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Butler County Alliance for Children

EIN 46-4129524 · Butler, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN IS EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$551,924
Spending
$577,431
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
9
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$67,371, executive di

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 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $509,903 spent. BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO COME TOGETHER TO MEET WITH FAMILIES AND MAKE CASE DECISIONS. STAFF OF BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. ONCE THE REFERRAL IS RECEIVED, STAFF COORDINATE THE REQUESTED SERVICES WITH INVESTIGATORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES LEGALLY SOUND FORENSIC INTERVIEWING SERVICES, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, SERVICE REFERRAL, SPECIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEETINGS, MONTHLY CASE REVIEW TEAM MEETINGS AND LOCAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO COME TOGETHER TO MEET WITH FAMILIES AND MAKE CASE DECISIONS. STAFF OF BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. ONCE THE REFERRAL IS RECEIVED, STAFF COORDINATE THE REQUESTED SERVICES WITH INVESTIGATORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. BUTLER COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES LEGALLY SOUND FORENSIC INTERVIEWING SERVICES, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, SERVICE REFERRAL, SPECIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEETINGS, MONTHLY CASE REVIEW TEAM MEETINGS AND LOCAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

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

  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 June 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 July 2014.

    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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