Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT OF DELAWARE COUNTY, INC. (DAP) IS TO WORK TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EMPOWER VICTIMS TO MOVE TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $3.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 60%
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 49
- Highest pay
- $164,043, 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
Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 34% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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 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 (8)
- $632,801 spent. Thrift Store: Thrift & Thrive, operating since 2002 in Drexel Hill, PA, generates revenue, distributes donated goods, supplies clients with essentials, and promotes domestic abuse awareness.
- $579,947 spent. Housing Services: Established in 2021 to address housing needs post-COVID-19, this program offers rapid rehousing and long-term solutions. In FY24-25, 212 participants secured new housing through relocation and case management support.
- $436,465 spent. Safe House: Provides emergency food, clothing, and temporary housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the Safe House served 97 individuals, delivering 5,379 nights of shelter.
- $340,639 spent. Legal Services
- $377,554 spent. Counseling and Intake Services
- $255,506 spent. Advocacy Services
- $74,607 spent. Community Outreach
- Counseling and Intake Services: The Intake and Crisis Counseling team handled approximately 4,600 hotline and referral calls and assisted over 550 walk-in clients. Counselors delivered 200 in-person and 450 telehealth sessions for adults, plus 202 sessions for children during FY24-25. Legal Services: Offers free representation at final PFA hearings and referrals for custody, support, and divorce cases. In FY24-25, legal staff represented clients in 194 court appearances. Court Advocacy Services: Supports survivors with Protection from Abuse filings, legal counseling, and court accompaniment. In FY24-25, staff provided over 500 accompaniments and trained 33 law enforcement officers through the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), an evidence-based tool for identifying high-risk victims. Community Outreach: Educates the public on domestic violence dynamics, victims' rights, and prevention. In FY24-25, outreach programs engaged over 1,782 community members through presentations and awareness 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
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 April 1978.
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 November 4, 2026.
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