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A Safe Place Inc

EIN 22-2823947 · Nantucket, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WORK TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE NANTUCKET COMMUNITY WHILE EMPOWERING EVERY WOMAN, MAN AND CHILD TO LIVE A LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.SERVICES AT A SAFE PLACE ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, IMMIGRATION STATUS, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR DISABILITY.

Income
$9.2 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
16
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$143,414, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 82% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 386% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $714,873 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES - ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER CALLS TO OUR 24-HOUR HOTLINE, RESPOND IN PERSON TO ASSIST WITH RESTRAINING ORDERS IN COURT OR AT THE POLICE STATION, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUESTED. DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT, SERVICES RANGE FROM A LISTENING EAR TO BASIC NEEDS ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING. IN EXTREMELY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS, THERE IS AN EMERGENCY "SAFE HOME". INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING ARE IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $247,324 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION - TRAINED RAPE CRISIS COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND OPTIONS VIA OUR 24-HOUR HOTLINE. IN THE AFTERMATH, OUR CARING AND KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF WILL PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT AND COUNSELING TO THE SURVIVOR AND/OR THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING ARE AVAILABLE.
  3. $77,920 spent. TRAUMA THERAPY SERVICES - PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING FROM LICENSED THERAPISTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.
  4. $188,444 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INCLUDING SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS, VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING ACTIVITIES.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 September 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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