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Mary Abbott Childrens House Inc

EIN 73-1512416 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO TELL THEIR STORY. WE OFFER FORESNIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMS, AND ADVOCACY. WE ALSO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON HOW TO BE RECOGNIZE AND REPORT CHILD ABUSE. ABBOTT HOUSE COORDINATED THE CLEVELAND COUNTY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT). IT IS COMPRISED OF ABBOTT HOUSE STAFF, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
19
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.0 million spent. WE PROVIDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS TO CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE, AND/OR NEGLECT. WE PROVIDED 1,000 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS IN 2024. WE PRIMARILY SERVE DA DISTRICT 21- CLEVELAND, GARVIN, AND MCCLAIN COUNTIES - BUT WE SERVE CHILDREN IN OTHER COUNTIES AS NEEDED. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.
  2. $394,480 spent. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL EXAMS TO CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND/OR NEGLECT. WE PROVIDED 827 MEDICAL EXAMS IN 2024. WE PRIMARILY SERVE DA DISTRICT 21- CLEVELAND, GARVIN, AND MCCLAIN COUNTIES - BUT WE SERVE CHILDREN IN OTHER COUNTIES AS NEEDED. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.
  3. $58,442 spent. WE PROVIDE ADVOCACY TO ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO VISIT ABBOTT HOUSE DUE TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THIS INCLUDES NOT ONLY EDUCATION THEM ABOU THE PROCESS WHILE HERE, BUT ALSO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THEY LEAVE ABBOTT HOUSE; THE COURT PROCESS, ETC. WE SET UP FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS. WE PROVIDE REFERRALS AND RESOURCES FOR OTHER OBSTACLES THE CHILD OR FAMILY MAY BE FACING, SUCH AS LACK OF TRANSPORTATION TO TEH CHILD'S COUNSELING APPOINTMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 1998.

    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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