IRS Form 990, entitled “Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax,” is a report local CASA programs must file each year with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), because they are exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and have annual receipts of more than $25,000 a year. For more information on the IRS Form … Read More
ABCS Background Checks
According to Texas CASA and National CASA standards, CASA programs must complete background checks on staff, volunteers and board members, AND run a re-check every 2 years. To simplify the process of obtaining the required check and to eliminate the need for rechecking, a system was launched for obtaining DFPS abuse/neglect history checks called the Automatic Background Check System, or ABCS. … Read More
Board & Staff Responsibilities
The key to efficient operations is a clear understanding of who performs the necessary functions of the organization. The Board and Staff Responsibilities guide lists the suggested assignment of organizational functions and tasks to either board, staff and/or other. Download the Board and Staff Responsibilities Guide