Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina

EIN 58-1366718 · Morrisville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina Ensures that child maltreatment prevention is a priority for North Carolina and all communities have the knowledge, support, and resources to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
37
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$157,807, president and ceo

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: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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. $5.1 million spent. PCANC aims to promote positive relationships and environments for children and families, fostering hope and resilience. Impact of Family Resource Centers: 61 Family Resource Centers (FRCs) were supported statewide, serving as community hubs for families. After Hurricane Helene, FRCs provided immediate crisis assistance, including food, clothing, and shelter. PCANC coordinated support among FRCs to effectively meet community needs during recovery. Child Safeguarding Policies Implementation: Many youth-serving organizations lack comprehensive child safeguarding policies, risking gaps in protection. PCANC developed a toolkit to help organizations create effective safeguarding frameworks, resulting in 100% success among 38 participating FRCs. This initiative aims to make safeguarding policies standard practice across all youth-serving organizations in North Carolina. Empowering Parents Through Leadership: PCANC expanded the Circle of Parents program to enhance parent leadership and support networks. The program empowers parents to advocate for their needs and strengthen their families. Community Partnerships and Spotlights: PCANC highlights partnerships that enhance family support, showcasing organizations like TFSS and Mountain Child Advocacy Center. Monthly spotlights celebrate community efforts and the positive impact of collaboration on family well-being. Local Coalitions Advocating for Families: Local coalitions in five counties worked to address stressors affecting families, focusing on policy change. PCANC provided advocacy resources and support, empowering communities to drive their own change. Successful initiatives include developing plans for family support and advocating for affordable housing. Capacity Building for Family Support Agencies: PCANC offers coaching and technical assistance to strengthen family support programs across North Carolina. 100% of surveyed participants reported increased knowledge from PCANC trainings, enhancing service delivery. This initiative adapts support to meet the unique needs of each agency, fostering resilience and effectiveness.

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 August 1979.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.