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Greater Richmond Scan -Stop Child Abuse Now-Inc

EIN 54-1584969 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF SCAN IS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND HELP CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES AND CARES FOR ITS CHILDREN. THROUGH ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS, SCAN STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY NEEDED TO HELP BUILD SAFE, STABLE, NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND TO LESSEN THE NEGATIVE IMPACT FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA HAVE ON VICTIMS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
69
Volunteers
156
Highest pay
$155,592, executive director

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    29 of 29 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER IS A PLACE FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILIES TO RECEIVE CHILD FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, TRAUMA-FOCUSED TREATMENT SERVICES, FAMILY ADVOCACY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE REVIEW, AND CASE TRACKING IN ONE PHYSICAL LOCATION. THE CACS SERVED 895 CHILDREN WHO WERE ALLEGED VICTIMS OF SEVERE PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE (INCLUDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING, CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND WITNESS TO VIOLENCE) AND 695 ADULTS.
  2. $279,001 spent. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND GIVE CAREGIVERS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO PROVIDE HEALTHY HOMES FOR CHILDREN. FSP PROVIDES INTENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVED 360 CAREGIVERS AND 52 CHILDREN DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $662,039 spent. THE CIRCLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CPP) OFFERS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA RELATED TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPOSURE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. BY INCORPORATING CAREGIVERS, SCAN ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES FAMILY FUNCTIONING. CPP SERVED 18 CHILDREN AND 28 CAREGIVERS IN 24-25.
  4. $379,580 spent. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES TRAINS VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN THE RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT PROCESS. CASAS SERVE AS THE VOICE OF THE CHILD IN THE COURTROOM AND STAY ON EACH CASE UNTIL THE CHILD IS IN A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME. SCAN'S CASA PROGRAM SERVED 167 CHILDREN IN 24-25.
  5. $543,309 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS EMCOMPASSES ALL OF SCAN'S PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ARE AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL, COMMUNITY, AND STATE LEVEL, INCLUDING THE GREATER RICHMOND TICN (TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITY NETWORK). COMMUNITY PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 5,721 ADULTS THROUGH SCREENINGS AND VARIOUS TRAININGS ON CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE PARENTING. SCAN SERVES AS THE BACKBONE FOR THE GREATER RICHMOND TICN. ADDITIONALLY, SCAN PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO TICNS ACROSS VIRGINIA.

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 1991.

    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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