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Prevent Child Abuse-Vermont

EIN 03-0267183 · Montpelier, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
20
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$90,121, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $461,391 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT GROUPS: THESE GROUPS ARE UNIQUE IN THAT THEY ARE PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED, PEER LED, SELF-HELP GROUPS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE. PARENTS COME BECAUSE THEY WANT HELP AND RECOGNIZE THEY NEED IT. NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE COURSES ON FAMILY LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, NON-ABUSIVE DISCIPLINE, HOW TO HAVE FAMILY MEETINGS,DEVELOPING EMPATHY, PREVENTING SEXUAL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER TOPICS.
  2. $392,447 spent. THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT ENCOMPASSES ALL THREE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRICULUM-BASED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS; CARE FOR KIDS, WE CARE ELEMENTARY, AND SAFE-T. THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CURRICULUM TRAINING, ALL SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS A 6-10 LESSON CURRICULUM TO BE USED WITH STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PRE-K - 8TH GRADE. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TWO PROGRAMS: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAININGS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS NINE DISTINCT TRAININGS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER ADULTS WHO SERVE OR LIVE WITH CHILDREN AROUND THE ISSUES OF CHILDREN'S SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND ABUSE PREVENTION. AS PART OF THESE TRAININGS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP NURTURE CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE. NATIONAL TRAINING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO HELP DEVELOP PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN OTHER STATES. NATIONAL TRAINING SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING PREVENTION PROGRAMS: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAININGS. THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT ENCOMPASSES ALL THREE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRICULUM-BASED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS; CARE FOR KIDS, WE CARE ELEMENTARY, AND SAFE-T. THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CURRICULUM TRAINING, ALL SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS A 6-10 LESSON CURRICULUM TO BE USED WITH STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PRE-K - 8TH GRADE. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TWO PROGRAMS: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAININGS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS NINE DISTINCT TRAININGS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER ADULTS WHO SERVE OR LIVE WITH CHILDREN AROUND THE ISSUES OF CHILDREN'S SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND ABUSE PREVENTION. AS PART OF THESE TRAININGS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP NURTURE CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE. NATIONAL TRAINING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO HELP DEVELOP PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN OTHER STATES. NATIONAL TRAINING SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING PREVENTION PROGRAMS: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAININGS.
  3. $120,312 spent. SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA PREVENTION: THIS PROGRAM TEACHES PARENTS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA THROUGH TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES.
  4. $38,993 spent. SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA PREVENTION: THIS PROGRAM TEACHES PARENTS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA THROUGH TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES. VERMONT PARENTS HOME COMPANION AND RESOURCE DIRECTORY: PARENTS HAVING CHILDREN THROUGH BIRTH OR ADOPTION, AS WELL AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS PUBLICATION. IT IS A GUIDE TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING "GOLDEN TIPS" ABOUT EVERYDAY PROBLEMS WITH CHILDREN AND A DIRECTORY OF A CHILD AND FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS IN VERMONT.
  5. SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA PREVENTION: THIS PROGRAM TEACHES PARENTS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA THROUGH TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES. VERMONT PARENTS HOME COMPANION AND RESOURCE DIRECTORY: PARENTS HAVING CHILDREN THROUGH BIRTH OR ADOPTION, AS WELL AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS PUBLICATION. IT IS A GUIDE TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING "GOLDEN TIPS" ABOUT EVERYDAY PROBLEMS WITH CHILDREN AND A DIRECTORY OF A CHILD AND FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS IN VERMONT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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