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Haven Inc

EIN 38-2426175 · Pontiac, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND ENGAGE ALL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
77
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$130,500, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 September 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. $1.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL: OAKLAND COUNTY'S ONLY 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR CHILDREN. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SAFETY PLANNING, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND MEDICAL NEEDS. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A COMMUNAL KITCHEN AND PANTRY. COUNSELING AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. CRISIS AND SUPPORT LINE: OAKLAND COUNTY'S ONLY 24-HOUR HOTLINE DEALING SPECIFICALLY WITH ISSUES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. SPECIALISTS PROVIDE CALLERS WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUPPORT ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, ETC.
  2. $1.4 million spent. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: COUNSELING PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN HEALING FROM THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. MASTERS LEVEL THERAPISTS ASSIST VICTIMS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, HEALING FROM TRAUMA, IMPROVING COPING MECHANISMS AND RE-ESTABLISHING INNER STRENGTH. USING FOUNDATION OF EMPOWERMENT, THERAPISTS USE A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES INCLUDING ART THERAPY, MEDITATION, AS WELL AS COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.
  3. $769,299 spent. SOCIAL ACTION: THE SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE IMMEDIATE SAFETY NEEDS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS THROUGH 24-HOUR ADVOCACY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES. ADVOCATES OFFER SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS THROUGH ALL STAGES OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDERS.
  4. $503,263 spent. START: START (SAFE THERAPEUTIC ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM) PROVIDES AROUND THE CLOCK MEDICAL ATTENTION, A FORENSIC TEAM, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. FOR CASES REFERRED FOR PROSECUTION, SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS PROVIDE EXPERT TESTIMONY AND ADVOCATES GIVE VICTIMS SUPPORT DURING COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 October 1982.

    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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