2026-05-13T09:03:46-05:00 2025-06-30 593040705 RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA 201 N FRANKLIN ST SUITE 2200 TAMPA FL 33602 990 2024-07-01 592114359 COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC COMM 7278954912 1019 ARLINGTON AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 LARIANA FORSYTHE CEO 7278954912 2026-05-13 1 1 SAM A LAZZARA P01342929 8138757774 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LARIANA FORSYTHE 1019 ARLINGTON AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 30738091 0 X WWW.CASAPINELLAS.ORG X 1981 FL TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 18 18 197 784 0 0 13867640 11537381 16374 34691 338654 404748 -54489 25539 14168179 12002359 759213 1314767 0 0 6435454 7921501 0 0 381027 2552934 3003758 9747601 12240026 4420578 -237667 29440540 32251491 2565802 5534579 26874738 26716912 X TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CASA STANDS UP TO SILENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. OUR VISION IS A SOCIETY FREE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 0 0 9967616 1314767 34691 CASA PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR THOUSANDS OF ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDING A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER THAT IS FOCUSED ON COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES, EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER, EXPANSIVE REHOUSING PROGRAMS, LEGAL AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND MORE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 9967616 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 133 0 1 197 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 FL X X LARIANA FORSYTHE CEO 7278954912 1011 1ST AVENUE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 IAN WOMACK CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE MORGE VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATTY ROBINSON PAST CHAIR 1.00 0.25 X X 0 0 0 RICK GIGLIO TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JUDITH PLOSZEK VICE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RITA WESLEY SECRETARY 1.00 0.25 X X 0 0 0 KEN AUSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK DAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID GERARDO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARENA IRWIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN MCCLAIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AJ SCARPATI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE STONE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RIMA TERRADISTA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID TILLMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM WOODS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARIANA FORSYTHE CEO 50.50 0.50 X 346555 0 14248 MATT KLEIN CFO 40.50 0.50 X 89348 0 344 435903 0 14592 1 0 1 0 R&D CONSTRUCTION AND ROOFING 13380 SW 131ST ST 123 MIAMI FL 33186 CONTRACTOR 228229 2 388441 8544906 2604034 1125672 11537381 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 624100 34691 34691 34691 404748 404748 17400620 17400620 0 205860 388441 209440 -3580 -3580 1144464 1125672 18792 18792 OTHER INCOME 900099 10327 10327 10327 12002359 34691 0 430287 1314767 1314767 449690 369763 64453 15474 6244301 5134449 894982 214870 633410 520829 90785 21796 594100 488506 85151 20443 1344 1344 20899 20899 609525 201040 407785 700 8542 3683 963 3896 299082 139185 129301 30596 350315 244673 65043 40599 442967 420116 13074 9777 14201 13469 419 313 152144 144296 4490 3358 371079 274599 83593 12887 347608 326565 17670 3373 FOOD AND OPERATING SUPP 386052 371676 11431 2945 12240026 9967616 1891383 381027 4626390 1651446 1279184 1055179 54822 0 87620 93810 247810 233130 10101535 2785498 4170215 7316037 9053464 12019930 9757981 9757981 163054 123978 29440540 32251491 687170 663762 232906 3233981 1645726 1636836 2565802 5534579 X 25473386 25578487 1401352 1138425 26874738 26716912 29440540 32251491 -237667 83130 -3289 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 5376182 9065606 8167882 13867640 11537381 48014691 5376182 9065606 8167882 13867640 11537381 48014691 1731900 46282791 68357 8357 232875 338348 404748 1052685 49067376 313854 0.94320 0.93710 X SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS: DESCRIPTION: BEQUEST DATE: 06/30/22 AMOUNT: 9495696. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1156985 1156985 6234484 2093621 4140863 575607 575607 1300605 691877 608728 833854 833854 7316037 INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 9757981 F 9757981 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 1618640 LEASE LIABILITIES 18196 1636836 X 13126948 83130 2071 85201 13041747 20899 -1060287 -1039388 12002359 13611236 5360 1452134 1457494 12153742 20899 65385 86284 12240026 PART X, LINE 2: CASA AND VICTORIA'S PLACE HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PRESENTED IN THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CASA AND VICTORIA'S PLACE HAVE NOT REPORTED ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION, IF ANY, OF THE RELATED INCOME TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY TAX POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY. TAX FILINGS FOR TAX YEARS AFTER 2021 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SALES DISCOUNTS 12,603. