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Women Moving on Inc

EIN 58-1698233 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WRCDVs mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. WRCDV strives to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the diverse community of DV survivors and their children with programs that promote safety, compassion, connection, advocacy, and prevention.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
31
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$206,502, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. Annually, WRCDV serves more than 7,000 women, children, and other survivors of domestic violence. For the year ended December 31, 2024, WRCDV operated the following programs:24-Hour HotlineOur hotline advocates are available 24 hours each day to answer questions and provide peer-counseling support, safety planning, and referrals.Safe House ProgramWRCDVs safe house provides secure and confidential temporary housing for survivors and their children. WRCDV helps survivors reclaim their personal strengths, work toward their goals for the future, and transition into a safe and stable living situation. Permanent Housing SupportDomestic violence survivors receive housing support, basic needs assistance, and programming to increase resiliency while working toward long-term goals such as educationg, career advancement, health stabilization, and more. Components of the program include housing search, rapid re-housing and transitional housing. Legal AdvocacyWRCDVs legal advocates assist survivors with applications for Temporary Protective Orders, criminal warrants, child support payments, and temporary custody of their children. Advocates help clients explore legal options on a case-by-case basis. Support GroupsWomen who are currently, or have formerly been, in an abusive relationship come together in our support groups to receive emotional support, resource information, and friendship. Groups are co-facilitated by trained volunteers and staff advocates.Community-Based AdvocacyIndividuals and families not residing in WRCDVs safe house receive respectful, individualized support to meet self-determined goals. Services highlight family strengths and encourage opportunities to re-imagine self and circumstances. Child and Family Advocacy Children and youth residing in WRCDVs safe house experience a safe and nurturing environment where they are embraced by a community of support. By participating in group and individual sessions, children and teens learn how to manage feelings of anger and frustration, communicate in healthy ways, and practice peaceful conflict resolution. Children also learn that the violence they witnessed and/or experienced is not their fault. Camp PEACE The mission of Camp PEACE is to bring children exposed to domestic violence together for a summer of activities that facilitate Peace Education, Action, Compassion, and Empathy. Based on principles of Peace Education and SEE Learning, Camp PEACE helps children and youth learn alternatives to violence while promoting tolerance, impartiality, affection, self-compassion, and compassion for others. Gamechangers GameChangers is a year-round outreach program designed to address the specific needs of teenagers exposed to family violence. GameChangers includes activities in four areas: community connections, life skills, Peace Education, and fun. Nias Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center Nias Place provides supervised visitation and safe exchange of children for families affected by domestic violence. Nias Place provides a place for visits and exchanges to occur that prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of the entire family Dating Violence Prevention WRCDVs dating violence prevention workshops take the message of equality and respect in relationships to elementary, middle, high school, and university students in the Atlanta area through sessions led by staff and peer advocates. Community Education WRCDV provides community education programs to schools and universities, hospitals, law enforcement, religious leaders, faith-based groups, civic organizations, and others throughout metro Atlanta. A community that collectively stands against domestic violence is the key to ending abuse.

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 March 1987.

    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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