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Safe Haven of Pender Inc

EIN 56-1798608 · Burgaw, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SHELTER, SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
41
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$105,480, executive director

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED A CLIENT WHO SOUGHT REFUGE IN OUR SHELTER WITH HER TWO CHILDREN AFTER BEING WRONGFULLY ARRESTED DURING AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HER ABUSER. THE ORGNANIZATION PROVIDED COURT ADVOCACY, ANSWERING HER QUESTIONS AND GUIDING HER THROUGH THE COMPLEX LEGAL PROCESS. OUR TEAM ALSO COLLABORATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SAFELY RETRIEVE THE CLIENT'S AND HER CHILDREN'S BELONGINGS FROM THE SHARED PROPERTY. DURING HER STAY IN THE SHELTER, WE CONNECTED HER TO OUR SUPPORT GROUP, WHICH SHE ATTENDED REGULARLY AND EXPRESSED THAT SHE GAINED SIGNIFICANT INSIGHT AND STRENGTH FROM THE EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONNECTED HER WITH THE HOP PROGRAM, ENABLING HER TO SECURE STABLE HOUSING CLOSER TO HER WORKPLACE. AS A RESULT OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, THIS CLIENT IS NOW LIVING INDEPENDENTLY WITH HER CHILDREN, WITH NO PENDING CRIMINAL CHARGES FROM THE INCIDENT, AND THRIVING IN A SAFE, STABLE ENVIRONMENT. THIS OUTCOME REFLECTS OUR ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING SURVIVORS AND FACILITATING THEIR PATH TOWARD LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $180,674 spent. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, OUR AGENCY PROVIDED $180,674 IN DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS RECEIVE THE IMMEDIATE HELP AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HEAL, REBUILD THEIR LIVES, AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.OUR PERMANENT SUPPORT HOUSING PROGRAM, SAFE AT HOME (SAH), PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND CRITICAL WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO SURVIVORS, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, MANY CLIENTS HAVE SECURED EMPLOYMENT AND BEGAN SAVING MONEY WHILE SUSTAINING A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN - SOMETHING MANY HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. SAH ALSO COVERS APPLICATION FEES, CHILDCARE, UTILITIES, AND PAST EVICTION PAYMENTS, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT OFTEN HINDER SURVIVORS' PROGRESS. WITH THE 2026 FUNDING, WE AIM TO EXPAND OUR REACH IN DUPLIN COUNTY, ENSURING THAT EVEN MORE SURVIVORS RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDED TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.
  3. COURT ADVOCACY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER (DVPO) ASSISTANCE: OUR AGENCY HAS SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED ONGOING COURT ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SUPPORT TO A SURVIVOR OF SEVERE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ENSURING HER SAFETY AND LEGAL PROTECTION. WE ADVOCATED FOR AND ASSISTED THE CLIENT IN OBTAINING A DVPO, LEADING TO HER ABUSER'S ARREST AND DEPORTATION. CONTINUED SUPPORT HAS INCLUDED AIDING IN THE LEGAL FIGHT TO RETAIN HER HOME, COORDINATING WITH ATTORNEYS TO GATHER EVIDENCE, AND GUIDING HER THROUGH THE U VISA PROCESS. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, AND RESOURCE CONNECTION, WE EMPOWERED THE CLIENT TO UNDERSTAND HER RIGHTS, NAVIGATE LEGAL COMPLEXITIES, AND HEAL FROM TRAUMA. THE VICTIM EXPRESSED DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THE LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT PROVIDED.

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 March 1994.

    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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