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Womens Information Service Wise of the Upper Valley Inc

EIN 02-0346512 · Lebanon, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WISE IS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TWENTY-THREE COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND COUNTIES OF GRAFTON (NH), WINDSOR (VT), AND ORANGE (VT).

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
20.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
24
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$139,962, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    13 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE WISE CRISIS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, SAFETY PLANNING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER OPTIONS, HOUSING AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COURT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY, HOSPITAL ACCOMPANIMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WISE PROVIDED ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO 1,341 VICTIMS.WISE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING SUPPORT TO THE MANY SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SEEKING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. WISE OWNS AND MANAGES TWO CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER FACILITIES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EMERGENCY NEED OF HOUSING. WHEN SPACE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE SHELTER, WISE WILL PROVIDE SHORT-TERM STAYS AT LOCAL MOTELS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE SAFETY FOR SURVIVORS. WISE ADVOCATES ALSO SUPPORT SURVIVORS WITH COMMUNITY REFERRALS, APPLICATION SUPPORT, LANDLORD MEETINGS, AND OTHER RESOURCES IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN THE LOCATION OF AFFORDABLE, SAFE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $442,297 spent. THE WISE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE AND PRINTED RESOURCES TO YOUTH, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY ADULTS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND EXPAND UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WISE DEVELOPS PREVENTION CURRICULA THAT FOCUS ON BUILDING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORS THAT ENCOURAGE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS. WISE ALSO PROVIDES TRAININGS TO MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ON THE COMPLEX ISSUES RELATED TO TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE AND THEIR IMPACT ON SURVIVORS. ADDITIONALLY, WISE'S PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM USES SOCIAL MEDIA, RADIO PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND OTHER VENUES AND SOURCES TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN LEARNING. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WISE DELIVERED 855 PRESENTATIONS AND REACHED 7,387 YOUTH AND ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS.
  3. $327,949 spent. WISE OFFERS FAMILY COURT REPRESENTATION AND COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WISE PROVIDED LEGAL SUPPORT TO 196 PEOPLE, AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO 236 PEOPLE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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