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Safehome Inc

EIN 48-0917798 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PARTNER ABUSE FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SHELTER, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND PREVENTION EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
91
Volunteers
920
Highest pay
$201,641, president/ce

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

    10 of 10 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. $2.8 million spent. IN 2024, SAFEHOME, INC. PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 9,838 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS FOUR PRIMARY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, AND OTHER LANGUAGE TRANSLATION IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. SAFEHOME, INC. PROVIDES ALL OF ITS SERVICES CONFIDENTIALLY AND FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EMERGENCY SHELTER CONSISTS OF 14 FAMILY UNITS, 10 SINGLE UNITS, AND THE OPTION TO PROVIDE TWO LARGE FAMILY UNITS, PROVIDING A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE, AND HEALING ATMOSPHERE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO LOVE, GAIN INNER STRENGTH, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, AND HEAL. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 317 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ESCAPING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH 16,018 SHELTER BED NIGHTS OF REFUGE TO FIND SAFETY, HELP AND HOPE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SHELTER INCLUDES A CRISIS HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK TO PROVIDE A LISTENING EAR, HELP WITH IMMEDIATE SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONNECT VICTIMS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OR OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ESCAPE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO 7,631 HOTLINE CALLS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES RENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN 2024, SAFEHOME, INC. PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 9,838 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS FOUR PRIMARY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, AND OTHER LANGUAGE TRANSLATION IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. SAFEHOME, INC. PROVIDES ALL OF ITS SERVICES CONFIDENTIALLY AND FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EMERGENCY SHELTER CONSISTS OF 14 FAMILY UNITS, 10 SINGLE UNITS, AND THE OPTION TO PROVIDE TWO LARGE FAMILY UNITS, PROVIDING A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE, AND HEALING ATMOSPHERE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO LOVE, GAIN INNER STRENGTH, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, AND HEAL. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 317 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ESCAPING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH 16,018 SHELTER BED NIGHTS OF REFUGE TO FIND SAFETY, HELP AND HOPE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SHELTER INCLUDES A CRISIS HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK TO PROVIDE A LISTENING EAR, HELP WITH IMMEDIATE SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONNECT VICTIMS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OR OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ESCAPE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO 7,631 HOTLINE CALLS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES RENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  2. $914,600 spent. OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY - HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES OFFER HELP TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED 80 INDIVIDUALS AND TRAINED 220 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN 2024 TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES VICTIMS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES. ECONOMIC ADVOCATES ASSIST CLIENTS WITH BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATION INDIVIDUALLY AND IN STRUCTURED CLASSES. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 42 HOURS OF TRAINING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AT THE DISTRICT COURT. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCY IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO AREA OR IN THE STATE OF KANSAS TO HAVE A FULL-TIME ATTORNEY ON STAFF. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 57 INDIVIDUALS WITH LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTLY FROM ITS FULL-TIME ATTORNEY, AND ASSISTED 367 VICTIMS WITH LEARNING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS AND THE LEGAL PROCESS IN DISTRICT COURT THROUGH ITS LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES. OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY - HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES OFFER HELP TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED 80 INDIVIDUALS AND TRAINED 220 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN 2024 TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES VICTIMS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES. ECONOMIC ADVOCATES ASSIST CLIENTS WITH BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATION INDIVIDUALLY AND IN STRUCTURED CLASSES. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 42 HOURS OF TRAINING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AT THE DISTRICT COURT. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCY IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO AREA OR IN THE STATE OF KANSAS TO HAVE A FULL-TIME ATTORNEY ON STAFF. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 57 INDIVIDUALS WITH LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTLY FROM ITS FULL-TIME ATTORNEY, AND ASSISTED 367 VICTIMS WITH LEARNING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS AND THE LEGAL PROCESS IN DISTRICT COURT THROUGH ITS LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES.
  3. $217,755 spent. COUNSELING: LICENSED THERAPISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ADDITIONALLY, SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED ON A VARIETY OF SPECIAL INTEREST TOPICS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 2,959 HOURS OF COUNSELING SERVICES TO 453 ADULTS AND 12 CHILDREN, AND FACILITATED 68 SUPPORT GROUPS.
  4. $35,978 spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SCHOOL, HEALTH CARE, AND DAILY NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S LICENSED CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS ARE SKILLED IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN EXPOSED TO OR AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SAFEHOME ALSO PROVIDES A STAFFED CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR CLIENTS' CHILDREN TO UTILIZE DURING CLIENTS' THERAPY SESSIONS, LEGAL COUNSEL AND COURT APPEARANCES. A SUMMER PROGRAM, WITH A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR, PROVIDES EXTRACURRICULAR SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  5. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SCHOOL, HEALTH CARE, AND DAILY NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S LICENSED CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS ARE SKILLED IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN EXPOSED TO OR AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SAFEHOME ALSO PROVIDES A STAFFED CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR CLIENTS' CHILDREN TO UTILIZE DURING CLIENTS' THERAPY SESSIONS, LEGAL COUNSEL AND COURT APPEARANCES. A SUMMER PROGRAM, WITH A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR, PROVIDES EXTRACURRICULAR SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 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 July 1981.

    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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