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Domestic Violence Crisis Center

EIN 06-1057356 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DVCC's role is to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. Our services include housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and emergency safe housing. All victim services are free and confidential, and all services offered are multicultural/multilingual.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
63
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$64,511, ex officio

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. Safe HousingDVCC provides emergency, temporary safe housing for domestic violence victims and their children. Residents in our two safe houses (Stamford and Norwalk) are provided with meals, clothing, other basic needs, safety planning, and transportation. Additionally, the full range of our victim services is available to residents of our safe houses.
  2. $839,446 spent. Legal Advocacy Legal advocates work with victims on civil and criminal matters within the court system. Legal advocacy includes helping victims obtain orders of protection. Legal Advocates are present at arraignments and domestic violence criminal hearings to advocate for victims. In addition, they provide one-on-one legal consultations to assist victims with family legal issues, including child support, custody, alimony, and divorce.
  3. $454,699 spent. Counseling DVCC offers shortterm individual counseling with survivors of domestic violence to help them understand the effects of trauma, identify options and goals, and develop safety plans. In addition, we offer group counseling which fosters a supportive environment that helps to lessen feelings of isolation Child Counseling DVCC has a dedicated, full-time youth and family counselor on staff to provide one-on-one counseling, parent/child counseling, and age-appropriate support groups for children as secondary victims of domestic violence. The counselor also works with young adults as primary victims of domestic violence.
  4. $384,744 spent. Housing & Financial Advocacy DVCC'S housing and financial advocates work with victims to connect them with housing resources and to help them find safe, affordable, permanent housing. In addition, advocates work alongside victims to create financial wellness and safety plans. Services include repairing damaged or low credit scores, budgeting education, building resumes and strengthening job-seeking skills.
  5. $209,863 spent. Preventive Education Youth preventive education programs provide tools for youth to help them learn how to maintain healthy relationships and solve conflicts peacefully. These programs provide education and increase awareness of domestic violence and its impact on our communities.

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 January 1983.

    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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