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Childrens Advocacy Center of Suffolk County Inc

EIN 04-3273300 · Boston, MA

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

TO UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
22
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$190,510, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 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 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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

    14 of 14 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 July 31, 2025, 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. $1.4 million spent. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITES PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH YEAR IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, MORE THAN 1,600 YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ARE REFERRED TO THE CAC FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, THE CAC COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF CHILD PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL EXPERTS AND TRAUMA CLINICIANS UNDER ONE ROOF TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC'S CHILD-FRIENDLY, TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM IS BASED IN BOSTON, CO-LOCATED WITH PARTNER AGENCIES. THE CAC IS A FULLY ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.THE CAC'S TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS WORKS TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST: SAFETY AND HEALING.MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS:THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ("MDT") IS THE HEART OF THE CAC'S RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE MDT IS TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE AND TO DETERMINE THE BEST RESPONSE FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY.FORENSIC INTERVIEWING:FORENSIC INTERVIEWS PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO TELL THEIR STORY TO EXPERTS WHO WILL LISTEN TO THEM, PROTECT THEM, AND HELP THEM HEAL. THE ELECTRONICALLY-RECORDED INTERVIEW TYPICALLY INVOLVES A CHILD SPEAKING WITH A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER WHILE TEAM MEMBERS OBSERVE THE INTERVIEW THROUGH A ONE-WAY MIRROR.MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:THE CAC'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. TO FURTHER SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE TEAM INCLUDES A FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST AND FAMILY ADVOCATES. THE FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING NEEDED HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATES OFFER EDUCATION, ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS FOR NECESSARY SERVICES. THIS SUPPORT IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER.MEDICAL SERVICES:THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, PROVIDES SPECIALIZED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER ("PEDI-SANE") AT NO COST TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.SEEN/CHILD TRAFFICKING RESPONSE:THE SUPPORT TO END EXPLOITATION NOW PROGRAM ("SEEN" PROGRAM) AT THE CAC PROVIDES EXPERT CASE COORDINATION AND TRAINING TO CREATE A SAFETY NET FOR HIGH RISK AND EXPLOITED YOUTH.OUTREACH AND TRAINING:THE CAC'S OUTREACH & TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH. DEMAND FOR TRAINING HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY WITH GROWING DEMAND FOR TRAINING REGARDING ONLINE SAFETY AND SUPPORTING YOUTH WHO ARE IMPACTED BY ONLINE EXPLOITATION. THE CAC TRAINING TEAM INCLUDES A TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR TO HELP MEET THIS DEMAND.DATA & EVALUATION:THE CAC HIRED ITS FIRST DATA ANALYST IN 2022 TO ENHANCE THE CAC'S DATA COLLECTION, EVALUATION AND CASE TRACKING WITH THE GOALS OF ENSURING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY AND CONDUCTING PROGRAM EVALUATION TO BETTER MEASURE IMPACT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 July 2025.

    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 August 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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