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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2027

The Crawford Child Advocacy Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(970) 484-1630
5529 S Timberline Rd
Fort Collins, CO, 80528-9553
https://crawfordcac.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Crawford Child Advocacy Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Our mission is to prevent and respond to abuse and victimization through proven child-centered methods, professional forensic interviews, and collaborative advocacy."

Year, State Incorporated:
1995, CO

The Crawford Child Advocacy Center (Crawford CAC) provides forensic interviews and advocacy services in cases of suspected child physical or sexual abuse, as well as situations where a child may have witnessed a crime such as homicide. By offering a safe, welcoming environment for child victims and their non-offending caregivers, Crawford CAC eliminates the need for families to visit multiple agencies—such as law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney’s Office—and prevents the child from having to re-tell their story multiple times.
Crawford CAC offers emergency resources and referrals to support families during and after the investigation process. It enhances outcomes by bringing together child protection staff, law enforcement, and CAC professionals for coordinated investigations. This collaboration improves communication and data collection while saving an estimated $1,000 or more per case.

The Center also provides on-site medical evaluations for children who may have experienced abuse. These non-invasive exams offer a more private, timely, and trauma-informed alternative to traditional clinic visits.

In addition to response services, Crawford CAC helps prevent abuse before it occurs. Its Safety Smarts program teaches K–5 students how to recognize, refuse, and report unsafe or unwanted touch. The program currently operates in 30 elementary schools and reaches thousands of children each year, including those with developmental or cognitive delays. A newly added curriculum also addresses online safety for upper elementary students.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, The Crawford Child Advocacy Center's program expenses were:

Program Services $401,386
Total Program Expenses $401,386

Chief Executive
Travis Hitt, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Sara Lynd, Lieutenant

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Fort Collins Police Department

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
9

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.74%

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 The Crawford Child Advocacy Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Government Grants $331,420
Foundation Grants and Contributions $150,643
Special Events $56,022
In-Kind Contributions $20,833
Interest and Dividends $12,134
Loss on Disposal of Fixed Asset $-190
Total Income $570,862

Programs: 72% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 25%

Total Income $570,862
Total expenses: $560,601
  Program expenses $401,386
  Fundraising expenses $20,877
  Administrative expenses $138,338
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $10,261
Beginning Net Assets $448,375
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $458,636
Total Liabilities $471,208
Total Assets $929,844

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