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Safe Haven of Racine Inc

EIN 39-1155004 · Racine, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE AREA YOUTH COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, LEGAL AND MEDICAL RESOURCE ASSISTANCE, AND RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOCUSING ON HUMAN AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 39%
Employees
49
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$77,754, ceo

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 175% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM INCLUDES THE ACADEMY, KIDS KAMP AND KIDS ZONE. THE ACADEMY IS LICENSED TO CARE FOR CHILDREN SIX WEEKS OLD TO TWELVE YEARS OLD WITH STRENGTH-BASED ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING. THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES AND DAILY SCHEDULE ENGAGE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, MEALTIMES AND FREE AND STRUCTURED PLAY TIMES.
  2. $521,816 spent. THE SAFE HAVEN OF RACINE YOUTH SHELTER PROVIDES 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN A COMMUNITY-BASED EIGHT-BED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND ABUSED CHILDREN AGES 10-17. THE SHELTER PROVIDES IMMEDIATE SAFETY AND SECURITY, FACILITATES FAMILY REUNIFICATION, STRENGTHENS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND EMPOWERS CONSTRUCTIVE YOUTH ACTIONS IN A SOLUTION-FOCUSED, ASSET-BASED, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL. THE SAFE HAVEN OF RACINE TEAM PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, CRISIS INTERVENTION, FAMILY MEDIATION AND LONG-TERM AFTERCARE.
  3. $408,206 spent. THE SAFE PASSAGE IS A 12-MONTH RAPID RE-HOUSING (RRH) PROGRAM THAT SERVES HOMELESS (ON THE STREET, IN A HOMELESS SHELTER, OR FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) THAT ARE YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18 THROUGH 24) WHO ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. QUALIFYING YOUNG ADULTS WILL RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. PERSONS MUST REGISTER AT A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR PROOF OF HOMELESSNESS.SAFE PASSAGE GETS YOUNG ADULTS OFF STREETS AND INTO THEIR OWN APARTMENT. ONCE HOUSED, A CASE MANAGER PROVIDES RESOURCES AND GUIDE YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH A HANDS-ON LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER SHORT TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHILE THESE YOUNG ADULTS OBTAIN THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY ONCE THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM.PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE OFFERED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO BUILD JOB SKILLS, AND TO OBTAIN A GED, DIPLOMA OR OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO OTHER SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND WILL BE ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS THAT ADDRESS THEIR OWN NEEDS. CASE MANAGERS WILL WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO MONITOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOP ADDITIONAL PLANS AND GOALS. ONCE PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT THEY CAN RENT AN APARTMENT AND RENT WILL BE BASED ON INCOME. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION OF STAYING IN THE APARTMENT IF THEY DESIRE FOR UP TO 2 YEARS.

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 March 1972.

    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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