CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION
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The California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within California, having paid a total of $14.7 million in grants to 42 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF CALIFORNIA CASA IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS HAVE BOTH A VOICE AND THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY STRENGTHENING AND EMPOWERING CALIFORNIAS NETWORK OF LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS AND ADVOCATING FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD WELFARE POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
Cause Areas
2
Children's rights
Antidiscrimination
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CASA OF LOS ANGELES
$7.5M
17%
VOICES FOR CHILDREN
$4.5M
10%
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OF ORANGE COUNTY
$4.4M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$146.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$167.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION?
No. CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION give?
CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $146 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $14.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CASA OF LOS ANGELES, VOICES FOR CHILDREN, and COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OF ORANGE COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION?
CALIFORNIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.