ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
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The Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Illinois, having disbursed a total of $5.9 million across 28 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Cause Areas
2
Children's rights
Antidiscrimination
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CASA OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS C/O MECHIKO WHITE
$2.1M
9%
CASA LAKE COUNTY INC
$1.4M
6%
CASA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$51.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$64.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES?
No. ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES give?
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $52 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES make each year?
In 2025, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES fund recently?
In 2025, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CASA OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS C/O MECHIKO WHITE, CASA LAKE COUNTY INC, and CASA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES?
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.