Children's Advocacy Centers of North
Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina (CACNC) is a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Graham, North Carolina. As an accredited state chapter of the National Children's Alliance, CACNC serves as the statewide leader in developing, training, and sustaining high-quality Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and multi-disciplinary teams throughout North Carolina. The organization coordinates support for 54 CACs across the state that provide comprehensive services to children who have experienced abuse.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.9M
-13.9% YoY
Grant Count
39
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$228K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: CACNC develops, trains, and sustains high-quality Children's Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams across North Carolina.
Primary Program Areas:
Leadership and Support — Providing leadership and support to North Carolina's Children's Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams
Public Education, Technical Assistance, and Training — Delivering public education, technical assistance, training, and support for Children's Advocacy Centers in North Carolina through seminars and written materials
The organization's work focuses on child abuse prevention and response, with an NTEE classification of I72 (Child Abuse, Prevention of).
Grantmaking
CACNC makes sub-awards to local Children's Advocacy Centers throughout North Carolina. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CACNC operates statewide across North Carolina, supporting 54 Children's Advocacy Centers distributed throughout the state.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (as of June 2024):
- Total Revenues: $12,825,610
- Total Expenses: $12,694,563
- Total Assets: $1,954,963
- Staff: 12 employees
Program Expenses (Fiscal Year 2022):
- Leadership and Support to CACs and Multi-Disciplinary Teams: $11,914,677
- Public Education, Technical Assistance, Training and Support: $686,335 (with $310,444 in revenue)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,111,067 | $1,954,963 | $932,844 |
| Revenue | $11,433,294 | $12,825,610 | $11,776,461 |
| Expenses | $11,354,125 | $12,694,563 | $11,693,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,251 | $1,636 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southmountain Children and Family Services Inc ($1,830,572), Crossroads Inc ($451,363), Carousel Center ($424,008).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AWAKE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $204,687 |
| SOUTHMOUNTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $1,830,572 |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY AND PROTECTION CENTER OF CATAWBA COUNTY INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $222,685 |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF CALDWELL COUNTY INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $160,853 |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF CLEVELAND COUNTY INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $128,826 |
| CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $213,665 |
| CROSSROADS INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $451,363 |
| DOVE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $244,176 |
| DRAGONFLY HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER INC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $169,889 |
| EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (SCHOOL OF PEDIATRICS)TEDI BEAR CAC | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SUB-AWARDS | $390,138 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Deana Joy
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY YOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW OLIVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARK REIMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FULTON MCSWAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARILYN GRUNDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR SHANTA DUBE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEANA JOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $127,193 |
| ASHLEY LANTZ | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRANDI REAGAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CRISTIN DERONJA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHERRY REINHARDT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NANCY LAMB | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Legislative Advocacy:** CACNC has been actively advocating for federal support for Children's Advocacy Centers. H.R. 909, related to Victims of Crime Stabilization (VOCA) funding, passed the House on January 12, 2026. The organization is now focusing efforts on Senate passage of this legislation.
National Children's Alliance Announces Over $10 Million in Federal Grant**Annual Recognition:** CACNC promotes CAC Day on April 28 annually, encouraging community members to wear and share their support for the organization's work. In 2025, the organization launched a campaign around this date to raise awareness about the children served by CACs across the state.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Children's Advocacy Centers of North fund?
**Mission:** CACNC develops, trains, and sustains high-quality Children's Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams across North Carolina. **Primary Program Areas:** 1. **Leadership and Support** — Providing leadership and support to North Carolina's Children's Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams 2. **Public Education, Technical Assistance, and Training** — Delivering public education, technical assistance, training, and support for Children's Advocacy Centers in North Carolina th…
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Advocacy Centers of North?
CACNC makes sub-awards to local Children's Advocacy Centers throughout North Carolina. Recent grantmaking activity includes: | Grantee | Grant Type | Year | Amount | |---------|-----------|------|--------| | Southmountain Children and Family Services | Children's Advocacy Sub-Awards | 2024 | $1,692,029 | | Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center | Children's Advocacy Sub-Awards | 2024 | $683,487 | | Childrens Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba | Children's Advocacy Sub-Awards | 2024 | $199,366…
Where does Children's Advocacy Centers of North make grants?
CACNC operates statewide across North Carolina, supporting 54 Children's Advocacy Centers distributed throughout the state.
What size grants does Children's Advocacy Centers of North award?
In 2025, Children's Advocacy Centers of North awarded 39 grants totaling $8.9M — an average of about $228K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Advocacy Centers of North's EIN?
Children's Advocacy Centers of North's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2047227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.