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Dove Project

EIN 46-1307359 · Vashon, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DOVE PROJECT IS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SURVIVOR SERVICES, PREVENTION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE INTERPERSONAL HARM.

Income
$823,039
Spending
$713,120
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
12
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$84,939, executive director

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $195,505 spent. Mental Health Services: Distributed 560(a 40% increase from 2023) therapy vouchers to community members in need, enabling access to affordable mental health care outside the insurance system. DOVE provides mental health services with a specialization in trauma. Provided individual and/or group therapy sessions to 36 individuals with trauma symptoms. Offered mental health workshops or trainings to the community on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and trauma-informed care. Expanded our mental health offerings to the Vashon High School, serving over 30 youth experiencing the impact of complex trauma.
  2. $171,283 spent. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy: Provided 1181 direct support interventions to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy with legal and social service systems, and support groups. This involved securing temporary restraining orders or other legal protections for survivors and assistance in finding safe and stable housing. We developed and presented educational materials and trainings on domestic violence, sexual assault, and healthy relationships to community organizations such as the Food Bank and the Vashon Fire and Rescue.
  3. $157,340 spent. Prevention Education Services: Delivered prevention education trainings, activities, and clubs to over 700 students in schools and community groups, through programs like Lunchbox, Teen Council, CareClub, and sponsorship of the GSA club. This also includes the Circles in Schools program that offers social-emotional support at the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The Teen Council group was the largest yet, with 12 members, and they taught their peers not only at Vashon Middle School and Vashon High School, but also expanded to the Harbor School, a local private school. Topics of education are health relationships, safe dating, mental health, cyber safety, body image, and healthy boundaries.
  4. $113,643 spent. Other Programs

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2013.

    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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