Nonprofit · EIN 20-8387293
CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Tax-exempt · HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,065,303 | $1,027,588 | $37,715 | $303,408 | $48,255 | $255,153 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,063,145 | $1,006,014 | $57,131 | $250,104 | $32,666 | $217,438 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,005,354 | $992,878 | $12,476 | $195,848 | $35,541 | $160,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,061,266
- of which government grants
- $990,934
- Membership dues
- $11,550
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $4,037
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $89,035
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,864
- Other salaries and wages
- $363,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $543,511
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- $2,843
- Travel
- $77,885
- Depreciation
- $8,571
- Program services (functional)
- $833,865
- Management and general (functional)
- $193,723
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $250,104
- Total assets, end of year
- $303,408
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $255,153
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,690
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $255,153
- Gross receipts
- $1,065,303
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,914 | $2,950 |
| MIKELE BAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA TAYLOR-PORTER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON PEDUTO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL KIMMEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GUIDO LAPORTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN LAWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MANDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SERVELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY TATUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA VOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY WALKOWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,312 | $2,950 |
| MIKELE BAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA TAYLOR-PORTER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON PEDUTO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL KIMMEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GUIDO LAPORTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN LAWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MANDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SERVELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY TATUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA VOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY WALKOWIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $94,050 |
| MIKELE BAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA TAYLOR-PORTER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL KIMMEL | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIDA MURRAY | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JO ELLEN BOWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN CARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL L MITA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBIE NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURTIS ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY TATUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MANDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JO ANN LAWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17110-1086
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 42 S 15th Street Suite 300, Philadelphia PA 19102
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS KIRCHNER, 2101 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17110
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Alison Gray, 626 James Street, Erie PA 16509
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS KIRCHNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (814) 737-9137
- Website
- WWW.PENNCAC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOYER & RITTER LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CACS OF PA IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS; RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE WHILE PROMOTING SAFETY, EQUITY, HEALING, AND JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA (CACS OF PA) SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE. WE PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MENTORING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PEER REVIEW TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN PENNSYLVANIA HAVE TIMELY ACCESS TO THE FULL RANGE OF CAC SERVICES IN THE COUNTY WHERE THEY RESIDE. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS (CACS) DELIVER A CHILD-FOCUSED, EVIDENCE-BASED, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE IN COLLABORATION WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO INTERVENE WHEN ABUSE IS REPORTED. THIS TEAM INCLUDES LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD WELFARE, PROSECUTION, VICTIM ADVOCACY, AND MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.CACS OF PA OFFERS IN-DEPTH TRAINING FOR CAC STAFF AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT) MEMBERS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWING, VICTIM ADVOCACY, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, MDT CASE REVIEW, CASE TRACKING, PREVENTION, AND CAC ADMINISTRATION.WE ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH UNSERVED COUNTIES TO DEVELOP NEW CACS AND PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO EXISTING CENTERS ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS TO ENSURE THEY MEET NATIONAL STANDARDS. OUR WORK IS DATA-INFORMED, USING STATEWIDE CLIENT SERVICE NUMBERS, AND WE TRACK FEEDBACK AND OUTCOMES FROM THE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WE PROVIDE.Expenses $833,865 · grants $89,035 · revenue $4,037
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8387293
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $303,408
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,065,303
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,065,303 | $1,027,588 | $303,408 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,063,145 | $1,006,014 | $250,104 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,005,354 | $992,878 | $195,848 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $953,135 | $924,731 | $276,426 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Alison Gray | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8387293).
Questions about CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA is 20-8387293.
- Is CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS KIRCHNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,914 (CHRIS KIRCHNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,065,303, expenses of $1,027,588 and total assets of $303,408 at year end.
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