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Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc

EIN 39-1441770 · Oshkosh, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, SAFETY AND SUPPORT, AND LEAD OUR COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE INCIDENTS AND THE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND DATING VIOLENCE.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
39
Volunteers
610
Highest pay
$107,143, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 25

    13 of 13 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $870,891 spent. IN 2024, CHRISTINE ANN MOVED INTO A LARGER BUILDING WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MORE SURVIVORS. EMERGENCY SHELTER: OUR 11-APARTMENT, 64-BED FACILITY PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THOSE FLEEING IMMINENT DANGER. FAMILIES ALWAYS GET THEIR OWN ROOM WHILE SINGLE ADULTS OF THE SAME GENDER MAY SHARE A ROOM. EACH APARTMENT HAS THEIR OWN KITCHEN AND LIVING AREA. BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND BABY SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED. WE WELCOME SURVIVORS OF ALL GENDERS AND BACKGROUNDS. WE DO NOT HAVE A LENGTH OF STAY LIMIT. WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING, COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO WOMEN, CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $319,006 spent. EMPOWERMENT: THIS TEAM MEETS WITH ADULTS WHO ARE NOT STAYING IN SHELTER. THEY MAY HAVE ANOTHER SAFE PLACE TO GO OR ARE NOT READY TO LEAVE THEIR ABUSER. ADVOCATES OFFER SAFETY PLANNING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, GOAL SETTING, CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES, PLUS LEGAL ADVOCACY.
  3. $203,782 spent. OUR YOUTH TEAM WORKS TO END THE CYCLE OF ABUSE BEFORE IT BEGINS IN YOUNG LIVES. FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED DOMESTIC ABUSE OR TEENS WHO HAVE HAD AN UNHEALTHY DATING RELATIONSHIP, OUR YOUTH ADVOCATES PROVIDE 1-ON-1 SUPPORT TO HELP THEM PROCESS TRAUMA, DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS, LEARN HOW TO STAY SAFE, AND BUILD SELFCONFIDENCE.
  4. $23,363 spent. IN 2024, CHRISTINE ANN MOVED INTO A LARGER BUILDING AND WE ARE NOW ABLE TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CONSISTS OF 11 FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS. RENTS ARE BASED ON INCOME, HOWEVER IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE AN INCOME THEY CAN STILL UTILIZE THE PROGRAM. WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE DEDICATED TO THE PROGRAM WHO OFFERS CONTINUING SUPPORT TO CLIENTS.
  5. IN 2024, CHRISTINE ANN MOVED INTO A LARGER BUILDING AND WE ARE NOW ABLE TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CONSISTS OF 11 FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS. RENTS ARE BASED ON INCOME, HOWEVER IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE AN INCOME THEY CAN STILL UTILIZE THE PROGRAM. WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE DEDICATED TO THE PROGRAM WHO OFFERS CONTINUING SUPPORT TO CLIENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 November 1983.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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