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Haven-Violence Prevention and Support Services

EIN 02-0337620 · Portsmouth, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAVEN'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING AND TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER WOMEN, MEN, NON-BINARY AND TRANSGENDER ADULTS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES TO HEAL FROM ABUSE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
57
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$113,816, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    11 of 11 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. HAVEN PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. HAVEN HAS A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE, SAFETY PLANNING, ACCOMPANIMENT AT POLICE STATIONS, HOSPITALS, CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS, COURT ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS SEEKING PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES. HAVEN ALSO OFFERS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS AND YOGA EMPOWERMENT GROUPS FOR TRAUMA SURVIVORS.
  2. $353,875 spent. HAVEN PROVIDES A CONFIDENTIAL 6 UNIT EMERGENCY SHELTER AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE SEEKING IMMEDIATE SAFETY FROM VIOLENCE. HAVEN PROVIDES SHELTER GUESTS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMMING, SAFETY PLANNING, AND WORKS WITH THEM TO SECURE SAFE HOUSING.
  3. $448,727 spent. HAVEN PROVIDES A SAFE KIDS STRONG TEENS VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS AT K-12 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTH EASTERN NH AIMED TO PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE, BULLYING, AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE. HAVEN ALSO CONDUCTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX ISSUES VICTIMS OFTEN FACE IN THE AFTERMATH OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
  4. $44,281 spent. CAMP HOPE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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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