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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3273300

CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02215

Financials

$2.1M$1.7M2022$2.3M$2M2023$3.8M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$3,829,945$2,237,690$1,592,255$5,335,992$176,625$5,159,367
July 31, 2024990$2,297,078$1,969,151$327,927$3,674,634$107,522$3,567,112
July 31, 2023990$2,063,888$1,719,900$343,988$3,310,176$70,991$3,239,185
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,874,796
of which government grants
$1,322,233
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$489
Net income from fundraising events
-$45,340
Other revenue
-$45,340

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$191,202
Other salaries and wages
$1,314,151
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,790,800
Professional fundraising fees
$58,286
Legal fees
$1,563
Accounting fees
$37,265
Travel
$23,220
Depreciation
$15,071
Program services (functional)
$1,404,185
Management and general (functional)
$467,276
Fundraising (functional)
$366,229

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,674,634
Total assets, end of year
$5,335,992
Total liabilities, end of year
$176,625
Net assets, end of year
$5,159,367
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,514
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,629,880
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,529,487
Gross receipts
$3,931,535
Employees
22
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
MA

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANNIE MARCKLINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$180,000$10,510
KIMBERLY SEBASTIAOCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$133,000$531
MICHAEL FISHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
AMANDA TEOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KIMBERLY HENRY QUAGLIAROLISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MEREDITH WEENICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
GARY GRAHAM EMERITUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MAGGIE LITTLEFIELD SAHLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LIZ CARRIGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JAY BISOGNANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PETER FLAHERTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIELLE DRUMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACK HARRINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIEL P MULHERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIEL CENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHANDA SMARTFORMER DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KIMBERLY SEBASTIAOCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$105,386$9,715
ANNIE MARCKLINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$98,308$12,186
ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELAYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JAY BISOGNANOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MEREDITH WEENICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KIMBERLY HENRY QUAGLIAROLISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
PETER FLAHERTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIEL CENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACK HARRINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL FISHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ALEXANDRA CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JASON WEISSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AMANDA TEODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIELLE DRUMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHANDA SMARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIEL P MULHERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
STEVE SHEINKOPFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
GARY GRAHAM EMERITUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KIMBERLY SEBASTIAOCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$100,769$10,535
ANNIE MARCKLINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0$1,785
PETER FLAHERTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIEL CENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACK HARRINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MEREDITH WEENICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JAY BISOGNANOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KIMBERLY HENRY QUAGLIAROLISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELAYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL FISHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ANNE TAMER HAJJARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JASON WEISSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AMANDA TEODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DANIELLE DRUMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHANDA SMARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
989 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-1308
In care of
% SUSAN GOLDFARB
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELA, 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215
Signed the 990
MEREDITH WEENICK, TREASURER
Phone
(617) 779-2146
Return prepared by
SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC

Mission

TO UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITES PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH YEAR IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, MORE THAN 1,600 YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ARE REFERRED TO THE CAC FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, THE CAC COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF CHILD PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL EXPERTS AND TRAUMA CLINICIANS UNDER ONE ROOF TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC'S CHILD-FRIENDLY, TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM IS BASED IN BOSTON, CO-LOCATED WITH PARTNER AGENCIES. THE CAC IS A FULLY ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.THE CAC'S TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS WORKS TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST: SAFETY AND HEALING.MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS:THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ("MDT") IS THE HEART OF THE CAC'S RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE MDT IS TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE AND TO DETERMINE THE BEST RESPONSE FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY.FORENSIC INTERVIEWING:FORENSIC INTERVIEWS PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO TELL THEIR STORY TO EXPERTS WHO WILL LISTEN TO THEM, PROTECT THEM, AND HELP THEM HEAL. THE ELECTRONICALLY-RECORDED INTERVIEW TYPICALLY INVOLVES A CHILD SPEAKING WITH A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER WHILE TEAM MEMBERS OBSERVE THE INTERVIEW THROUGH A ONE-WAY MIRROR.MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:THE CAC'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. TO FURTHER SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE TEAM INCLUDES A FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST AND FAMILY ADVOCATES. THE FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING NEEDED HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATES OFFER EDUCATION, ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS FOR NECESSARY SERVICES. THIS SUPPORT IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER.MEDICAL SERVICES:THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, PROVIDES SPECIALIZED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER ("PEDI-SANE") AT NO COST TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.SEEN/CHILD TRAFFICKING RESPONSE:THE SUPPORT TO END EXPLOITATION NOW PROGRAM ("SEEN" PROGRAM) AT THE CAC PROVIDES EXPERT CASE COORDINATION AND TRAINING TO CREATE A SAFETY NET FOR HIGH RISK AND EXPLOITED YOUTH.OUTREACH AND TRAINING:THE CAC'S OUTREACH & TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH. DEMAND FOR TRAINING HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY WITH GROWING DEMAND FOR TRAINING REGARDING ONLINE SAFETY AND SUPPORTING YOUTH WHO ARE IMPACTED BY ONLINE EXPLOITATION. THE CAC TRAINING TEAM INCLUDES A TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR TO HELP MEET THIS DEMAND.DATA & EVALUATION:THE CAC HIRED ITS FIRST DATA ANALYST IN 2022 TO ENHANCE THE CAC'S DATA COLLECTION, EVALUATION AND CASE TRACKING WITH THE GOALS OF ENSURING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY AND CONDUCTING PROGRAM EVALUATION TO BETTER MEASURE IMPACT.
    Expenses $1,404,185

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3273300
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
1995
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,335,992
Income (IRS master file)
$3,931,535

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$3,829,945$2,237,690$5,335,992XML
990July 2024$2,297,078$1,969,151$3,674,634XML
990July 2023$2,063,888$1,719,900$3,310,176XML
990July 2022$1,611,861$1,346,718$2,943,413IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 04-3273300).

Questions about CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC is 04-3273300.
Is CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY 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 CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELA.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,000 (ANNIE MARCKLINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,829,945, expenses of $2,237,690 and total assets of $5,335,992 at year end.

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