Grand Rapids, MI

CASA OF KENT COUNTY INC

EIN 20-2112557

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Foster Care, Adoption & Child Welfare Children & youth Survivors of violence

Mission

To empower community members to advocate for abused and neglected children by being their voice in court.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CASA OF KENT COUNTY INC

CASA of Kent County is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to provide best-interest advocacy for abused and neglected children involved in Kent County family court. The organization partners with Michigan CASA and the National CASA/GAL Association for Children and works with judges, attorneys, and child welfare professionals to inform court decisions and pursue safe, permanent homes for children.

In its most recent fiscal reporting (FY25), CASA of Kent County reported 176 children served, 104 active volunteers and 25 newly trained volunteers; the organization closed 53 cases in FY25 and reported measurable permanency outcomes (including a 32% adoption rate among closed cases). Financially, CASA reported FY25 revenue of $1,187,841 (including multiyear pledges) and maintains an endowment to support ongoing operations and volunteer training.

Notable achievements

Children served and case outcomes (FY25)

Served 176 children in fiscal year 2025 and closed 53 CASA cases with measurable permanency outcomes: 32% adopted, 25% reunified with parents, 11% placed in guardianship.

Volunteer capacity

Sustained a volunteer base of 104 active Court Appointed Special Advocates in FY25 and trained 25 new volunteers, providing 30 hours of specialized training and formal swearing-in by a 17th Circuit Family Division judge.

Financial sustainability (FY25)

Reported FY25 revenue of $1,187,841 (including multiyear pledge recognition) and an endowment balance of $227,468 at fiscal year end to support program continuity and growth.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.1M
Annual revenue: $704K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-2112557
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: casakentco.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Three-star Charity Navigator profile with an overall score reported on its Charity Navigator page.

Partner organization of Michigan CASA and the National CASA/GAL Association for Children, aligning with national standards for CASA programs.

Engages independent audit/financial review processes (audit partner listed as BDO USA, LLP) and publishes annual reports with program and financial outcomes.

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