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Childrens Advocacy Alliance

EIN 88-0394078 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE IS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR NEVADA'S CHILDREN, ADVANCING SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, AND CHILD WELFARE. WE ACHIEVE PUBLIC POLICY WINS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IN NEVADA THRIVES.

Income
$498,103
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
8
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$149,735, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 154% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 March 31, 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. $178,979 spent. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD IN NEVADA HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP HEALTHY, FROM THE PRENATAL PERIOD ALL THE WAY THROUGH THEIR TEEN YEARS. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE ADVOCATES FOR: 1. EXPANDED ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING CHIP, MEDICAID, AND SUBSIDIZED HEALTH INSURANCE. 2. EXPANDED ACCESS TO CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BY REDUCING BARRIERS FOR QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. 3. EXPANDED ACCESS TO QUALITY AND TIMELY PRE AND POST NATAL HEALTHCARE.
  2. $320,599 spent. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE HAS DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION AND ROBUST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT TO MOVE THE NEEDLE IN EDUCATION IN NEVADA, WE NEED TO: 1. PROMOTE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD- CARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN. 2. PROMOTE BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT IN EARLY LEARNING THROUGH TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAMS THAT REWARD BUSINESSES THAT OFFER CHILD CARE STIPENDS FOR EMPLOYEES, SITE-BASED CARE, PROMOTION AND USE OF FSA PROGRAMS, AND OTHERS. 3. INCREASE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT MORE WORKING FAMILIES CAN AFFORD CARE AND INCREASE THE STATE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION, INCLUDING THE USE OF CURRENT MARKET RATES TO DETERMINE SUBSIDY REIMBURSEMENTS. 4. CREATE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN ALL EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS, INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND PARENTS. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE HAS DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION AND ROBUST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT TO MOVE THE NEEDLE IN EDUCATION IN NEVADA, WE NEED TO: 1. PROMOTE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD- CARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN. 2. PROMOTE BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT IN EARLY LEARNING THROUGH TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAMS THAT REWARD BUSINESSES THAT OFFER CHILD CARE STIPENDS FOR EMPLOYEES, SITE-BASED CARE, PROMOTION AND USE OF FSA PROGRAMS, AND OTHERS. 3. INCREASE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT MORE WORKING FAMILIES CAN AFFORD CARE AND INCREASE THE STATE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION, INCLUDING THE USE OF CURRENT MARKET RATES TO DETERMINE SUBSIDY REIMBURSEMENTS. 4. CREATE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN ALL EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS, INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND PARENTS.
  3. $265,034 spent. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH BY REDUCING PATHWAYS TO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND SUPPORTING YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. CAA IS WORKING TO: 1. INCREASE FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITION SUPPORTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. 2. BUILD THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF YOUTH THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 3. COLLECT DATA AND CONDUCT RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PROVIDING NECESSARY CARE AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SYSTEM.
  4. $245,466 spent. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 2025.

    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 July 2000.

    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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