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Childrens Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass Inc

EIN 61-1221470 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER COORDINATES THE INVESTIGATION AND TREATMENT OF THE MOST SERIOUS CASES OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A NURTURING, FRIENDLY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT AT NO COST TO A CHILD'S FAMILY.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$150,900, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $488,138 spent. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS:EXAMS ARE CONDUCTED TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT INJURY, COLLECT FORENSIC EVIDENCE, AND PROVIDE REASSURANCE TO EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY.ALL EXAMS TAKE PLACE IN A BRIGHT, CHILD FRIENDLY CLINIC BY A BOARD CERTIFIED CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICIAN.150 CHILDREN RECEIVED ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND 150 MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS WERE CONDUCTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024.
  2. $746,569 spent. VICTIM ASSISTANCE:FAMILY ADVOCATES PROVIDE A BROAD ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE DYNAMICS OF ABUSE AND NAVIGATE THE COMPLICATED LEGAL PROCESS.CRISIS COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES MEET EVERY FAMILY'S UNIQUE NEEDS.495 CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SUPPORT AND CRISIS COUNSELING DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024.TRAUMA-FOCUSED THERAPY SERVICES PROMOTE EMOTIONAL HEALING AFTER ABUSE.INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY INCREASES COPING SKILLS AND REDUCES THE OCCUURENCE OF RE-TRAUMATIZATION.243 INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE WERE CONDUCTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024.
  3. $375,489 spent. FORENSIC INTERVIEWS:THE CENTER EMPLOYS SPECIALLY TRAINED INTERVIEWERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN TALKING TO CHILDREN IN CRISIS.THE DEVELOPMENTALLY SENSITIVE INTERVIEWS FOLLOW LEGALLY DEFENSIBLE BEST PRACTICE MODELS.928 CHILDREN RECEIVED FORENSIC INTERVIEWS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024.

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 November 6, 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 September 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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