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART IX 52,782. COST OF GOODS SOLD -1,125,672. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: VICTORIA'S PLACE ST. PETE EXPENSES 326,462. COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,125,672. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SALES DISCOUNTS 12,603. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART IX 52,782. SPRING GALA 512787 334400 178387 58622 54738 64957 19265 SCAVENGER HUNT 81514 54041 27473 2000 325 9533 594301 388441 205860 60622 55063 64957 28798 209440 -3580 1 CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 190 12603 THRIFT SHOP VALUE VOUCHERS ISSUED FOR CLOTHING OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FROM THE THRIFT SHOP. BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE 706 97235 HOUSING AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE 1121 1136197 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE 341 68732 PART I, LINE 2: FOR ALL SUBCONTRACTS, THERE ARE REGULAR MEETINGS WITH STAFF PERFORMING SERVICES, MONTHLY REPORTING OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND EXPENDITURES. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS ITS CLIENTS WITH CLOTHING VOUCHERS FOR ITS THRIFT SHOP AND EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR RENT, UTILITIES, LEGAL EXPENSES, AND OTHER NEEDS, WHEN NECESSARY. ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS IS DETERMINED BY CASE MANAGERS USING CASA'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ANY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IS DOCUMENTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENT SERVICES SOFTWARE SYSTEM. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 LARIANA FORSYTHE CEO 267641 0 78914 0 0 0 0 0 14248 0 360803 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 LARIANA FORSYTHE, CEO, IS ELIGIBLE TO EARN A RETENTION BONUS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LONG-TERM RETENTION AND PERFORMANCE BONUS AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020. THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE INCENTIVE FOR THE CEO, WHOSE SERVICES ARE CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, TO REMAIN EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND TO REWARD HER FOR PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND LONGEVITY. DURING EACH FULL FISCAL YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT, BEGINNING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE, THE EMPLOYEE IS ELIGIBLE TO EARN A RETENTION BONUS OVER A THREE-YEAR RETENTION BONUS CYCLE AND AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERFORMANCE METRICS, AS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. X 1125672 THRIFT SHOP VALUE X TRANSITION ELEC 1 2071 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 0 SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CASA OPERATES THE ONLY AFFILIATED FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN FLORIDA, EARNING THE 2025 COMMUNITY HERO AWARD FROM THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING, 2024 GOOD 'BURGER AWARD, AND 2024 HOUSING FOR ALL AWARD FROM TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. IN 2024-25, THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER SERVED 1,621 PERSONS WITH SURVIVOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY ONSITE SPECIALIZED PARTNERS. CASA'S EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY WHEN HOME IS NOT A SAFE PLACE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS, AND DURING FY 24-25 THE SHELTER PROVIDED SANCTUARY TO 542 SURVIVORS WITH 252 OF THOSE BEING CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 22,757 BED NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED FOR SURVIVORS. CASA PROVIDED SPECIALIZED HOUSING SERVICES TO 913 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FY 24-25. LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY CASA INCLUDE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS WHO REPRESENT SURVIVORS IN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION HEARINGS, AND PROVIDE JUSTICE ADVOCACY, INVEST (INTENDED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDES) AND MORE, RECEIVING 585 REFERRALS IN FY 24-25. CRISIS HOTLINE ADVOCATES ANSWERED 330 CRISIS CALLS. THROUGH THE PEACEMAKER PROGRAM, 4,669 PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGHOUT PINELLAS COUNTY PARTICIPATED IN AGE-APPROPRIATE HOLISTIC PEACE AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION DURING CRITICAL TIMES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CASA PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN CLASSROOMS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MILITARY STATUS, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, IMMIGRATION STATUS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, RESIDENCY, LEGAL HISTORY, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. THIS INCLUDES MALE AND LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PERSONS. ABOUT 96% OF PERSONS SERVED REPORT COMING FROM PINELLAS COUNTY. CASA WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PLANNING GROUPS AND FUNDING BODIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THERE WERE 115 PUBLIC AWARENESS TRAINING EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC DURING FY 24-25 REGARDING DOMESTIC AND/OR DATING VIOLENCE. CASA ALSO CONDUCTS ON-GOING EVALUATION IN THE AREAS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY OF SERVICE TO OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY DURING 24-25, CASA PROVIDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN MARION COUNTY AFTER ANOTHER STATE-CERTIFIED CENTER CLOSED AND LEFT THE COMMUNITY WITHOUT SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, CASA MARION WON THE NATIONAL PRESTIGIOUS 2025 PURPLE RIBBON AWARD FOR ORGANIZATIONAL HOPE STORY OF THE YEAR. A TOTAL OF 1,296 SURVIVORS WERE SERVED. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED SAFE RESIDENCE TO 301 INDIVIDUALS, AND 164 OF THEM WERE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THEY WERE PROVIDED 12,993 BEDNIGHTS. CASA MARION SAW 648 PERSONS AT THEIR OUTREACH OFFICE, AND 152 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED RAPID REHOUSING, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 15 HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE GIVEN EVICTION PREVENTION MONEY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE CFO REVIEWS FORM 990 IN DETAIL WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT A MEETING PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. A COPY OF THE FILING AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS IS PROVIDED VIA EMAIL TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BOARD CHAIR. IF THE CONFLICT APPEARS TO BE MATERIAL, THE BOARD CHAIR WILL BRING THIS MATTER TO THE CEO AND THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IS MATERIAL; AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXISTING MATERIAL CONFLICT, THE BOARD WILL DECIDE IF THE TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED AS JUST, FAIR, AND REASONABLE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD ON THESE MATTERS WILL REST IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, AND THEIR CONCERN MUST BE THE WELFARE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE. THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS TO BE RECUSED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION AND VOTING PERTAINING TO THE SPECIFIC TRANSACTION; AND THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS IS TO BE FOLLOWED. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AFFIRMING THAT HE/SHE: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY; B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D. UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. COMMITTEE AND BOARD DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING CEO COMPENSATION MATTERS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE RESPECTIVE MINUTES. CEO COMPENSATION IS SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE CEO ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING COMPENSATION MATTERS FOR EMPLOYEES IS MAINTAINED IN THE PERSONNEL FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. DEPENDING ON THE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED, THEY ARE EITHER SENT ELECTRONICALLY OR REVIEWED AT CASA'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORMS 990, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CASAPINELLAS.ORG/WHO-WE-ARE. FORM 990, PART XIII, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING BIDS FOR AN AUDIT AND RECOMMENDING A FIRM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. STAFF MAKE AVAILABLE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL RECORDS TO FACILITATE THE AUDIT PROCESS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE AUDIT AND ASSOCIATED FORM 990 AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS AS NEEDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND ASSOCIATED FORM 990 AND PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CEO REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 1019 ARLINGTON AVENUE LLC 1011 1ST AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 852021760 REAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS FL 0 488493 COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC CASA MARION LLC 1011 1ST AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 991408158 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN MARION COUNTY FL 2321101 3333018 COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC CASA FOUNDATION INC 1019 ARLINGTON AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 454485786 RAISE FUNDS AND ESTABLISH ENDOWMENT IN FURTHERANCE OF CASA MISSION FL 501(C)(3) LINE 7 0 VICTORIA'S PLACE ST PETE INC 1019 ARLINGTON AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 465053521 EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE FL 501(C)(3) LINE 7 COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 VICTORIA'S PLACE ST PETE INC E 1618640 INTERCOMPANY LOAN BALANCE