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Child Advocates Incorporated

To mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the cycle of child abuse.

Child Advocates Inc

Human Services Houston, TX EIN 760111345 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Child Advocates Incorporated

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I5XZ
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

To mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the cycle of child abuse.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I5XZ
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Child Advocates Incorporated is a registered human services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 760111345. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 158 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Child Advocates Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Child Advocates Incorporated is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Child Advocates Incorporated has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Child Advocates Incorporated is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 158 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Child Advocates Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Child Advocates Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the cycle of child abuse. Child Advocates Incorporated is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Child Advocates Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Child Advocates Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Child Advocates Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 760111345, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SO
Sonya Galvan
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Brad W R••••••
Director
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Brian M••••••
Director & TREASURER
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Bridgett M••••••
Director
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Caroline F••••••••••
Director
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Chastiti H••••
Director
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Cherie H••••••••
Director
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David L B•••• J•
Director
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David Q••••••••••
Director
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David W•••
CHAIR
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Dolly D••••• T•••••
Director
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Dwayne H••••
Director
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Eddy D• L•• S•••••
Director & SECRETARY
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Elizabeth G••••
FINANCE & OPS DIRECTOR
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Ellie S••••••
Director
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Florence L•••••••
Director
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Frank R•••
Director
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George W K••••
Director
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Georgina G••••••••
Director
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Grant E M••••••••
Director
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Hildegarde B••••••
Director
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Howard L•••••
Director
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Jamilia S M•••••
Director
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Jeff M•••••
Director
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Jennifer K••••••
Director
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Josh S••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Child Advocates Incorporated This page 79 $5.4 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 158 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Child Advocates Incorporated

What is Child Advocates Incorporated?
Child Advocates Incorporated is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. To mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the cycle of child abuse.
When was Child Advocates Incorporated founded?
Child Advocates Incorporated was founded in 1984.
Who leads Child Advocates Incorporated?
Sonya Galvan serves as CEO.
Where is Child Advocates Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Houston, United States.
What is Child Advocates Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Child Advocates Incorporated trustworthy?
Child Advocates Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Child Advocates Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 760111345.
What is Child Advocates Incorporated's website?
http://www.childadvocates.org