Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center does not meet the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
PRCAC does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer at least once every two years.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
PRCAC does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2024 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected program service expenses.
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
PRCAC does not meet this Standard because the 2023 annual report did not include:
- A roster of the board of directors.
- The organization's financial information.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
PRCAC does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://paluxyrivercac.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
PRCAC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://paluxyrivercac.org/, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 3, 15, 19
Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote the healing of child abuse victims, one child at a time."
Year, State Incorporated:
2005, TX
Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center (PRCAC) reports that it provides counseling services, advocacy, and community outreach programs for victims of child abuse. The organization also provides forensic interviews for law enforcement and child protective services. PRCAC conducts prevention education and outreach events to help school-age children recognize abuse, resist unsafe situations, and how to report to a safe adult. In 2023, the organization reports it reached 29,540 individuals through community outreach and education programs, delivered 2,891 counseling sessions, and conducted 356 forensic interviews.
For the year ended August 31, 2023, Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,413,451 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,413,451 |
Chief Executive
Margaret Cohenour, Executive Director
Compensation*
$109,606
Chair of the Board
Roger Deeds
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Sheriff, Hood County
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
19
*2023 compensation, as shared by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,852,435, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $1,191,257 |
| Contributions | $350,570 |
| Special events | $184,084 |
| In-kind contributions | $126,524 |
| Interest and dividends | $34,995 |
| Investment gains | $32,870 |
| Total Income | $1,920,300 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $1,920,300 |
| Total expenses: | $1,704,498 |
| Program expenses | $1,413,451 |
| Fundraising expenses | $107,168 |
| Administrative expenses | $183,879 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $215,802 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,511,893 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,727,695 |
| Total Liabilities | $464,135 |
| Total Assets | $2,191,830 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2023, PRCAC received in-kind contributions totaling $126,524 in the form of toys, food, and household items ($71,553), volunteer services ($38,171), and rent ($16,800).
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