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The Center for Safer Communities

EIN 02-0350899 · Claremont, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of CSC is to enhance the safety and well-being of victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and stalking through empowerment and advocacy to create a community responsive to all victims and survivors through education, outreach and accountability and to empower the community to establish a safer culture.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
17
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$90,702, 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

    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 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. $266,413 spent. EDUCATION- CSC provides school based prevention education programs and community based awareness, outreach and training programs. School based programs are available to students pre-school through 12th grade in all schools in Sullivan County. Programs teach youth skills to assist them with everyday challenges throughout their lives. Key topics include bullying and cyber bullying, personal safety, child sexual abuse prevention, relational aggression, respect, healthy relationships, dating violence, date rape, and work that builds a Climate of Respect throughout the school. Trainings are encouraged for staff and parents. Community based programs include trainings for other first responders, trainings at businesses on sexual harassment and domestic violence in the workplace, by-stander trainings, and general awareness programs, all focused on building a healthier community and one that is more responsive to the needs of survivors.
  2. $931,868 spent. DIRECT SERVICES- CSC provides direct services that bring about an immediate cessation from abuse, such as emergency shelter and court advocacy in obtaining restraining orders, as well as services that provide support for healing such as peer counseling, support groups and advocacy in accessing additional community services. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are provided by a very small staff and a significant volunteer task force. Services are provided on an empowerment and advocacy model. We help survivors make their own decisions about their safety and healing by providing safety planning, options for CSC and additional community services, information on abuse, advocacy and accompaniment. Survivors decide which services they want to access. There is no charge for services as most survivors we work with do not have the means to pay for services or could not safely access resources. We work to reduce barriers in accessing services, including transportation, child care and language. Services are provided to adults, teens and children.
  3. $26,694 spent. THRIFT STORE-Changes Thrift Store is a social enterprise that provides a service to the Sullivan County community and which generates revenue for Center for Safer Communities programs and services. Gently used clothing and household items are donated by community members CSC then sells items at a very minimal cost .50-5.00 on average. Families and individuals experiencing an unforeseen hardship, individuals living in the community homeless shelter, and individuals who need clothing for job interviews or for their children for school are able to shop for what they need at no cost or at a reduced cost.

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 May 1980.

    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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