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Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence

EIN 31-1120194 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND LIVE FREE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
20
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$138,885, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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 (3)
  1. $594,149 spent. HOTLINE - WHILE LIVING IN DANGER, THERE MAY BE ONLY A SMALL OPPORTUNITY TO REACH OUT FOR HELP. THIS IS THE VALUE OF A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE WITH TRAINED STAFF TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SAFETY PLANNING. ARTEMIS PROVIDES A HOTLINE AS THE 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT FOR SURVIVORS. WE PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND HELP ON OBTAINING A CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER. THE HOTLINE IS TRULY A LIFELINE FOR SURVIVORS. ARTEMIS CENTER ANSWERED 7,732 CALLS VIA HOTLINE IN 2025. OUTCOMES: 2,795 CALLERS COMPLETED A SAFETY PLAN WITH HOTLINE ADVOCATES. OF THOSE, 2,647 AGREED THEY WOULD UTILIZE THE PLAN IF FEELING UNSAFE.
  2. $519,023 spent. ADVOCACY - ARTEMIS CENTER IS BASED ON A THEORY OF EMPOWERMENT, MEANING THAT THE SURVIVOR IS FREE TO MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES ABOUT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR SAFETY AND WHAT SERVICES THEY DESIRE. THIS IS CRITICAL FOR AN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SURVIVOR, WHO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE POWER AND CONTROL OF THEIR BATTERER. THE ADVOCATE INFORMS THE SURVIVOR OF THEIR OPTIONS AND SUPPORTS THEM IN THEIR CHOICES. WE WORK WITH, RATHER THAN FOR, THE CLIENT. WE ALSO WORK WITH EMPLOYERS, LANDLORDS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER PROVIDERS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND PROPERLY RESPOND TO THE SURVIVOR'S SITUATION. MANY SURVIVORS FEEL ALONE AND HAVE BEEN ISOLATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. OFTEN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IS ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE. WE ALSO EDUCATE SURVIVORS ON THE COURT PROCESS AND GO WITH THEM TO COURT WHEN NEEDED (505 COURT ACCOMPANIMENTS IN 2025). WE HAVE LIMITED DIRECT MATERIAL ASSISTANCE (FUNDS TO CHANGE DOOR LOCKS OR PURCHASE BUS TICKETS, FOR EXAMPLE) THAT WE PROVIDE ALSO. 1,314 CLIENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM IN 2025.
  3. $627,761 spent. ARTEMIS BEGAN WORKING WITH SURVIVORS ON SECURING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT THROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE. THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ALONG WITH FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE HOUSING TEAM CONNECTS SURVIVORS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE JOB CENTER TO SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR FOR TITLE 20, OR SINCLAIR FOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CREATE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHILE SUPPORTING SURVIVORS AS THEY GAIN INDEPENDENCE. IN 2025, 61 SURVIVORS WERE ASSISTED WITH SECURING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.CENTER CHILDREN'S THERAPY SERVED 17 CHILDREN WHO HAD WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS WELL AS 15 OF THEIR CAREGIVERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 1985.

    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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