Lake County Childrens Advocacy Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Lake County Childrens Advocacy Center (LCCAC) facilitates the interagency coordinated response of child sexual abuse and physical abuse allegations in Lake County. A committed and effective Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) is the foundation of the LCCAC. The MDT coordinates the investigation and service deliveries to children and families while preserving and respecting the rights of the clients in addition to the mandates and obligations of each agency. The MDT consists of Lake County States Attorneys Office Specialized Victims Unit Prosecutors, Mental Health Providers, Victim Advocates, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Investigators, Medical Providers, Law Enforcement Personnel, and Forensic Interviewers.
- Income
- $157,485
- Spending
- $199,451
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $173,031, executive dir.
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 61% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $166,973 spent. The LCCAC provides a multidisciplinary interagency coordinated response team (MDT) for children under the age of 18 when there has been an allegation of sexual abuse, physical abuse or a child has witnessed a major crime. The MDT representatives (medical professionals, law enforcement, victim advocates, mental health, prosecution, and DCFS) contribute their knowledge, experience, and expertise for a coordinated, comprehensive, compassionate and professional response to ensure the childs safety. Not included in the Program Service expenses are contributed services paid directly by the Lake County State's Attorney's Office (LCSAO) in the amount of $1,646,328, which is net of $22,277 of expenses reimbursed by LCCAC. The County of Lake provides office space, at no cost, with an estimated value of $48,000. Contributed services for the fiscal year totaled $1,694,328 ($1,646,328 + $48,000). During the year, the LCSAO received grant funds from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services of $613,662, the Illinois Attorney General's Office of $38,384, and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority of $254,846. These grants were used to pay for salaries, benefits and occupancy expenses on behalf of the LCCAC.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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