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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Carbon County

EIN 20-2358889 · Red Lodge, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER THOSE IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE & FOSTER HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
14
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$77,475, co-director

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $866,165 spent. DSVS PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD/CLOTHING, 24 HOUR HELP LINE SUPPORT, CRISIS INTERVIENTION, LEGAL ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MEN (VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING). THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY DSVS STAFF AND HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS.
  2. $166,457 spent. "POWER UP, SPEAK OUT!" IS A FIVE LESSON TOOLKIT FOR EDUCATORS THAT ENCOURAGES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, POWER DYNAMICS, BOUNDARIES, AND CONSENT. SINCE 2012, EDUCATORS USING POWER UP, SPEAK OUT! LESSONS HAVE REACHED OVER 40,000 STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. DSVS STAFF ENGAGED STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND CHILD CAREGIVERS ACROSS 11 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CARBON AND STILLWATER COUNTIES WITH VIOLENCE PREVENTION CURRICULUM APPROPRIATE FOR EACH AUDIENCE AND AGE GROUP.
  3. $14,161 spent. DSVS EMPLOYS A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROGRAM, AIMED AT IMPROVING OVERALL WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSUALT, AND STALKING. WE ENGAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATION PARTNERS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN CARBON AND STILLWATER COUNTIES TO PROVIDE CROSS-TRAINING, EXCHANGE INFORMATION, AND ELIMINATE GAPS IN SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS. DSVS COMMITTED TIME AND RESOURCES TO DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS AND FORMAL AGREEMENTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMS AND MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATORS, AND CHILD CAREGIVERS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2005.

    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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