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Louisiana Alliance of Childrens Advocacy Centers

EIN 81-3869783 · Slidell, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$109,173, executive director

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 394% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (6)
  1. $1.6 million spent. STATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OF CACS AND TO ASSIST CACS IN ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS TO PROMOTE STATEWIDE QUALITY ASSURANCE.
  2. $1.3 million spent. STATE OF LOUISIANA ACT 662 TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILD AND YOUTH VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH CREATING A CARE COORDINATION MODEL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS, CASE COORDINATION, AND ADVISORY COUNCILS THAT ENSURES ALL CHILDREN IN LOUISIANA HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE.
  3. $298,063 spent. DOA/OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME LYCTC CONTRACT TO BUILD STATEWIDE CAPACITY TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF CHILD AND YOUTH VICTIMS OF HT, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ENSURING CULTURAL AWARENESS, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ACROSS SYSTEMS. OVC ALSO SEEKS TO INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF UNDER-IDENTIFIED TRAFFICKING TYPOLOGIES AND TO EXPAND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPROVED OUTREACH AND SERVICE DELIVERY TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
  4. $209,386 spent. LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANTS TO INCREASE LACAC STAFF EXPERTISE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CACS WITH REGARD TO LEGAL/FISCAL OVERSIGHT, FEDERAL GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE, EMERGING TRENDS, AND ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. VOCA ALSO SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF CACS TO INCREASE COLLABORATION AND ENHANCE THE CAC MODEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
  5. $201,275 spent. NATIONAL CHILDRENS ALLIANCE GRANTS TO INCREASE LACAC STAFF EXPERTISE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CACS WITH REGARD TO LEGAL/FISCAL OVERSIGHT, FEDERAL GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE, EMERGING TRENDS, AND ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. NCA ALSO SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF CACS TO INCREASE COLLABORATION AND ENHANCE THE CAC MODEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
  6. $24,719 spent. CHILDRENS JUSTICE ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AND TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF MEDICAL EXAMS AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER CLIENTS THROUGH FACILITATION OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS ACROSS LOUISIANA.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2016.

    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.

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