Childrens Advocacy Center of Bastrop County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER EXISTS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED, FAMILY-FOCUSED APPROACH TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 72%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $117,452, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 53% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $862,110 spent. Trauma-Informed Therapy and Family Advocacy-The Center delivered trauma-informed therapeutic services and family advocacy to child victims and their non-offending caregivers at no cost. Licensed therapists provided counseling to support healing and recovery, while family advocates assisted caregivers in navigating the legal, medical, and social service systems. These services promote emotional well-being and long-term stability for children and families affected by abuse.
- $305,314 spent. Forensic Interviewing-The Childrens Advocacy Center provided forensic interviews in a safe, child-friendly environment for children who were alleged victims of abuse or neglect. Trained forensic interviewers conducted neutral, developmentally appropriate interviews to reduce trauma and limit the need for multiple interviews. These services supported coordinated investigations and helped ensure children were protected and connected to needed services.
- $231,535 spent. Multidisciplinary Team Coordination and Prevention Education-The Center coordinated a multidisciplinary team response involving law enforcement, child protective services, medical and mental health professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to child abuse cases. In addition, the organization provided community education and prevention efforts to raise awareness, promote early reporting, and strengthen community capacity to protect children.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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