyj2xSbZyvQ3YjZCXsJ7YIziK_dzTOVfYh9LU5GsSgIf55AA_aem_brx6XpIqfDQMbz6iSRIRrw.
  12. Natalie Julien – Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte counties | linkedin. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-julien-7a058751/.
  13. David Palmatier – Vice president, client relationships. Accessed April 7, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-palmatier-22416718.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: April 1, 1991

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2022 Dec Form 990 $1,716,359 $1,668,534 $698,768 $14,291 N $1,735,805 $0 $419 $77,603 PDF
    2021 Dec Form 990 $1,171,482 $955,525 $670,179 $33,527 N $1,189,826 $0 $128 $97,757
    2020 Dec Form 990 $811,532 $846,713 $548,098 $127,403 N $792,218 $0 $2,096 $0
    2019 Dec Form 990 $806,369 $796,902 $482,370 $34,078 N $831,459 $0 $2,974 $75,566 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $831,129 $763,148 $479,513 $38,037 Y $838,618 $0 $2,123 $73,550 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $832,059 $746,503 $412,009 $38,515 N $852,118 $0 $1,564 $68,774 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $701,814 $788,821 $317,921 $29,983 N $700,581 $0 $1,233 $66,808 PDF
    2015 Dec Form 990 $603,160 $699,568 $274,114 $12,783 N $637,810 $0 $415 $66,002 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $627,629 $611,509 $372,472 $14,733 N $627,617 $0 $12 $61,942 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $540,999 $555,193 $243,680 $17,621 N $540,921 $0 $78 $70,789 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $504,273 $481,119 $254,989 $14,736 N $500,841 $0 $0 $70,702 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $488,596 $468,520 $233,633 $16,534 N $487,396 $0 $82 $67,955 PDF

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    CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties (CASAJWC)

    6400 GLENWOOD ST STE 100
    Overland Park, KS 66202-4013