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The Laurel Center Intervention for Domestic & Sexual Violence

EIN 54-1262535 · Winchester, VA

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

THE LAUREL CENTER WAS INCORPORATED IN 1983 AND OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, COUNSELING SUPPORT SERVICES,24/7 HOTLINE (CONTINUE ON SCH. O)

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
47
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$124,278, executive di

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

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 7.1 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE LAUREL CENTER PROVIDES TRAUMA INFORMED SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SERVICES DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INCLUDING ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A GROUP AND AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. A CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE DV PROGRAM IS THE EMERGENCY SHELTER RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS EMERGECY SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES PRIMARILY FOR INDIVIDUALS (18 AND OLDER) AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN WHO ARE FLEEING DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE. AGE-APPROPRIATE SERVICE COORDINATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WHILE IN RESIDENCE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEMENT, HOUSING, AND OTHER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, THE CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT SERVICES: (CONTINUE ON SCH. O)
  2. $148,368 spent. THE LAUREL CENTER PROVIDES TRAUMA INFORMED SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SERVICES DUE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN,INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A GROUP AND AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24-HOUR HOTLINE, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD THERAPY SERVICES (AGES 5-17), HOSPITAL COMPANIONSHIP, CHILDSAFE CENTER COMPANIONSHIP, LEGAL ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.
  3. $289,437 spent. THE LAUREL CENTER PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THEIR FAMILIES. COUNSELORS USE AGE APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING PLAY THERAPY FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN. OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SAFETY PLANNING, WORKING THROUGH FEELINGS RELATED TO VIOLENCE, AND DEVELOPING SKILLS TO BREAK INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLES OF VIOLENCE.
  4. $159,540 spent. THE LAUREL CENTER PROVIDES A WORKFORCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS VICTIMS RETURN TO THEIR ABUSIVE PARTNERS - ECONOMIC INSTABILITY. THIS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VICTIMS WITH ACCESS TO BASIC LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, JOB READINESS AND PLACEMENT, AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE.
  5. THE LAUREL CENTER PROVIDES A WORKFORCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS VICTIMS RETURN TO THEIR ABUSIVE PARTNERS - ECONOMIC INSTABILITY. THIS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VICTIMS WITH ACCESS TO BASIC LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, JOB READINESS AND PLACEMENT, AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE.

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 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 June 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 September 1984.

    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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