Childrens Advocacy Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP AND HEAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN TRAUMATIZED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT. BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A VOICE, WE PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES WHEN THEY NEED IT THE MOST.
- Income
- $285,800
- Spending
- $227,861
- Spent on programs
- 68%
- Reserves
- 20.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 27
- Highest pay
- $58,461, executive di
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1568% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $54,928 spent. PROGRAM 1 - COMMUNITY CLOSET & FOOD PANTRY THE COMMUNITY CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY (CLOSET) PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CLOSET OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO HELP FAMILIES IN DISTRESS, PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS, AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. AT THE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER, WE OFTEN ENCOUNTER CASES WHERE THE ABUSER SERVES AS THE HOUSEHOLD'S PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME. FOR NONOFFENDING PARENTS, WHO ARE TYPICALLY SINGLE MOTHERS FACING SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE CLOSET OFFERS A VITAL REPRIEVE AS THEY NAVIGATE THE PATH TO PREVENTING FURTHER VICTIMIZATION. BY ADDRESSING THEIR BASIC NEEDS, WE FOSTER A SENSE OF WELL- BEING FOR THE CHILDREN AND ENABLE THE NONOFFENDING PARENT(S) TO FOCUS ON THE CHILD VICTIM, PROCESS THE TRAUMA, STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT, AND BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS. THE CLOSET PROVIDES: -NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY. -HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS TO MAINTAIN SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS. -TOYS AND BLANKETS TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. -JOURNALS AND GEL PENS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES. -DOOR ALARMS FOR FAMILIES WHERE THE SUSPECTED PERPETRATOR REMAINS IN THE HOME. -GAS GIFT CARDS TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION TO FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. -NEW CLOTHING AND SHOE ITEMS TO PROVIDE DIGNITY AND STABILITY TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES. THE CLOSET FILLS A NEED IDENTIFIED BY ONSITE AGENCY PARTNERS AT THE SNCAC TO PROVIDE NECESSITIES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN OR AT THE EDGE OF POVERTY. BY WORKING WITH SNCAC FAMILY ADVOCATES, WHO MEET DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY NEED, THE CLOSET ENSURES THAT THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. PROGRAM 1 - COMMUNITY CLOSET & FOOD PANTRY THE COMMUNITY CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY (CLOSET) PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CLOSET OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO HELP FAMILIES IN DISTRESS, PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS, AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. AT THE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER, WE OFTEN ENCOUNTER CASES WHERE THE ABUSER SERVES AS THE HOUSEHOLD'S PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME. FOR NONOFFENDING PARENTS, WHO ARE TYPICALLY SINGLE MOTHERS FACING SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES, THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE CLOSET OFFERS A VITAL REPRIEVE AS THEY NAVIGATE THE PATH TO PREVENTING FURTHER VICTIMIZATION. BY ADDRESSING THEIR BASIC NEEDS, WE FOSTER A SENSE OF WELL- BEING FOR THE CHILDREN AND ENABLE THE NONOFFENDING PARENT(S) TO FOCUS ON THE CHILD VICTIM, PROCESS THE TRAUMA, STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT, AND BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS. THE CLOSET PROVIDES: -NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY. -HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS TO MAINTAIN SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS. -TOYS AND BLANKETS TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. -JOURNALS AND GEL PENS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES. -DOOR ALARMS FOR FAMILIES WHERE THE SUSPECTED PERPETRATOR REMAINS IN THE HOME. -GAS GIFT CARDS TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION TO FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EXAMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. -NEW CLOTHING AND SHOE ITEMS TO PROVIDE DIGNITY AND STABILITY TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES. THE CLOSET FILLS A NEED IDENTIFIED BY ONSITE AGENCY PARTNERS AT THE SNCAC TO PROVIDE NECESSITIES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN OR AT THE EDGE OF POVERTY. BY WORKING WITH SNCAC FAMILY ADVOCATES, WHO MEET DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY NEED, THE CLOSET ENSURES THAT THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
- $55,291 spent. PROGRAM 2 - VEGAS HEALS IN RESPONSE TO THE URGENT NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE CACF CREATED THE VEGAS HEALS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE NECESSARY TO HEAL FROM CHILD ABUSE TRAUMA AND ACHIEVE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES. VEGAS HEALS PROVIDES ACCESS TO BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND SUPPORT GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TO VICTIMS WHO CANNOT AFFORD SERVICES AND HELPS SIBLINGS AND NON-OFFENDING PARENTS WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS OF THEIR OWN. