Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc
The Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (FNCAC) is a Tallahassee-based public charity and statewide membership organization for Florida’s Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). The organization says it supports and educates CACs through specialized training and technical assistance, and helps manage and deliver funds to Florida centers. Its website states that it embodies all 26 of the state’s CACs and serves 91 percent of Florida’s children and families.
Key facts about Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc
In short: Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc gave $9.3M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $371K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 59-3496460
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,271,344
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $370,854
- Median grant
- $286,653
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Total assets
- $5,762,806
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The described funding process is for network members’ sub-grantee awards and includes an annual application, a signed corporate agreement, and a budget. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+48.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
+190.2% YoY
Grant Count
25
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$371K
+225.0% YoY
Is Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $222K; repeat grants $399K. How we count
Medians: $248K first-time, $287K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
FNCAC’s stated mission is to improve Florida’s response to child abuse by supporting the development, growth, and continuation of Children’s Advocacy Centers around the state. Its 2024 filing describes its program work as supporting multidisciplinary teams involved in investigating and prosecuting child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse.
FNCAC says a CAC provides a child-focused setting where children alleged to have experienced abuse or neglect can receive services such as interviews, medical exams when needed, therapy, and advocacy. CACs coordinate professionals including law enforcement, medical and mental health providers, child protective services, and victim advocates. FNCAC provides technical assistance and evidence-based training for therapists, advocates, prosecutors, law enforcement, and multidisciplinary teams.
Examples of supported organizations describe work across prevention, investigation, intervention, and healing. Kristi House says it treats and prevents child sexual abuse, trafficking, and other childhood trauma. Pasco Kids First describes family empowerment and education, prevention and intervention programs, and therapy for children affected by trauma. Kids House of Seminole describes coordinated services for child abuse victims and families, from reporting and investigation through treatment and resolution.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FNCAC reported 25 grants totaling $9,271,344. Grant amounts ranged from $39,433 to $1,791,435, with a median of $286,653. The listed 2025 grant dollars went entirely to Florida recipients.
Among the largest 2025 grants were Gulf Coast CAC in Panama City ($1,791,435), Kristi House in Miami ($989,204), CAC of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers ($513,335), CAC of Alachua County in Gainesville ($461,460), and Pasco Kids First in New Port Richey ($429,904). The listed purpose for these awards was “support for CACs.”
FNCAC’s website describes membership for Children’s Advocacy Centers, developing centers, and satellite CACs, with benefits including state funding through multiple grants and contracts, technical assistance and training, networking, peer support, and legislative advocacy. Its 2024 filing says network members’ sub-grantee awards are monitored through an annual application process. Sub-grantees sign a corporate agreement acknowledging funding restrictions and compliance requirements and submit a budget outlining intended use of funds; additional monitoring depends on the funding source.
How to Apply
The described funding process is for network members’ sub-grantee awards and includes an annual application, a signed corporate agreement, and a budget. The available information does not describe a general application process for organizations outside the network.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FNCAC’s stated work is statewide in Florida. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to Florida recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $9.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $9.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gulf Coast CAC ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 81 grants of 135 (60%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast CAC Panama City, FL | Support for Cacs | $1,791,435 |
| Kristi House Inc Miami, FL | Support for Cacs | $989,204 |
| CAC of Southwest Florida Fort Myers, FL | Support for Cacs | $513,335 |
| CAC of Alachua County Gainesville, FL | Support for Cacs | $461,460 |
| Pasco Kids First New Port Richey, FL | Support for Cacs | $429,904 |
| CAC of Collier County Naples, FL | Support for Cacs | $385,579 |
| Kid's House of Seminole Sanford, FL | Support for Cacs | $359,284 |
| First Coast Child Protection Team Jacksonville, FL | Support for Cacs | $351,715 |
| Gulf Coast Kids House Pensacola, FL | Support for Cacs | $347,931 |
| Emerald Coast Childrens Advocacy Center Niceville, FL | Support for Cacs | $338,461 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,762,806 | $10,510,104 | $10,443,836 | $9,271,344 |
| 2024 | $3,887,348 | $5,858,481 | $5,660,256 | $3,194,906 |
| 2023 | $1,991,238 | $6,563,445 | $6,450,641 | $5,466,403 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,762,806 | $3,887,348 | $1,991,238 |
| Revenue | $10,510,104 | $5,858,481 | $6,563,445 |
| Expenses | $10,443,836 | $5,660,256 | $6,450,641 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $7,927 | $16 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Carly Wohl, director at large; David Acevedo, secretary; Janine Kell, past president; and directors Elwyn Al Rollins, Glori Enzor DDS, Jay Howell Esq, Jessica Hoyer, Julie Boudreaux, Ken Kilian (listed as serving until March 2026), and Lauren Benson.
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc is led by Luzed Cruz, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Luzed Cruz
Executive Director
Incoming - E → Executive Di, 2024
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $104K (2025)
Melissa Bowermaster
President
Secretary → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Howell Esq.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Kitchens
Director
Director at → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glori Enzor DDS
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haney PhD
Director at Large
Board Member → Director at Large, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yaneliz Diaz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carly Wohl
Director at Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elwyn Al Rollins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hoyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Boudreaux
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Benson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shareefah Robinson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yaritza Navarro
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Acevedo
Secretary
Board Member → Director at, 2024
Director at → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Kell
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margot Deconna
Vice President & Treasurer
Board Member → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Ken Kilian (2025) — Director · Filing note: Until March 2026
- Former: Jackie Stephens (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Jeanie Raciti (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: John Raho (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marie Martinez (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Deborah J. Cunningham (2021–2024) — Director at
- Former: Casey Woolley (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy R. Vallely (2019–2023) — Outgoing - E
- Former: Michael Seeraj (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Stacey Kostevicki (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Celeste Reeves (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Nemes (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Durso (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Mankewich (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shari Youngblood (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Augspurger (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Yisenia Soler-Martinez (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Ann Blue (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Staley (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hetal Gandhi (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Regenia Herring Walker (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 $104K, to Luzed Cruz (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 501 E Tennessee St Ste B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 671-4791
Website: https://fncac.org
Frequently asked questions about Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc
How much does Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc give each year?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc gave $9.3M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 28 grants.
What is Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's typical grant size?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's median grant in 2025 was $286,653, and its average grant was $370,854, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc that year got $222K on average.
Where does Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc give grants?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Cacs" (25 grants).
Who are Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's largest grantees?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gulf Coast CAC ($1,791,435), Kristi House Inc ($989,204) and CAC of Southwest Florida ($513,335), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What does Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc fund?
FNCAC’s stated mission is to improve Florida’s response to child abuse by supporting the development, growth, and continuation of Children’s Advocacy Centers around the state. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc?
The described funding process is for network members’ sub-grantee awards and includes an annual application, a signed corporate agreement, and a budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's EIN?
Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3496460. 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.
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