irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $421KREFORM: CREATED COMMON SENSE REFORMS TO PROTECT ABUSED CHILDREN. TO PREVENT THE TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND TO IMPROVE THE RECOVERY RATE OF KIDS WHO GO MISSING, WE DEVELOPED A PHOTO IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ENABLE IMMEDIATE SEARCHES FOR MISSING FOSTER KIDS. THE NEW LAWS ALSO REQUIRE THE IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF MISSING CHILDREN AND STIFFER PENALTIES ON ADULTS IN POSITIONS OF TRUST WHO ABUSE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. GEN JUSTICE ALSO SPEARHEADED A UNANIMOUS REFORM THAT GIVES EVERY ABUSED CHILD IN A DEPENDENCY CASE AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS BEFORE THE COURT.
- #2 $18KRESEARCH AND EDUCATION: GEN JUSTICE SHARED TIMELY INFORMATION ABOUT ABANDONED, ABUSED, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN WITH A BROAD SECTION OF AMERICANS. OUR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FINDINGS REACHED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC BROADLY, POLICYMAKERS INCLUDING ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN CHILD SERVICES RANGING FROM CASAS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO CHILDREN, THROUGH MULTIPLE NEWSPAPERS, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, OUR WEBSITE, PHONE CALLS, ZOOM MEETINGS, AND DISTRIBUTION BY MAIL AND E-MAIL. WE PUBLISHED SPECIFIC AND TIMELY IDEAS FOR PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BEING TRAFFICKED FROM FOSTER CARE AND SEARCHING FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY IF THEY GO MISSING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy Efforts
Influencing policy changes, strengthening child protection laws, and participating in advocacy training sessions and rallies.
Community Engagement and Awareness Programs
Educating the public about child abuse, trafficking, and the importance of reporting suspected cases through workshops, seminars, and outreach events.
Legal Advocacy
Providing legal support and intervention for abused children, including securing adoptions and advancing reforms.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Child Trafficking Survivor Support 4 activities
- Direct Legal Representation for ChildrenProvides free direct legal representation to children in high-risk cases, helping them navigate the legal system and access vital resources, including securing adoptions into safe, permanent homes.
- Direct legal representation for abused and trafficked childrenProvides free, pro bono legal support and direct representation to children in high-risk cases, including those who have been trafficked or abused, to secure their safety, navigate the legal system, and achieve permanent placements such as adoption with safe family members.
- Legal network coordination and attorney referralConnects families with experienced attorneys through its National Legal Network to ensure access to legal expertise in child protection cases.
- National Legal Network for Family ConnectionsConnects families with experienced attorneys through its National Legal Network to provide legal support for children.
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Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 2 activities
- Legal and systemic advocacy for child protection reformEngages in public interest litigation, monitors legislative developments, and advances policy reforms to protect children's rights, including the creation and passage of Arizona’s Senate Bill 1333 to transition children from group homes into safe families and reforms requiring education on predator recognition.
- Legislative Advocacy for Child ProtectionEngages in legislative advocacy, including creating and supporting bills like Arizona's Senate Bill 1333, to improve child protection systems, prevent child trafficking, and ensure survivors receive necessary resources.
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Human Trafficking Awareness & Training 2 activities
- Training and Education on Child ProtectionProvides in-person and online trainings to help individuals navigate child protection systems and advocate for abused children, and organizes programs to educate the public about child abuse, trafficking, and the importance of reporting suspected cases.
- Training and public education on child protectionProvides in-person and online trainings to empower individuals to navigate child protection systems and advocates for abused children; also organizes public education programs to raise awareness about child abuse, trafficking, and reporting procedures.
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Early Childhood Education Advocacy 1 activity
- Research and publication on child protection system reformConducts and publishes research to inform systemic change, including the release of the memo “Lives in the Balance: A Bold Plan to Fix America’s Broken Child Protection System,” which outlines solutions for improving child welfare systems.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Public Interest Litigation and Systemic ReformPursues public interest litigation and advocates for systemic reforms to protect children's rights when laws, delays, or practices within the child protection system are inadequate.
- Research and Policy AnalysisConducts research and releases memos, such as "Lives in the Balance," to address issues within the child protection system and propose solutions for reform.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.64M
Contributions & grants$1.63M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.57M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$981K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$888K
Cash$839K
Investments$0
Liabilities$259K
Net assets$629K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARCY A OLSEN | FOUNDER/CEO | 40 | $228K |
| TIMOTHY KELLER | SR VP & LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $182K |
| REBECCA MASTERSON | CHIEF COUNSEL | 40 | $172K |
| ANN TREDWAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $170K |
board members · 7
- ALAN DYE — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE TYNAN — DIRECTOR
- CELIA MCCELLAND — DIRECTOR
- DR WILLIAM BILL COATS — VICE CHAIR
- F PHILLIPS GILTNER — CHAIRMAN
- RENEE V GILTNER — TREASURER
- SANDY LEONG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Government — Applauded federal action by ACF at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect benefits owed to children in foster care.
- Adolph Coors Foundation Funder — Philanthropic partner that provides funding.
- Alaska Impact Alliance Partner — Recipient of training services from the organization
- Center for the Rights of Abused Children Partner — The organization is referred to as "The Center for the Rights of Abused Children" in the text.
- Governor Katie Hobbs Government — Signed Senate Bill 1333 (SB 1333), which was created by the Center for the Rights of Abused Children.
- Messy Table Games Partner — Collaborated for Thanksgiving to "Play it Forward for Children."
- Michigan Supreme Court Partner — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in favor of child protection in a case where the Center for the Rights of Abused Children was involved.
- The Center for the Rights of Abused Children Partner — GEN JUSTICE operates under or in association with The Center for the Rights of Abused Children to provide legal support and advocacy for abused children.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Applauded federal action by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect benefits owed to children in foster care.