Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS, based in Wichita, Kansas, is a public charity that provides training and technical assistance to children’s advocacy centers (CACs). The organization identifies itself as Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kansas (CACKS), a membership organization and accredited state chapter of the National Children’s Alliance. Its 2025 filing says it served 17 Kansas CACs, impacting more than 4,000 children; its website describes a network of 19 centers serving 81 Kansas counties.
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc at a glance
In short: Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc gave $391K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,303
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $39,130
- Median grant
- $33,181
- Total assets
- $408,413
- +189.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1211 S Emporia Ave, Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (913) 732-3670
Website: https://kscac.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oklahoma ($121K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Kansas and Oklahoma: 69% of grant dollars went to Kansas and 31% to Oklahoma. The organization describes its work as supporting Kansas CACs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Oklahoma, OK | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $121,114 |
| Sunlight Children's Services El Dorado, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $57,588 |
| Rice County Child Advocacy Center Lyons, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $46,729 |
| Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center Scott City, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $44,245 |
| Franklin County Child Advocacy Center Iola, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $39,500 |
| Sunflower House Shawnee, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $26,861 |
| Stepping Stones Cacsunflower Children's Collective Manhattan, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $19,625 |
| Horizons CAC Horizons Mental Health Center Hutchinson, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $13,237 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Inc Pittsburg, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $12,410 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County Lawrence, KS | To provide training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. | $9,994 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total represents 10 grants. The 2024 and 2023 filings listed no grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408,413 | $1,093,543 | $1,095,469 | $391,303 | 10 |
| 2024 | $141,168 | $547,146 | $529,231 | — | — |
| 2023 | $91,137 | $342,735 | $338,125 | — | — |
| 2022 | $82,285 | $329,724 | $331,510 | — | — |
| 2021 | $82,226 | $361,296 | $349,533 | — | — |
| 2020 | $73,540 | $211,493 | $183,201 | — | — |
| 2019 | $45,686 | $215,134 | $218,553 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CACKS’s stated mission is to secure resources for the establishment and sustainability of Kansas CACs, raise the profile of the CAC and multidisciplinary team model, promote policies and practices related to child maltreatment response and prevention, and ensure CACs can access technical assistance and training.
The 2025 grants were for training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children. Among the supported organizations, Sunlight Children’s Services describes its mission as protecting and nurturing children at risk. Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center says it works to heal trauma through prevention, support, and services. Sunflower House says it protects children from physical and sexual abuse through education, advocacy, forensic, medical, and mental health services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization gave 10 grants totaling $391,303. Grant sizes ranged from $9,994 to $121,114, with a median of $33,180. The listed grants supported training to treat problematic sexualized behaviors in children.
The largest grants were $121,114 to the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma; $57,588 to Sunlight Children’s Services in El Dorado, Kansas; $46,729 to Rice County Child Advocacy Center in Lyons, Kansas; $44,245 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center in Scott City, Kansas; and $39,500 to Franklin County Child Advocacy Center in Iola, Kansas. Other 2025 recipients included Sunflower House ($26,861), Stepping Stones CACS/Sunflower Children’s Collective ($19,625), Horizons CAC/Horizons Mental Health Center ($13,237), Children’s Advocacy Center Inc. in Pittsburg ($12,410), and Children’s Advocacy Center of Douglas County ($9,994).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie Anderson as president and Katherine Griffin as treasurer. Board members listed were Megan Smyth, Amanda Marino, Sara Kilbride, Jeff Weible, Diana Schunn, Rebecca Martin, Shane Phillips, and Chris Miskimins.
The organization’s website lists Kasey Dalke as chief executive officer, Klarissa Ponce as director of programs, and Bethany Phelps as director of operations.
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc is led by Kasey Dalke, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kasey Dalke
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2022) → $94K (2025)
Stephanie Anderson
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Schunn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Martin
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Griffin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Weible
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Kilbride
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Christner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Marino
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Miskimins
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Arneson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Lynch
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Smyth
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Phillips
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Keith Henderson (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Suzi Thien (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Pierce (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ericka Purcell (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Herman (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Riddell (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Demarco (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kenton Thompson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Hansen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Juliane Walker (2019–2022) — Ex-Executive Director
- Former: Bryn Murphy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Killough (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Pletcher (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Darrin Devinney (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Fuhrmann (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kasey Dalek (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $94K, to Kasey Dalke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc
How much does Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc give each year?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc gave $391K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's typical grant size?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's median grant in 2025 was $33,181, and its average grant was $39,130, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc give grants?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (31%).
Does Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's largest grantees?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oklahoma ($121,114), Sunlight Children's Services ($57,588) and Rice County Child Advocacy Center ($46,729), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc reported $408K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc fund?
CACKS’s stated mission is to secure resources for the establishment and sustainability of Kansas CACs, raise the profile of the CAC and multidisciplinary team model, promote policies and practices related to child maltreatment response and prevention, and ensure CACs can access technical assistance and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kscac.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's EIN?
Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8497489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
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