Child Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $9.9m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 96
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 07/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-1788240
Organization Overview
Child Advocates Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1990. As of 12/2021, Child Advocates Inc employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Child Advocates Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHILD ADVOCATES SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUTH STATEWIDE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT. WE CHAMPION AND ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE AND RACIAL EQUITY IN CHILD WELFARE IN ALL COMMUNITIES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL CHILDREN. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN AND BE THEIR VOICE, STANDING UP FOR THEIR LIBERTIES AND WORKING TIRELESSLY TO KEEP THEM SAFE AND SECURE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT CHILDREN IN CHINS (CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES) AND TPR (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS) CASES. CHILDREN HAVE MANY RIGHTS, SUCH AS THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE IN HEARINGS, THE RIGHT TO BE PART OF THEIR DCS CASE PLAN, AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR CASE. SOMETIMES, CHILDREN NEED ATTORNEYS TO ADVOCATE FOR WHAT THEY WANT. THE GOAL OF THE DIRECT REPRESENTATION PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CASE, AND TO ENSURE THE CHILD'S PROCEDURAL JUSTICE, OR FAIRNESS, IN THE COURT PROCESS.
INTERRUPTING RACISM FOR CHILDREN - IN MARION COUNTY, BLACK CHILDREN REPRESENT 11% OF THE CHILD POPULATION; HOWEVER, THEY REPRESENT 40.9% OF CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. RACIAL DISPARITIES IN CHILD WELFARE, INCOME, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CONTINUE TO EXIST AND SERVE AS A BARRIER TO JUST AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. INTERRUPTING RACISM FOR CHILDREN EDUCATES AND MOVES INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ACTION TO STOP RACISM IN ITS TRACKS, CREATING A FUTURE WHERE CHILDREN THRIVE AND RACE DOES NOT PREDICT THEIR LIFE OUTCOMES.
THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AT CHILD ADVOCATES IS COMPRISED OF TEN ATTORNEYS WITH MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CHILD WELFARE. OUR ATTORNEYS ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO GAL (GUARDIAN AD LITEM) AND CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE) AGENCIES WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.OUR ATTORNEYS AT CHILD ADVOCATES PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO BEST ACCOMMODATE THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; APPELLATE WORK, MOTION PRACTICE, LEGAL CONSULTATION, PETITIONS, TESTIMONY AND TRIAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, IMMIGRATION, CAPTA, ETC.THE COURTS STRIVE TO PROTECT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN USING AN ADVERSARIAL APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING. MANY FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM A DIFFERENT APPROACH. FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, THE MEDIATION AND FACILITATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS, CASE MANAGERS, GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SOCIAL WORKERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, FOSTER PARENTS, AND LAWYERS TO BRING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNIQUE SKILLS TOGETHER IN A CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS TO CRAFT INDIVIDUALIZED SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS THAT THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Booth Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $156,128 |
Felicia Brown Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Tracy Betz President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Beth Bingman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tom Sprague Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Katherine Malarskey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,122 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,963,249 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,011,140 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,875 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,003,511 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,956 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,318 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $59,717 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,174,527 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $281,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,844 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,982,174 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,401 |
| Other employee benefits | $253,846 |
| Payroll taxes | $260,945 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $340,902 |
| Advertising and promotion | $116,639 |
| Office expenses | $34,434 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $370,162 |
| Travel | $6,916 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,192 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,680 |
| Insurance | $37,934 |
| All other expenses | $33,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,074,662 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,376 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,876,547 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $292,391 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $60,842 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $118,384 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,549,898 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,131 |
| Total assets | $9,925,569 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $274,521 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $98,145 |
| Total liabilities | $372,666 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,943,688 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,609,215 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,925,569 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Child Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Suick Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,640,541 |
| Earnings | $340,419 |
| Ending Balance | $4,980,960 |
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