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Child Advocacy Center of Allen County Indiana Inc

EIN 35-2096006 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE NEUTRAL, CHILD-FRIENDLY, FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND INTER-AGENCY COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF REPORTED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS.

Income
$388,439
Spending
$338,207
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
10
Volunteers
11

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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, 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. $287,034 spent. THE CENTER IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE COMPLEXITIES OF INVESTIGATING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A NEUTRAL, ALL- INCLUSIVE LOCATION WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE WORKERS, FORENSIC NURSES, VICTIM ADVOCATES, AND PROSECUTORS WORK IN COOPERATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE CENTER STRESSES COORDINATION OF SERVICES BY BRINGING TOGETHER THESE AGENCIES AS A MULTI- DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE, CHILD-FOCUSED APPROACH TO CASES INVOLVING CHILD MALTREATMENT; ENSURING THAT THE CHILD IS NOT RE- VICTIMIZED BY THE VERY SYSTEM WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THEM. THE CENTER OFFERS CONSISTENT AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CENTER HAS CREATED THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS TOGETHER TO AFFECT JUSTICE FOR THESE CHILDREN. THE DIVISION OF CHILD SERVICES, THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE FORT WAYNE SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT CENTER, AND IRIS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (IRIS), ENSURE THAT WE WILL PROVIDE A NON-DUPLICATIVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO COMPREHENSIVELY MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS. THE CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE (NCA). THE NCA PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS TO CURRENT RESEARCH FINDINGS ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS ACROSS THE NATION. NCA ALSO ASSISTS MANY DEVELOPING CENTERS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS, AND CHILD ABUSE PROFESSIONALS. THE CENTER IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE COMPLEXITIES OF INVESTIGATING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A NEUTRAL, ALL- INCLUSIVE LOCATION WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE WORKERS, FORENSIC NURSES, VICTIM ADVOCATES, AND PROSECUTORS WORK IN COOPERATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. THE CENTER STRESSES COORDINATION OF SERVICES BY BRINGING TOGETHER THESE AGENCIES AS A MULTI- DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE, CHILD-FOCUSED APPROACH TO CASES INVOLVING CHILD MALTREATMENT; ENSURING THAT THE CHILD IS NOT RE- VICTIMIZED BY THE VERY SYSTEM WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THEM. THE CENTER OFFERS CONSISTENT AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CENTER HAS CREATED THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS TOGETHER TO AFFECT JUSTICE FOR THESE CHILDREN. THE DIVISION OF CHILD SERVICES, THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE FORT WAYNE SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT CENTER, AND IRIS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (IRIS), ENSURE THAT WE WILL PROVIDE A NON-DUPLICATIVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO COMPREHENSIVELY MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS. THE CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE (NCA). THE NCA PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS TO CURRENT RESEARCH FINDINGS ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS ACROSS THE NATION. NCA ALSO ASSISTS MANY DEVELOPING CENTERS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS, AND CHILD ABUSE PROFESSIONALS.

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 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 2025.

    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 September 2000.

    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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