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Cambria County Child Advocacy Center Inc

EIN 47-4411272 · Johnstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH WAS ORGANIZED IN JULY 2015 THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICE, THE CAMBRIA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, VICTIM SERVICES, INC., PEDIATRIC CARE SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO SHARED A VISION OF A PLACE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS BY FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS, HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE AND ASSURING THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT SERVES AS A GATEWAY TO MUCH NEEDED SERVICES FOR CHILD VICTIMS, SUCH AS: FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, TRAUMA ASSESSMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, VICTIM SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AND COURT

Income
$505,195
Spending
$435,307
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
5
Volunteers
6

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $375,144 spent. CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH WAS ORGANIZED IN JULY 2015 THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICE, THE CAMBRIA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, VICTIM SERVICES, INC., PEDIATRIC CARE SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO SHARED A VISION OF A PLACE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS BY FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS, HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE AND ASSURING THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT SERVES AS A GATEWAY TO MUCH NEEDED SERVICES FOR CHILD VICTIMS, SUCH AS: FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, TRAUMA ASSESSMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, VICTIM SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AND COURTROOM PREPARATION. THESE SERVICES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH WAS ORGANIZED IN JULY 2015 THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF CAMBRIA COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICE, THE CAMBRIA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, VICTIM SERVICES, INC., PEDIATRIC CARE SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO SHARED A VISION OF A PLACE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS BY FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS, HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE AND ASSURING THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT SERVES AS A GATEWAY TO MUCH NEEDED SERVICES FOR CHILD VICTIMS, SUCH AS: FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, TRAUMA ASSESSMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, VICTIM SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AND COURTROOM PREPARATION. THESE SERVICES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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