Nonprofit · EIN 58-1505825
ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,036,927 | $5,755,897 | $281,030 | $9,917,247 | $1,010,740 | $8,906,507 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,408,653 | $4,309,863 | $3,098,790 | $9,876,548 | $1,295,631 | $8,580,917 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,885,747 | $3,681,421 | $1,204,326 | $6,693,427 | $1,339,734 | $5,353,693 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,957,135
- of which government grants
- $4,591,447
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,710
- Net rental income
- $4,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,685
- Net income from fundraising events
- $44,646
- Net income from gaming
- $12,703
- Other revenue
- $66,082
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $159,644
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,793
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,366,835
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,956,352
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $145,769
- Occupancy
- $1,250,770
- Travel
- $31,531
- Depreciation
- $248,181
- Program services (functional)
- $4,705,095
- Management and general (functional)
- $507,915
- Fundraising (functional)
- $542,887
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,876,548
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,917,247
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,010,740
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,906,507
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,815,623
- Publicly traded securities
- $418,342
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,906,507
- Gross receipts
- $6,201,538
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Castillo | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $150,869 | $5,924 |
| Andre Weaver | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Merritt | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Maxwell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sid Rowser | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Hatch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrie Trotter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diedra Lanier | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Andrews | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lampley | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jud McGivaren | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lamont Kiser | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Ely | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Boone | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicky Durham | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL CASTILLO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $135,971 | $9,860 |
| PATRICK NELSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JUSTUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN MERRITT | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TED BOONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN ELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH HARPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LAMPLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEDRA LANIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SID ROWSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NEWMAN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL CASTILLO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,606 | $15,394 |
| PATRICK NELSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NEWMAN | EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JUSTUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORA WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC FEUERBACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH HART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIERDRA LANIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN MERRITT | CHAIRMAN ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNICE MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SID ROWSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GINGER TYRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELCIE GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH HARPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LAMPLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 827 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE, CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120-2471
- In care of
- % LUISA ARROYO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Rachel Castillo, PO Box 446, Cartersville, GA 30120
- Signed the 990
- Rachel Castillo, President and CEO
- Phone
- (770) 387-1143
- Website
- WWW.ADVOCHILD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Mauldin & Jenkins LLC
Mission
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN IS AN ORGANIZATION OF DEDICATED, SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT, WE STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHWEST GEORGIA.
Program accomplishments
- HELP ABUSED, ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, AND OTHER AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A WIDE CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT AND PREVENTION. THIS INCLUDES SHELTER, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, PARENTING SUPERVISION, PLACEMENT IN FOSTER HOME OR OTHER LIVING SITUATIONS, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS.Expenses $4,705,095 · grants $159,644
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
- 58-1505825
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,917,247
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,201,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,036,927 | $5,755,897 | $9,917,247 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,408,653 | $4,309,863 | $9,876,548 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,885,747 | $3,681,421 | $6,693,427 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,076,766 | $3,376,188 | $5,166,149 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 58-1505825).
Questions about ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC is 58-1505825.
- Is ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC 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 ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC 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 ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC 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 ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rachel Castillo.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,869 (Rachel Castillo, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR BARTOWS CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,036,927, expenses of $5,755,897 and total assets of $9,917,247 at year end.
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