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Lincoln-Lancaster County Child Advocacy Center

EIN 47-0793765 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER CHILD VICTIMS THROUGH SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF ABUSE. TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND RESILIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
44
Volunteers
309
Highest pay
$123,518, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $2.3 million spent. BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER UNITES MULTIPLE AGENCIES WHO RESPOND TO CHILD ABUSE THROUGH A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP. WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN UNDER ONE ROOF. WE HAVE BOTH A PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND DIRECT CARE SERVICES FOR THE DURATION OF A CASE. PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS OFFERED TO BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION, COMMUNITY TRAINING, AND ONGOING EDUCATION FOR PARTNER AGENCIES. IN 2025, BRAVEBE PROVIDED PREVENTION SERVICES TO 2,541 YOUTH; 8,026 ADULTS; FOR A TOTAL OF 10,567 INDIVIDUALS. TALKING ABOUT ABUSE IS HARD, ESPECIALLY FOR A CHILD STRUGGLING TO UNDERSTAND THE ABUSE IN THE FIRST PLACE. BRAVEBE FOLLOWS EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOLS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BY PROVIDING INTERVENTION AFTER DISCLOSURE. BRAVEBE SERVICES ALLOW CHILDREN TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE HEARD, RECOGNIZE AND DETERMINE IF THERE ARE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND DEVELOP STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH A TRAUMA-TRAINED ADVOCATE WHO CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE IN 17 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS (1,123 IN 2025); MEDICAL EVALUATIONS (453 IN 2025); ON-GOING ADVOCACY (18,709 SESSIONS IN 2025); COURT SCHOOL; REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (459 IN 2025); CASE COORDINATION (294 INTERAGENCY MEETINGS FACILITATED), AND THROUGH OUR TEAM RESPONSE TO ANTI-TRAFFICKING & CHILD EXPLOITATION (TRACE) PROGRAM. BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER UNITES MULTIPLE AGENCIES WHO RESPOND TO CHILD ABUSE THROUGH A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP. WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN UNDER ONE ROOF. WE HAVE BOTH A PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND DIRECT CARE SERVICES FOR THE DURATION OF A CASE. PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS OFFERED TO BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION, COMMUNITY TRAINING, AND ONGOING EDUCATION FOR PARTNER AGENCIES. IN 2025, BRAVEBE PROVIDED PREVENTION SERVICES TO 2,541 YOUTH; 8,026 ADULTS; FOR A TOTAL OF 10,567 INDIVIDUALS. TALKING ABOUT ABUSE IS HARD, ESPECIALLY FOR A CHILD STRUGGLING TO UNDERSTAND THE ABUSE IN THE FIRST PLACE. BRAVEBE FOLLOWS EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOLS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BY PROVIDING INTERVENTION AFTER DISCLOSURE. BRAVEBE SERVICES ALLOW CHILDREN TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE HEARD, RECOGNIZE AND DETERMINE IF THERE ARE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND DEVELOP STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH A TRAUMA-TRAINED ADVOCATE WHO CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE IN 17 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS (1,123 IN 2025); MEDICAL EVALUATIONS (453 IN 2025); ON-GOING ADVOCACY (18,709 SESSIONS IN 2025); COURT SCHOOL; REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (459 IN 2025); CASE COORDINATION (294 INTERAGENCY MEETINGS FACILITATED), AND THROUGH OUR TEAM RESPONSE TO ANTI-TRAFFICKING & CHILD EXPLOITATION (TRACE) PROGRAM.

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 March 1996.

    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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