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Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect of Jackson Cnty

EIN 38-2331754 · Jackson, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE TO EDUCATE AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. CPCAN STRIVES TO PREVENT THE MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN BEFORE IT HAPPENS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS, AND BY OFFERING PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING, A. STEWARDS OF CHILDREN - CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR ADULTS B. MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING - TEACHING HOW TO RECONGIZE AND REPORT SUSPECTED MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN C. ANNUAL TRAININGS FOR PROFESSIONALS D. TRAUNCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE JACKSON FAMILY COURT E. SAFE SLEEP - TO PROTECT INFANTS FROM SLEEP RELATED DEATH F. PERIOD OF PURPLE CRYING - TO PROTECT INFANTS FROM SLEEP SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME G. COMMUNITY EDUCATION - OFFER PRESENTATIONS AND CHILD SAFETY AND PARENT EDUCATIONAL INFO

Income
$81,174
Spending
$72,996
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Highest pay
$32,970, executive di

Source: Form 990EZ 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 84% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 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 10% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $13,800 spent. STEWARDS OF CHILDREN - TRAINING ADULTS IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING - PRESENTATIONS RESULT IN ADULTS TRAINED IN RECONGIZING AND REPORTED SUSPECTED CHILD MALTREATMENT TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS - TRAINING IN RECONGIZING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT STRONG NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM PROVIDED EDUCATION TO IMPROVE THE PARENTING SKILLS OF FATHERS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED FATHERS WITH METHODS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN PERIOD OF PURPLE CRYING - PRESENTATIONS FOR NEW PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO PREVENT SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
  2. $8,898 spent. PROVIDE TRUANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING ATTENDANCE PROBLEMS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN - THIS INCLUDES PERFORMING EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT ASSESSMENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JACKSON FAMILY COURT TO HELP FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH TRAUNCY.
  3. $4,511 spent. THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION INCREASES THE NUMBER OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS NECESSARY FOR INCREASING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION EFFORTS IN JACKSON COUNTY.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 October 1981.

    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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