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF VEGAS HEALS IS TO MINIMIZE THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BY EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS WITH THE COPING SKILLS NECESSARY TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE KNOWLEDGE TO PREVENT FURTHER ABUSE. WHEN A DISCLOSURE IS MADE, THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT IS AFFECTED, INCLUDING SIBLINGS WHO WITNESSED THE ABUSE, THE NON-OFFENDING PARENT WHO NEEDS SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER PRIMARY CARETAKERS WHO NEED PSYCHOEDUCATION TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE CHILD VICTIM. TRAUMAINFORMED THERAPY RECOGNIZES AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF BOTH THE PRIMARY VICTIM AND SECONDARY VICTIMS SIBLINGS AND NONOFFENDING PARENTS. VEGAS HEALS ALLOWS VICTIMS AND FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THEIR TREATMENT WITHOUT THE ADDED STRESS OF INCURRING EXPENSES THAT, WHETHER FOR LACK OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES OR HEALTH INSURANCE, THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY. PROGRAM 2 - VEGAS HEALS IN RESPONSE TO THE URGENT NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE CACF CREATED THE VEGAS HEALS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE NECESSARY TO HEAL FROM CHILD ABUSE TRAUMA AND ACHIEVE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES. VEGAS HEALS PROVIDES ACCESS TO BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND SUPPORT GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TO VICTIMS WHO CANNOT AFFORD SERVICES AND HELPS SIBLINGS AND NON-OFFENDING PARENTS WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS OF THEIR OWN. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF VEGAS HEALS IS TO MINIMIZE THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BY EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS WITH THE COPING SKILLS NECESSARY TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE KNOWLEDGE TO PREVENT FURTHER ABUSE. WHEN A DISCLOSURE IS MADE, THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT IS AFFECTED, INCLUDING SIBLINGS WHO WITNESSED THE ABUSE, THE NON-OFFENDING PARENT WHO NEEDS SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER PRIMARY CARETAKERS WHO NEED PSYCHOEDUCATION TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE CHILD VICTIM. TRAUMAINFORMED THERAPY RECOGNIZES AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF BOTH THE PRIMARY VICTIM AND SECONDARY VICTIMS SIBLINGS AND NONOFFENDING PARENTS. VEGAS HEALS ALLOWS VICTIMS AND FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THEIR TREATMENT WITHOUT THE ADDED STRESS OF INCURRING EXPENSES THAT, WHETHER FOR LACK OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES OR HEALTH INSURANCE, THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY.
- $45,037 spent. PROGRAM 3 - CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS IN ITS ONGOING PURSUIT TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, THE CACF LAUNCHED CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS IN JUNE 2024. TO BE HELD EACH SUMMER, THIS UNIQUE CAMP EXPERIENCE COMBINES TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES WITH GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TAILORED TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SURVIVED SEXUAL ABUSE, AGES 10 TO 14. THE CAMP AIMS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALING AND GROWTH. AT CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS, A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS ARE UTILIZED TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1. INCREASE AND PRACTICE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES WITH SAME-AGE PEERS AND ADULTS. 2. INCREASE THE ABILITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SELF-ADVOCATE WITH PEERS AND ADULTS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS (INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, GROUP THERAPY, MEALTIME, AND WHEN SHARING LIVING SPACE). 3. INCREASE AND PRACTICE AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND CUES WITH PEERS AND ADULTS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. 4. PRACTICE HEALTHY COPING SKILLS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. 5. LEARN TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND OVERCOME FEAR. 6. INCREASE WILLINGNESS TO RELY ON OTHERS FOR SUPPORT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. PROGRAM 3 - CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS IN ITS ONGOING PURSUIT TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, THE CACF LAUNCHED CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS IN JUNE 2024. TO BE HELD EACH SUMMER, THIS UNIQUE CAMP EXPERIENCE COMBINES TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES WITH GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TAILORED TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SURVIVED SEXUAL ABUSE, AGES 10 TO 14. THE CAMP AIMS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALING AND GROWTH. AT CAMP THRIVE LAS VEGAS, A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS ARE UTILIZED TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1. INCREASE AND PRACTICE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES WITH SAME-AGE PEERS AND ADULTS. 2. INCREASE THE ABILITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SELF-ADVOCATE WITH PEERS AND ADULTS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS (INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, GROUP THERAPY, MEALTIME, AND WHEN SHARING LIVING SPACE). 3. INCREASE AND PRACTICE AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND CUES WITH PEERS AND ADULTS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. 4. PRACTICE HEALTHY COPING SKILLS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. 5. LEARN TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND OVERCOME FEAR. 6. INCREASE WILLINGNESS TO RELY ON OTHERS FOR SUPPORT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING.
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
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 June 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 August 2017.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc (Austin, TX), EIN 75-2581804. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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