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Family Violence Project

EIN 01-0360714 · Augusta, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE IN KENNEBEC AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
30
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$114,803, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $872,621 spent. INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INFORMATION ON PROTECTION ORDERS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, REFERRALS, SUPPORT GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING OPTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO VICTIMS AND CONCERNED OTHERS. COURT ADVOCATES ASSIST VICTIMS IN THE CIVIL LEGAL PROCESS OF FILING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS TO PROTECT THEM FROM THEIR ABUSIVE PARTNERS. COURT ADVOCACY IS ONE OF THE MOST RAPIDLY GROWING AREAS OF SERVICE. OUR SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE A PLACE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT, RESOURCE INFORMATION AND TO SHARE THEIR STORIES WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE.
  2. $314,365 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: WE CANNOT END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALONE. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND TO WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURTS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS ABOUT HOW TO RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE APPROPRIATELY. OUR SCHOOL-BASED ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS AGE APPROPRIATE PRESENTATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION. PRESENTATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO INFORM CHILDREN AND YOUTH ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, THEREBY INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, DECREASING ISOLATION, AND SHAPING HOW OUR YOUTH APPROACH DATING RELATIONSHIPS.
  3. $210,944 spent. SHELTER - WE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE WHEN FLEEING THEIR ABUSIVE SITUATION. SHELTER ADVOCATES PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING HOUSING NAVIGATION. RESIDENTS ATTEND GROUPS FOCUSING ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PARENTING AND FINANCIALL LITERACY. THEY RECEIVE SUPPORT NAVIGATING THE MEDICAL SYSTEM AND ADDRESSING LEGAL ISSUES.
  4. $646,329 spent. SOMERSET SHELTER: OUR SOMERSET SHELTER PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF PARTNER VIOLENCE OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE; RESIDENTS ARE HELPED WITH OBTAINING HOUSING, TANF, FOOD STAMPS, MAINECARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER RESOURCES RESIDENTS NEED IN ORDER TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. 100% OF CLIENTS WHO REQUEST SHELTER RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND/OR A REFERRAL FOR APPROPRIATE SHELTERING. CHANGEWORK: THE MISSION OF CHANGEWORK IS TO HELP MEN ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS AND BELIEFS, IDENTIFY THEIR USE OF VIOLENCE AND COERCIVE CONTROL,AND LEARN TO TREAT PARTNERS AND CHILDREN WITH RESPECT RATHER THAN ABUSE. THIS CERTIFIED BATTERER EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS CHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABUSIVE MEN USING THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION PROJECT'S DULUTH MODEL (DAIP). THE GOAL OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TO STOP MALE VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORTS FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM LIVING IN AN ABUSIVE HOME. SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WORKING TOWARD INDIVIDUAL GOALS SUCH AS CONTINUED EDUCATION, WORK TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, PARENTING SKILLS AND ACCESSING OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES. HELPLINE: THE 24/7 HELPLINE ALLOWS VICTIMS TO REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME. ADVOCATES PROVIDE SUPPORT, HELP WITH SAFETY PLANNING AND REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
  5. SOMERSET SHELTER: OUR SOMERSET SHELTER PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF PARTNER VIOLENCE OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE; RESIDENTS ARE HELPED WITH OBTAINING HOUSING, TANF, FOOD STAMPS, MAINECARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER RESOURCES RESIDENTS NEED IN ORDER TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. 100% OF CLIENTS WHO REQUEST SHELTER RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND/OR A REFERRAL FOR APPROPRIATE SHELTERING. CHANGEWORK: THE MISSION OF CHANGEWORK IS TO HELP MEN ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS AND BELIEFS, IDENTIFY THEIR USE OF VIOLENCE AND COERCIVE CONTROL,AND LEARN TO TREAT PARTNERS AND CHILDREN WITH RESPECT RATHER THAN ABUSE. THIS CERTIFIED BATTERER EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS CHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABUSIVE MEN USING THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION PROJECT'S DULUTH MODEL (DAIP). THE GOAL OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TO STOP MALE VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORTS FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM LIVING IN AN ABUSIVE HOME. SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WORKING TOWARD INDIVIDUAL GOALS SUCH AS CONTINUED EDUCATION, WORK TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, PARENTING SKILLS AND ACCESSING OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES. HELPLINE: THE 24/7 HELPLINE ALLOWS VICTIMS TO REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME. ADVOCATES PROVIDE SUPPORT, HELP WITH SAFETY PLANNING AND REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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