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Global Child Advocates

EIN 26-3666515 · Dripping Springs, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES IS A DEDICATED TEAM OF CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALISTS WHOSE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LAYERS OF PROTECTION AROUND CHILDREN TO PREVENT ABUSE, TRAFFICKING, AND EXPLOITATION.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$870,817
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$65,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $695,856 spent. GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES STRENGTHENS CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS SO CHILDREN GROW UP SAFE AND LOVED IN FAMILIES. CORE OUTCOMES INCLUDE: TRANSFORMING CARE: HELPING REDESIGN CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS TO PREVENT SEPARATION, SUPPORT REUNIFICATION, EXPAND KINSHIP, FOSTER, AND ADOPTION; PERMANENCY: SUPPORTING CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE SAFE, PERMANENT FAMILY SOLUTIONS THROUGH REUNIFICATION, KINSHIP, FOSTER, OR ADOPTIVE CARE; AND FAMILY PRESERVATION: EQUIPPING VULNERABLE FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT TO PROVIDE STABLE, NURTURING, PROTECTIVE CARE AND PREVENT UNNECESSARY SEPARATION. ADVOCACY: ADVANCING NATIONAL AND GLOBAL POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE FAMILY-BASED CARE AND REDUCE UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN.
  2. $70,019 spent. SOJOURN STUDIO IS GCAS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OPERATING ON THE THAILAND-MYANMAR BORDER THAT EMPOWERS VULNERABLE YOUNG WOMEN AND MOTHERS THROUGH DIGNIFIED EMPLOYMENT. ARTISANS HANDCRAFT JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES WHILE GAINING MARKETABLE SKILLS, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FAIR WAGES, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH BENEFITS, AND MATERNITY SUPPORT. THROUGH SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT, WOMEN INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY, STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES, AND GAIN GREATER AGENCY OVER THEIR LIVES AND THE FUTURES OF THEIR CHILDREN.
  3. $47,288 spent. FREEDOM RESTORATION PROJECT IS A PROGRAM PARTNER OF GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES SERVING MIGRANT FAMILIES ON THE THAILAND-MYANMAR BORDER. THE PARTNERSHIP HELPS PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND EXPLOITATION AFFECTING VULNERABLE WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES FACING DISPLACEMENT AND POVERTY. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN, PREVENTION EDUCATION, CRISIS SUPPORT, DROP-IN SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING, AND FAMILY STABILITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS BREAK GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 March 2009.

    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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