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Protect All Children From Trafficking Inc

EIN 13-3755580 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT EVERY CHILD'S BASIC HUMAN RIGHT TO GROW UP FREE FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
28
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$198,339, chief executive off.

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $2.2 million spent. OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT EVERY CHILD'S BASIC HUMAN RIGHT TO GROW UP FREE FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING. ECPAT-USA BELONGS TO AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES, ALL WORKING TO END THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN. ECPAT-USA HAS CONSULTATIVE STATUS AT THE UNITED NATIONS AND IS ALSO RELATED TO THE UNITED NATIONS THROUGH THE UN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION. ECPAT-USA IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. IT ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES TO INFORM OUR COMMUNITIES ABOUT THIS HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS. ECPAT-USA IS EMPOWERING YOUTH TO TAKE THE LEAD IN ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING EFFORTS WITH ITS YOUTH AGAINST CHILD TRAFFICKING (Y-ACT) PROGRAM. CHILDREN ARE THE PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS AND ADVOCATE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. ECPAT-USA TRAINS STUDENTS TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, EDUCATING THEM ON THE FACTS, MISCONCEPTIONS AND RISKS OF TRAFFICKING. ECPAT-USA PROMOTES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION WITHIN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. PRIVATE SECTOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS WITHIN THE TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES. COMPANIES ARE OFFERED EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER METHODS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

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 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 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 September 1994.

    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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