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The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester

EIN 03-0519569 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER DELIVERS EXCELLENCE IN CHILD ABUSE RESPONSE, HEALING AND PREVENTION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE SERVICE, AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
54
Volunteers
181
Highest pay
$168,600, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 181% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (1)
  1. $2.9 million spent. THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER (THE CENTER) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY OR PHYSICALLY ABUSED CAN BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY OF HEALING. THE CENTER FACILITATES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS THAT INCLUDES 24 PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROVIDES THE PHYSICAL SPACE WHERE CASES OF CHILD SEXUAL AND SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE, WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND PRACTICAL ARE INVESTIGATED, EVALUATED, AND TREATED. IN 2024, THE CENTER EVALUATED NEARLY 1,800 CHILDREN FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE, AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN A WITNESS TO VIOLENCE. CHILDREN SEEN AT THE CENTER ARE ASSIGNED A FAMILY ADVOCATE, WILL RECEIVE A FORENSIC INTERVIEW, MAY BE REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND MAY RECEIVE A MEDICAL EXAM. THE CENTER ALSO LEADS THE MONROE COUNTY CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM, WHICH EVALUATES ALL SUDDEN, UNEXPLAINED, OR UNEXPECTED CHILD FATALITIES. THE CENTER ADDRESSES PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. IN 2024, THE CENTER EDUCATORS PROVIDED THE MBF CHILD SAFETY MATTERS CURRICULUM TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND APPROXIMATELY 44,220 STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR. THE CENTER OBTAINS ITS SUPPORT DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY FROM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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