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Sanctuary for Families Inc

EIN 13-3193119 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW YORK'S LEADING SERVICE PROVIDER AND ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEX TRAFFICKING AND RELATED FORMS OF GENDER VIOLENCE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL)

Income
$31.3 million
Spending
$33.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
333
Volunteers
3,245
Highest pay
$333,212, ceo

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 31 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 (4)
  1. $13.9 million spent. LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND ADVICE/CONSULTATION TO 7,025 CLIENTS IN AREAS INCLUDING FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION LAW, HOUSING AND PUBLIC BENEFITS, MATRIMONIAL LAW, AND ORDERS OF PROTECTION. THIS INCLUDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR 3,715 CLIENTS IN 7,476 LEGAL CASES. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $7.9 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES REACHED 2,628 ADULTS AND CHILDREN LAST YEAR, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING; SAFETY PLANNING/DANGER ASSESSMENTS, AND REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OTHER URGENT NEEDS. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.
  3. $3.9 million spent. TRANSITIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER HOUSED 116 ADULTS AND 142 CHILDREN, WITH 59 CLIENTS DISCHARGED AND SERVED THROUGH POST-SHELTER SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LEGAL REFERRALS. SANCTUARY'S 4 EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS HOUSED 65 ADULTS AND 107 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.
  4. $2.5 million spent. THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (EEP) IS AN INTENSIVE SERVICE-SECTOR CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED IN-HOUSE AT OUR MAIN OFFICE AND ONE ADDITIONAL LOCATION. ITS 4-MONTH, FULL-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES CAREER READINESS; OFFICE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS INCLUDING MS WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT; AND ENGLISH AND MATH LITERACY. EEP SERVED 454 CLIENTS INCLUDING 127 IN 4 MONTHS CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM, AND 57 IN ABBREVIATED SPANISH LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAM. THE REMAINING CLIENTS ENGAGED IN INTERNSHIPS, SUPPLEMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, ESOL CLASSES, AND/OR OTHER ANCILLARY PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.

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 November 6, 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 September 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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