L I Against Domestic Violence Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
L.I. Against Domestic Violence is committed to the empowerment of victims and survivors of domestic violence through supportive services including hotline, counseling, vocational training, emergency shelter, prevention and education resources, and legal advocacy.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 65%
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $146,405, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (6)
- $906,989 spent. Our Precinct Advocacy Program places an advocate in all seven Suffolk County Police Department Precincts and makes vital victim services available immediately following a violent incident. This is a critical time when interventions make a huge difference in ensuring the safety of the victim and any children and securing legal protections. Our Court Advocates are available to accompany victims in Family, District and Supreme Court. They provide support and direct assistance in obtaining orders of protection. Advocates working in the Court and the Precincts: educate victims about the dynamics of an abusive relationship, explain what to expect if a police report is filed, go over the options available under the law, including orders of protection, assist in safety assessment and development of a safety plan, link clients with shelter services as well as other community resources.
- $487,110 spent. The Safe Harbor Shelter provides a safe haven exclusively for victims and their children who are fleeing their homes to escape domestic violence and have limited or no other safe option. Safety is the shelter's first priority. As soon as an individual or family enters, our staff work to secure their emotional and physical safety and provide comprehensive support services with the goal of permanent housing and healing. Services provided at Safe Harbor Shelter include: individual and group counseling for adults and children, legal advocacy if the resident wishes to petition the courts for an Order of Protection or child custody, help with requesting financial assistance from the Department of Social Services, housing advocacy, parenting skills workshops, and linkage to many other resources to meet the families or individuals needs.
- $341,681 spent. Survivors of abusive relationships can benefit from the support of trained counselors to identify and deal with their emotions and gain healthy coping tools. Our licensed staff provide counseling in a supportive environment to improve the safety and emotional well-being of victims and their children. Our staff works with clients to reduce the traumatic impact of past events, and to reduce exposure to violence for children. Our Counseling Program offers individuals and group counseling modalities for adults and children affected by domestic violence.
- $185,980 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
- $143,040 spent. Abusers often employ tactics to isolate victims from financial knowledge such as preventing their partner from working or accessing a bank, credit card or transportation. Our Financial Literacy Program is designed to provide targeted tools and skills to remove financial barriers and plan for a safe and economically stable future. We provide resources and skills through one-on-one planning and workshops covering topics such as basic budgeting, developing economic goals, banking and financial management.
- $137,257 spent. Gaining economic independence from an abuser can mean the difference between staying in or leaving a violent relationship. LIADV helps survivors of domestic violence gain the skills necessary to develop a strategy for becoming financially self-sufficient. Through the Vocational Advocacy Program, we provide services to help victims enhance their work skills to enter or re-enter the job market. VAP assists clients to identify their employment goals and achieve long-term employment.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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