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Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), is a nonprofit organization that envisions a community free from all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and commercial sex trade. CAASE addresses the culture, institutions and individuals that perpetrate, profit from, or support sexual exploitation. CAASEs work includes prevention, policy, reform, community management, and legal services.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$3.2M
Program Spending
67%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.2M
Total Expenses
▼$3.1M
Total Assets
$1.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$300.9K
Net Assets
$872.8K
Officer Compensation
→$486.9K
Other Salaries
$1.6M
Investment Income
$0
Fundraising
▼$0
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
4
Clean Audits
4
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.4M | Yes | 2025-08-27 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | Yes | 2024-08-13 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $991.2K | Yes | 2023-09-24 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1M | No | 2022-09-29 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$991.2K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $3.2M | $3.2M | $3.1M | $1.2M | $872.8K |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.4M | $1.1M | $730.4K |
| 2022 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.2M | $1.2M | $817.8K |
| 2021 | $2.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Kaethe Morris Hoffer | Executive Director | 40 | $135.6K | $0 | $4,051 | $139.6K |
| Holly Verdeyen | Board President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Haines | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Cuyjet | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Henderson | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kaethe Morris Hoffer
Executive Director
$139.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$135.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,051
Holly Verdeyen
Board President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Haines
Board Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cynthia Cuyjet
Board Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Courtney Henderson
Board Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Payne | Legal Director | 40 | $103.9K | $0 | $15.8K | $119.7K |
| Christina Zuba | Managing Attorney | 40 | $102.3K | $0 | $11.9K | $114.2K |
| Melanie Martin | Managing Attorney | 40 | $101.4K | $0 | $11.9K | $113.3K |
Elizabeth Payne
Legal Director
$119.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$103.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.8K
Christina Zuba
Managing Attorney
$114.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$102.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.9K
Melanie Martin
Managing Attorney
$113.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$101.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Lilek | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Fogus Gibson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Gold | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Boyd | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Holl-Chang | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Graber | Board Member |
Clare Lilek
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Denise Fogus Gibson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judy Gold
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.6M |
| $2.4M |
| $1M |
| $939.3K |
| 2020 | $2.2M | $1.9M | $2.2M | $833.9K | $731.9K |
| 2019 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $807K | $700K |
| 2018 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.3M | $713.1K | $639.9K |
| 2017 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.1M | $592.5K | $538.6K |
| 2016 | $1M | $1M | $980.5K | $551.6K | $513.8K |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $470.4K | $448.1K |
| 2014 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.2M | $458.9K | $454.7K |
| 2013 | $885.4K | $776.8K | $613.2K | $442.2K | $439.5K |
| 2012 | $696.9K | $667.4K | $690.6K | $170.5K | $139.8K |
| 2011 | $613.5K | $604.5K | $575.5K | $133.5K | $133.5K |
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| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Reena Panchal | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Reggie Rush | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kristen Boyd
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Holl-Chang
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rachel Graber
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Reena Panchal
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Reggie Rush
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0