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Putnam Northern Westchester Womens Resource Center Inc

EIN 13-3048837 · Mahopac, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ELIMINATES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN AND PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
42
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$95,964, executive di

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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER, INC. ("PNWWRC") OPERATES A 15 BED NEWYORK STATE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. THE SHELTER PROVIDES 15 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN EMERGENCY HOUSING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILLS, ADVOCACY, ON-SITE CASE MANAGMENT, ADULT/ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S COUNSELING, CRIME VICTIMS' ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AND RECREATION. THE SHELTER IS STAFFED 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS A YEAR. IN 2024 THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED 3951 BED NIGHTS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. 53 DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS RESIDED IN THE SHELTER DURING 2024. ALL 53 VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE WERE PROVIDED WITH THE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE AS NEEDED OR REQUESTED. PNWWRC'S PUTNAM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES BETWEEN 6-24 RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO HAVE FLED OR ARE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE THE ABUSER. IN 2024, 7 FAMILIES CONSISTING OF 7 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WERE HOUSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. PUTNAM RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL SUPPLEMENTATION TO ANY PUTNAM COUNTY RESIDENT WHO IS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN HOUSING DUE TO LACK OF INCOME. THE FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR RENTAL SUPPLEMENT OF AN APARTMENT THAT IS 85% OF THE AREA FAIR MARKET RENT.INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTE 30% OF INCOME TO THE COSTS AND THE PROGRAM WILL PAY THE REMAINDER TO THE LANDLORD. IN 2024, 5 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WERE HOUSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND REMAIN HOUSED. RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER, INC. ("PNWWRC") OPERATES A 15 BED NEWYORK STATE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. THE SHELTER PROVIDES 15 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN EMERGENCY HOUSING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILLS, ADVOCACY, ON-SITE CASE MANAGMENT, ADULT/ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S COUNSELING, CRIME VICTIMS' ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AND RECREATION. THE SHELTER IS STAFFED 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS A YEAR. IN 2024 THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED 3951 BED NIGHTS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. 53 DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS RESIDED IN THE SHELTER DURING 2024. ALL 53 VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE WERE PROVIDED WITH THE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE AS NEEDED OR REQUESTED. PNWWRC'S PUTNAM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES BETWEEN 6-24 RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO HAVE FLED OR ARE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE THE ABUSER. IN 2024, 7 FAMILIES CONSISTING OF 7 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WERE HOUSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. PUTNAM RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL SUPPLEMENTATION TO ANY PUTNAM COUNTY RESIDENT WHO IS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN HOUSING DUE TO LACK OF INCOME. THE FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR RENTAL SUPPLEMENT OF AN APARTMENT THAT IS 85% OF THE AREA FAIR MARKET RENT.INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTE 30% OF INCOME TO THE COSTS AND THE PROGRAM WILL PAY THE REMAINDER TO THE LANDLORD. IN 2024, 5 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WERE HOUSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND REMAIN HOUSED.
  2. $691,891 spent. NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES AND COMMUNITYEDUCATION: PNWWRC PROVIDES NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT A WALK-IN FACILITY.SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RAPE CRISIS SERVICES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES,CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT VICTIM SERVICES, 24 HOUR HOTLINE, VICTIM ADVOCACY,INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SUPPORT GROUPSFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LIFE SKILLS, EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS. THE AGENCY STAFF PROVIDED 17 WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, CIVIC GROUPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES ON THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, PNWWRC ANSWERED 496 HOTLINE CALLS, PROVIDED NONRESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES TO 1503 ADULTS AND 303 CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED 9,829 COUNSELING AND THERAPY SESSIONS AND 2784 ADVOCACY SERVICES ASSISTANCE WITH 159 ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND PROVIDED 15 SANE EXAMS AT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND PROVIDED 70 SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS. NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES AND COMMUNITYEDUCATION: PNWWRC PROVIDES NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT A WALK-IN FACILITY.SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RAPE CRISIS SERVICES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES,CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT VICTIM SERVICES, 24 HOUR HOTLINE, VICTIM ADVOCACY,INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SUPPORT GROUPSFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LIFE SKILLS, EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS. THE AGENCY STAFF PROVIDED 17 WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, CIVIC GROUPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES ON THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, PNWWRC ANSWERED 496 HOTLINE CALLS, PROVIDED NONRESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES TO 1503 ADULTS AND 303 CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED 9,829 COUNSELING AND THERAPY SESSIONS AND 2784 ADVOCACY SERVICES ASSISTANCE WITH 159 ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND PROVIDED 15 SANE EXAMS AT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND PROVIDED 70 SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS.
  3. $91,038 spent. NON-RESIDENTIAL NON-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & NON-SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: PNWWRC PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ARE NON-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND NON-SEXUAL ASSAULT DRIVEN INCLUDING COUNSELING FOR SEPARATION AND DIVORCE, LEGAL REFERRALS,INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION, EDUCATION AND CAREER COUNSELING, ART THERAPY, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2024, 503 INDIVIDUALS SOUGHT THE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 1987.

    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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