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Childsafe

EIN 74-2633697 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDSAFE RESTORES HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH EXPERT TREATMENT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN TRAUMATIZED BY SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT, WHILE WORKING WITH A MULTI DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO EACH CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY AND BRING PERPETRATORS TO JUSTICE.

Income
$33.3 million
Spending
$24.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 83%
Employees
96
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$180,198, president / 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 330% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $2.6 million spent. FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - ONCE REFERRED FOR A FORENSIC INTERVIEW, THE CHILD IS REGISTERED IN OUR CLIENT SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE FAMILY IS ASSIGNED A FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (FSS) WHO WORKS WITH THAT FAMILY FROM THE MOMENT THEY ENTER OUR DOORS UNTIL THE CHILD TURNS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR IS NO LONGER IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. THE FSS ASSISTS WITH: ENSURING THE CHILD AND FAMILY UNDERSTAND THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW PROCESS AND WHAT HAPPENS IF THE CHILD MAKES A POSITIVE OUTCRY OF ABUSE; REDUCING FAMILY ANXIETY ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING THE INITIAL VISIT BY EXPLAINING THE LEGAL AND CIVIL INVESTIGATIONS PROCESS; ASSISTING THE FAMILY WITH IDENTIFYING THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND ENSURING THE FAMILY IS LINKED/HAS ACCESS TO SUPPORT; ENSURING ALL THE CHILD'S NEEDS ARE MET BY REFERRING THEM FOR COUNSELING SERVICES, VICTIMS ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND ANY OTHER SERVICES NEEDED; AND PROVIDE CRISIS COUNSELING TO ASSIST THE FAMILY.
  2. $1.7 million spent. COUNSELING SERVICES-CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS RECOVERING FROM THE EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD ABUSE ARE TRAUMATIZED LONG AFTER THE ABUSE HAS ENDED. THEIR VICTIMS KNOW MORE THAN 97% OF THE ALLEGED PERPETRATORS INVOLVED IN CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION, AND OFTEN THE ABUSER IS SOMEONE THE CHILD OR FAMILY MEMBERS CARE ABOUT OR TRUST. AS A RESULT, CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS STRUGGLE TO ESTABLISH TRUST, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE AND A SENSE OF SECURITY AND CONTROL IN THEIR LIVES, AND FAMILIES ARE OFTEN TORN APART. CHILDSAFE PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND THEIR SUPPORTIVE FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH COUNSELING SERVICES. THIS CRISIS AND LONG-TERM THERAPY IS AVAILABLE TO THE CHILD VICTIMS, THEIR SIBLINGS, AND ALL SUPPORTIVE FAMILY MEMBERS TO HELP WITH HEALING. COUNSELING MAY ALSO INCLUDE PLAY THERAPY OR ADVENTURE THERAPY AND IS PROVIDED BY COUNSELORS TRAINED IN TRAUMA TREATMENT. THE CHILDREN WE WORK WITH COME TO US WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM, FEELING ISOLATED AND DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CHILDREN. COUNSELING SERVICES ALLOW US TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED TREATMENT AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE HEALING PROCESS CAN OCCUR.
  3. $887,123 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH-BECAUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE CRUCIAL TO STOPPING THE CYCLE OF ABUSE, WE WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO EMPOWER CHANGE. CHILDSAFE PROVIDES TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROFESSIONALS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE.
  4. $15.8 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDES $15,203,267 OF CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO SALADO CREEK CAMPUS HOLDING CORPORATION, A RELATED PARTY. THESE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SALADO CREEK CAMPUS WHUCH WAS BUILT FOR AND IS USED BY CHILDSAFE, AS SUCH, MANAGEMENT DETERMINED 100% OF THE CAMPUS DEPRECIATION WILL BE ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1992.

    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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