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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1395277

CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40502

Financials

$10M$10M2022$9.9M$9.9M2023$13.1M$13M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$13,116,054$13,034,182$81,872$5,634,365$5,337,800$296,565
June 30, 2024990$9,932,438$9,906,068$26,370$2,468,205$2,253,512$214,693
June 30, 2023990$10,043,596$9,983,014$60,582$2,452,273$2,263,950$188,323
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,061,490
of which government grants
$13,040,777
Program service revenue
$63,025
Investment income
-$8,461
Net gain from sales of assets
-$8,461
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$103,504
Other salaries and wages
$393,662
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$783,071
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$120,000
Occupancy
$13,860
Travel
$25,930
Depreciation
$5,408
Program services (functional)
$12,586,382
Management and general (functional)
$447,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,468,205
Total assets, end of year
$5,634,365
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,337,800
Net assets, end of year
$296,565
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,184
Net assets without donor restrictions
$296,565
Gross receipts
$13,142,774
Employees
7
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
KY

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLINE RUSCHELLCEO
Former
37.5$155,734$6,600
BLAIR W LEECFO
Officer
37.5$103,504$6,600
GARY MCCOLLUMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
RICK SHIELDSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
EDWIN STEPHENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
AMY WICKLIFFEPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JANINE WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
CATHERINE ROBINETTE DMDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
KRISTIN JACOBSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JASON SAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JAMIE MULLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JILLIAN CARDEN PSYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
SUE PERRAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLINE RUSCHELLCEO
Officer
37.5$150,606$14,130
BRADY DUNNIGANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EDWIN STEPHENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICK SHIELDSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMY WICKLIFFEPRESIDENT-EL
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANINE WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHERINE ROBINETTE DMDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTIN JACOBSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RENEE SHEPARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JASON SAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARY MCCOLLUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE MULLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JILLIAN CARDEN PSYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLINE RUSCHELLCEO
Officer
37.5$116,122
CATHERINE ROBINETTE DMDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRADY DUNNIGANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VICKIE HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JILLIAN CARDEN PSYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON SAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RENEE SHEPARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK SHIELDSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
EDWIN STEPHENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CAROLINA WEATHERFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANINE WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY WICKLIFFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
128 KENTUCKY AVE STE 115, LEXINGTON, KY 40502-6463
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BLAIR W LEE, 128 KENTUCKY AVE SUITE 115, LEXINGTON, KY 40502
Signed the 990
BLAIR W LEE, CFO
Phone
(859) 576-9256
Return prepared by
KELLEY GALLOWAY SMITH GOOLSBY PSC

Mission

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY, INC. SEEKS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS BY COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS WHICH WILL BENEFIT THE WORK OF KENTUCKY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY IS THE STATEWIDE COALITION OF CACS DEDICATED TO HELPING EVERY CHILD IMPACTED BY ABUSE. CAC KENTUCKY CONNECTS LOCAL CACS AND PARTNERS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY EMPLOYS A STAFF OF EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBER CENTERS. SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION, FUNDING, NETWORKING, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MORE.
    Expenses $12,586,382 · revenue $63,025

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-1395277
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,634,365
Income (IRS master file)
$13,142,774

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$13,116,054$13,034,182$5,634,365XML
990June 2024$9,932,438$9,906,068$2,468,205XML
990June 2023$10,043,596$9,983,014$2,452,273XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 61-1395277).

Questions about CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC is 61-1395277.
Is CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY 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 CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BLAIR W LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,734 (CAROLINE RUSCHELL, CEO).
How much revenue does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF KENTUCKY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,116,054, expenses of $13,034,182 and total assets of $5,634,365 at year end.

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