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Dakota Childrens Advocacy Center

EIN 81-4096679 · Bismarck, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HOPE, HEALTH, AND HEALING TO TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
25
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$127,773, executive di

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

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 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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 (1)
  1. $1.7 million spent. THE DAKOTA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER (DCAC) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 AS A RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE ACROSS THE STATE OF ND. WE WERE THE FIRST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE STATE AND WAS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IN 1998. OVER THE PAST 27 YEARS, THE DCAC HAS GROWN TO BE A LEADER IN THE FIELD FOR CHILD ABUSE AND TRAUMA INTERVENTION. CURRENTLY THE DCAC SERVES OVER 1000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR FROM 57% OF THE STATE. THE MISSION OF THE DCAC IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HOPE, HEALTH, AND HEALING TO TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2017 WE BECAME AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 ORGANIZATION. IN 2020 WE OPENED A SECOND LOCATION IN DICKINSON, ND WITH OUTREACH SERVICES TO MCKENZIE COUNTY (2022), STANDING ROCK RESERVATION (2022, AND STARK COUNTY (2023) TO INCREASE SERVICES FOR KIDS ACROSS THE STATE. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED OVER 19,000 SERVICES TO OVER 1,000 PEOPLE, SERVING VICTIMS FROM 57% OF THE COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES. THE DAKOTA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER (DCAC) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 AS A RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE ACROSS THE STATE OF ND. WE WERE THE FIRST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE STATE AND WAS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IN 1998. OVER THE PAST 27 YEARS, THE DCAC HAS GROWN TO BE A LEADER IN THE FIELD FOR CHILD ABUSE AND TRAUMA INTERVENTION. CURRENTLY THE DCAC SERVES OVER 1000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR FROM 57% OF THE STATE. THE MISSION OF THE DCAC IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HOPE, HEALTH, AND HEALING TO TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2017 WE BECAME AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 ORGANIZATION. IN 2020 WE OPENED A SECOND LOCATION IN DICKINSON, ND WITH OUTREACH SERVICES TO MCKENZIE COUNTY (2022), STANDING ROCK RESERVATION (2022, AND STARK COUNTY (2023) TO INCREASE SERVICES FOR KIDS ACROSS THE STATE. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED OVER 19,000 SERVICES TO OVER 1,000 PEOPLE, SERVING VICTIMS FROM 57% OF THE COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES.

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 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 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 August 2017.

    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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