West Virginia Child Abuse Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND CONTINUATION OF CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS SO THAT WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES CAN BETTER SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHEN CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE ARISE.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 9
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 67% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
- $528,282 spent. EXPANSION WVCAN has developed and maintained critical partnerships with funders in the state and region to grow the number of WV counties served by an accredited CAC from 38 in 2016 to 48 as of 2025. WVCAN is aiding in the expansion and development of CACs in unserved counties, with our goal of full state coverage on the horizon.
- $359,828 spent. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WWCAN helped local CACs evaluate their programs, measure outcomes, and improve the quality of services they provide to children, families, and the communities they serve. Every CAC in WV received an individualized data report comparing their annual data with other CACs in the state across the nation. WVCAN conducted on-site statewide training sessions, worked with local CACs by providing team trainings and conducting new director orientation sessions. This fiscal year, WVCAN provided individualized technical assistance to all 21 WV CACS.
- $92,869 spent. AWARENESS WVCAN continued to educate the public and key stakeholders on the prevalence, signs and symptoms of child abuse, recognition and response, and the healing work of child advocacy centers. . We released our statewide data report, which included a content series on social media and several stories in the news. Lastly, we hosted awareness activities in April for Child Abuse Awareness Month, including the High5Drive for Brave WV Kids.
- Program Service Expenses 81,774, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Prevention Program Support WVCAN participated in the Child Sexual Abuse Workgroup with partnering organizations, continued dissemination of the K-12 Body Safety Education Toolkit, school service personel child abuse recognition and response training videos and materials with child advocacy centers, youth-serving organizations, and schools and promoted partner organizations resources and webinars on prevention.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 April 2009.
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 November 4, 2026.
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