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Safe Children Foundation

EIN 46-1358388 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SAFESPOT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY NAVIGATE THE INVESTIGATION AND AFTERMATH OF ABUSE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
21
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$126,851, ceo

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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $451,404 spent. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY - USING EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS, INCLUDING TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TF-CBT) AND CHILD FAMILY TRAUMATIC STRESS INTERVENTION (CFTSI), SAFESPOT THERAPISTS WORK WITH YOUNG SURVIVORS TO BUILD COPING STRATEGIES, REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, ADDRESS NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS SUCH AS DISTORTED THINKING AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM, AND REGAIN THE ABILITY TO FORM TRUSTING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. CAREGIVERS ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILD'S THERAPY - THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND JOINT SESSIONS, OUR THERAPISTS HELP FAMILY MEMBERS TO COPE EFFECTIVELY WITH THEIR OWN EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND DEVELOP SKILLS THAT SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $426,326 spent. FORENSIC INTERVIEW - WHEN POLICE OR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES RECEIVE A REPORT THAT A CHILD HAS BEEN SEXUALLY OR PHYSICALLY ABUSED, OR HAS WITNESSED A VIOLENT CRIME, THE CHILD IS BROUGHT TO SAFESPOT FOR A FORENSIC INTERVIEW. THE GOAL OF THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW IS TO ELICIT INFORMATION THAT EVALUATES THE SAFETY OF THE CHILD, ASSESSES THE NEED FOR MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE, CORROBORATES OR REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT; AND PROVIDES EVIDENCE IN THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR CHILD FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS ASK QUESTIONS THAT ARE STRUCTURED TO AVOID RE-TRAUMATIZING THE CHILD OR COMPROMISING THE INVESTIGATION. INTERVIEWS ARE OBSERVED BY MEMBERS OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHILD ABUSE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM - INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CHILD WELFARE WORKERS - TO ENSURE THAT THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION IS COORDINATED, AND WRAP-AROUND CARE IS PROVIDED TO THE CHILD AND FAMILY.
  3. $376,171 spent. FAMILY ADVOCACY - SAFESPOT FAMILY ADVOCATES MEET WITH THE CAREGIVERS TO LISTEN AND OFFER CRISIS RESPONSE AND SUPPORT. ADVOCATES PROVIDE RESOURCES, SERVICE REFERRALS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND GUIDANCE ON NAVIGATING THE CHILD WELFARE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS. CAREGIVERS ARE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF ABUSE AND TRAUMA, AS WELL AS STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE INITIATED AT THE TIME OF THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW BUT CONTINUE FOR AS LONG AS THE FAMILY NEEDS SUPPORT.

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

  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 January 2013.

    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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