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Human Services : Children's and Family Services

Alliance for Children's Rights

Family. Education. Justice.

four stars

91.00

3333 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA 90010
tel: (213) 368-6010   Web Site
EIN: 95-4358213

Board Leadership
Chris B. Walther & Rick Rosen
Co-Chairs

CEO
Jennifer L. Braun
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.00 four stars
  Financial 87.28 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Alliance for Children's Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused and neglected young people. By providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and education, the Alliance levels the playing field for children who experience foster care and works to promote the stability and support that children need to thrive. Since 1992, we have served over 150,000 children. Our efforts are focused in three main areas: free legal services and advocacy for children who have been removed from home or placed in foster care; training and education for those who work with or care for these children; and system-wide reform to change policies to improve children's lives.

The Alliance for Children's Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused and neglected young people. By providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and education, the Alliance levels the playing field for children who experience foster care and works to promote the stability and support that children need to thrive. Since 1992, we have served over 150,000 children. Our efforts are focused in three main areas: free legal services and advocacy for children who have been removed from home or placed in foster care; training and education for those who work with or care for these children; and system-wide reform to change policies to improve children's lives.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of policies formally established
15
Number of policies formally introduced
3
Number of community events or trainings held and attendance
3
Number of clients served
6,505
Number of volunteers
600
Number of phone calls/inquiries
60,000
Number of pro bono hours contributed
27,000
Number of new grants received
3
Number of multi-year grants received
2
Number of grants received
26
Total dollars received in contributions
4,490,860
Number of teachers trained
434
Number of sexually active females receiving reproductive health services
89
Number of sexually active males receiving reproductive health services
20
Number of mentors recruited
5
Number of youth mentored
17
Number of foster care children placed with a family that were formally adopted
495
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

87.28

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 79.4%
  Administrative Expenses 11.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.09
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.97
  Program Expenses Growth 1.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Alliance for Children's Rights on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Alliance for Children's Rights on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Alliance for Children's Rights (CA) 91.00 four stars
Florida's Children First (FL) 86.28 three stars
CASA of Travis County (TX) 89.82 three stars
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region (CO) 88.82 three stars
Child Abuse Network (OK) 88.01 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,891,005
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,614,327
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,505,332
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $4,505,332
   Other Revenue $185,898
TOTAL REVENUE $4,691,230
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,517,315
   Administrative Expenses $705,945
   Fundraising Expenses $491,514
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,714,774
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,023,544
   
Net Assets $11,267,391

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Public Benefits and Services $2,216,391 49.1%
Adoption and Guardianship $867,825 19.2%
Education $862,753 19.1%

Ratings History
Alliance for Children's Rights has received 10 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-03 12/01/2019 91.00 four stars
2018-03 02/01/2019 96.47 four stars
2017-03 03/01/2018 96.50 four stars
2016-03 04/01/2017 98.72 four stars
2015-03 06/01/2016 96.75 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-03 12/22/2015 96.79 four stars
2014-03 04/01/2015 94.14 four stars
2013-03 09/01/2014 94.82 four stars
2013-03 02/01/2014 94.10 four stars
2012-03 02/01/2013 96.58 four stars
2011-03 12/01/2011 90.58 four stars
2010-03 09/20/2011 90.67 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-03 12/01/2010 82.54 three stars
2009-03 12/01/2009 91.06 four stars
2008-03 02/01/2009 89.06 three stars
2007-03 02/01/2008 92.42 four stars
2006-03 02/01/2007 92.45 four stars
2005-03 03/01/2006 92.55 four stars
2004-03 03/01/2005 92.38 four stars
2003-03 04/01/2004 80.03 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 95-4358213
Name in IRS Master File ALLIANCE FOR CHILDRENS RIGHTS
NTEE Code Z99
NTEE Classification Unknown
NTEE Type Unknown
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (320) Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1992
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2018
  • March, 2017
  • March, 2016
  • March, 2015
  • March, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$212,450 3.71% Jennifer Braun President & CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$178,830 3.12% Laurie Rubiner Former President & CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Alliance for Children's Rights (CA) 91.00 four stars
Family First (FL) 89.66 three stars
Child Advocates San Antonio (TX) 90.95 four stars
Memphis Child Advocacy Center (TN) 90.10 four stars
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PA) 90.36 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Alliance for Children's Rights
3333 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA 90010
tel: (213) 368-6010
fax: (213) 368-6016
EIN: 95-4358213

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Board Leadership

Chris B. Walther & Rick Rosen
Co-Chairs

CEO

Jennifer L. Braun
President & CEO

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