National Children's Alliance Inc
National Children's Alliance (NCA) is a professional membership organization and national association headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1988, NCA serves as the accrediting body for more than 960 Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the country. The organization unites law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, medical, mental health, and victim advocacy professionals to provide coordinated, child-focused responses to child abuse.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.9M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.6M
-10.5% YoY
Grant Count
345
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Since its founding in 1988, the National Children's Alliance has worked to ensure every child who has experienced abuse has access to safety, justice, and healing.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Grants Administration: NCA administers grants to provide support to both existing and developing Children's Advocacy Centers
- Program Services: NCA provides support to existing Children's Advocacy Centers, assists communities in developing Children's Center programs, and provides information to communities not yet aware of Children's Advocacy Centers
- Public Awareness: NCA educates the public regarding identifying, reporting, and intervening in child abuse. The organization also educates policymakers on child welfare policy as it relates to child abuse, child sex trafficking, and child abuse fatalities
- Mental Health Services: NCA operates the Institute for Better Mental Health to support quality mental health services at CACs
Grantmaking
NCA actively administers grants to Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCA funds Children's Advocacy Centers across the United States, with a network of more than 960 CACs nationwide. Recent grants have been awarded to centers in Illinois, Texas, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $17,924,927
- Total Revenues: $30,529,508
- Total Expenses: $30,713,670
- Total Giving: $18,838,063
- Number of Employees: 55
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,924,927 | $19,012,861 | $16,256,166 |
| Revenue | $30,529,508 | $32,300,331 | $30,425,550 |
| Expenses | $30,713,670 | $31,138,101 | $21,502,252 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $486,025 | $380,058 | $3,154 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Children's Alliance Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Teresa Huizar
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY NOTO | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| HENRY SHIEMBOB | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHANNING PETRAK MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHAR RIVETTE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ERNESTINE BRIGGS-KING PHD | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JERRY H DUNN PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DEANA JOY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JORDAN BENNING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LOU ANNA RED CORN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH E LARAMIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF RICH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| VICKIE M MELVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| UMA S AHLUWALIA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TERESA HUIZAR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $379,912 |
| DAVID BETZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO | 40 | $206,991 |
| KIMBERLY DAY | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $230,229 |
| HEATHER J PROVENCHER | COORDINATOR FOR SERVICES | 40 | $121,792 |
| PHILLIP WARENIK | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $142,967 |
| JENNIFER READ | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS MANAGEM | 40 | $124,475 |
| DENISE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR OF GOVT AFFAIRS | 40 | $200,433 |
| ROY DOWLING | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & DEV | 40 | $146,739 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NCA announced 2025 grantees in partnership with the Department of Justice
The organization continues to administer federal grant awards to Children's Advocacy Centers
Children's Advocacy Center for Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties ReceivesNCA operates ongoing grant programs including the Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) RFP
The organization publishes educational content on mental health services quality and rural grant opportunities for CACs
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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