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The Victim Center Inc

EIN 43-1149629 · Springfield, MO

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

WE FOSTER SAFETY AND HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY WALKING WITH VICTIMS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY FROM TRAUMA AND TRAGEDY TO HOPE AND HEALING.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
37
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$75,953, interim exec

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $55,963 spent. PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED IN SCHOOLS AND IN COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS. TOPICS CONSIST OF PERSONAL SAFETY, IDENTIFYING SAFE ADULTS, BOUNDARY SETTING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, BY-STANDER INTERVENTION, IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING ABUSE, AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO PREVENTING VIOLENT OR SEXUAL CRIMES. THE VICTIM CENTER PROVIDED 9378 UNITS OF SERVICE TO 9378 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $667,717 spent. FREE OF CHARGE SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO HAVE SURVIVED A VIOLENT OR SEXUAL CRIME. SERVICES CONSIST OF 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAUMA THERAPY, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PERSONAL ADVOCACY, AND COURT SUPPORT. THE VICTIM CENTER PROVIDED 9523.13 UNITS OF SERVICE TO 2314 ADULTS.
  3. $399,872 spent. FREE OF CHARGE SERVICES TO CHILDREN (AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING PARENTS/GUARDIANS) WHO HAVE SURVIVED A VIOLENT OR SEXUAL CRIME. SERVICES CONSIST OF 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAUMA THERAPY, PARENT EDUCATION, PERSONAL ADVOCACY, AND COURT SUPPORT. THE VICTIM CENTER PROVIDED 8282.50 UNITS OF SERVICE TO 777 CHILDREN.

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 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 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 1979.

    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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