Nonprofit · EIN 26-3666515
GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES
Tax-exempt · DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,060,224 | $870,817 | $189,407 | $744,610 | $5,221 | $739,389 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $783,385 | $770,778 | $12,607 | $555,448 | $5,466 | $549,982 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $731,367 | $819,639 | -$88,272 | $559,230 | $3,067 | $556,163 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $732,119 | $511,606 | $220,513 | $450,107 | $8,713 | $441,394 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $936,533
- Program service revenue
- $77,618
- Investment income
- $9,970
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,103
- Other revenue
- $36,103
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $580,295
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,790
- Other salaries and wages
- $56,477
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $135,639
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,783
- Program services (functional)
- $813,163
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,501
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,153
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $555,448
- Total assets, end of year
- $744,610
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,221
- Net assets, end of year
- $739,389
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $739,389
- Gross receipts
- $1,085,575
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEE HEILIGMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCWHORTER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KIP AMSTUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE MASSENGALE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RUTHIE BROUGHTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA SCHWARZLOSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEE HEILIGMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,064 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCWHORTER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KIP AMSTUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE MASSENGALE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEE HEILIGMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCWHORTER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KIP AMSTUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE MASSENGALE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEE HEILIGMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $32,320 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCWHORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIP AMSTUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE MASSENGALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1450 W HWY 290 815, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620-0000
- In care of
- % ASHLEE HEILIGMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 2321 LAFAYETTE RD, WAYZATA MN 55391
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ASHLEE HEILIGMAN, 1015 SPRINGLAKE DR, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- ALAN BROWN, 1166 ABNK ST, PO BOX 77015, OTTAWA ON K1S3X8, CA
- Signed the 990
- KIP AMSTUTZ, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 270-0910
- Website
- GLOBALCHILDADVOCATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Allman & Associates Inc
Mission
GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES IS A DEDICATED TEAM OF CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALISTS WHOSE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LAYERS OF PROTECTION AROUND CHILDREN TO PREVENT ABUSE, TRAFFICKING, AND EXPLOITATION.
Program accomplishments
- GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES STRENGTHENS CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS SO CHILDREN GROW UP SAFE AND LOVED IN FAMILIES. CORE OUTCOMES INCLUDE: TRANSFORMING CARE: HELPING REDESIGN CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS TO PREVENT SEPARATION, SUPPORT REUNIFICATION, EXPAND KINSHIP, FOSTER, AND ADOPTION; PERMANENCY: SUPPORTING CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE SAFE, PERMANENT FAMILY SOLUTIONS THROUGH REUNIFICATION, KINSHIP, FOSTER, OR ADOPTIVE CARE; AND FAMILY PRESERVATION: EQUIPPING VULNERABLE FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT TO PROVIDE STABLE, NURTURING, PROTECTIVE CARE AND PREVENT UNNECESSARY SEPARATION. ADVOCACY: ADVANCING NATIONAL AND GLOBAL POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE FAMILY-BASED CARE AND REDUCE UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN.Expenses $695,856 · grants $533,007
- SOJOURN STUDIO IS GCAS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OPERATING ON THE THAILAND-MYANMAR BORDER THAT EMPOWERS VULNERABLE YOUNG WOMEN AND MOTHERS THROUGH DIGNIFIED EMPLOYMENT. ARTISANS HANDCRAFT JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES WHILE GAINING MARKETABLE SKILLS, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FAIR WAGES, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH BENEFITS, AND MATERNITY SUPPORT. THROUGH SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT, WOMEN INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY, STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES, AND GAIN GREATER AGENCY OVER THEIR LIVES AND THE FUTURES OF THEIR CHILDREN.Expenses $70,019 · revenue $77,618
- FREEDOM RESTORATION PROJECT IS A PROGRAM PARTNER OF GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES SERVING MIGRANT FAMILIES ON THE THAILAND-MYANMAR BORDER. THE PARTNERSHIP HELPS PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND EXPLOITATION AFFECTING VULNERABLE WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES FACING DISPLACEMENT AND POVERTY. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN, PREVENTION EDUCATION, CRISIS SUPPORT, DROP-IN SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING, AND FAMILY STABILITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS BREAK GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS.Expenses $47,288 · grants $47,288
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
- 26-3666515
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $744,610
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,085,575
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,060,224 | $870,817 | $744,610 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $783,385 | $770,778 | $555,448 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $731,367 | $819,639 | $559,230 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $736,193 | $533,152 | $649,373 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $732,119 | $511,606 | $450,107 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: ALAN BROWN | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 26-3666515).
Questions about GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES
- What is the EIN of GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES is 26-3666515.
- Is GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES 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 GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES 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 GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES 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 GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ASHLEE HEILIGMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (ASHLEE HEILIGMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCATES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,060,224, expenses of $870,817 and total assets of $744,610 at year end.
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