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Safeplace Inc

EIN 63-0781836 · Florence, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, AND SAFE PLACES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
57
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • 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 September 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. $1.6 million spent. SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICES - SAFE SHELTER IS PROVIDED IN TWO RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE SIX COUNTY SERVICE AREA. SERVICES AT THE 40-BED AND 17-BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES INCLUDE CASE MANGAEMENT, COUNSELING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, COURT ADVOCACY, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE SIX COUNTY SERVICE AREA THROUGH A VOUCHER PROGRAM. THIS SERVICE ASSISTS SURVIVORS WITH RENT, DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, ARREARS, CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER COSTS INCIDENTAL TO RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION.
  2. $224,754 spent. VIOLENCE INTERVENTION - SIX BATTERER INTERVENTION GROUPS (THE PEACE PROGRAM) MEET ONCE PER WEEK. MEN'S NONVIOLENCE CLASSES OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN WHO BATTER TO EXAMINE AND CHANGE THE BELIEFS THEY HOLD THAT ALLOW THEM TO BE VIOLENT TO OR CONTROLLING OF THEIR PARTNERS. A PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS WHO USE VIOLENCE (THE HARMONY PROGRAM) PROVIDES THREE GROUPS THAT MEET ONCE EACH WEEK TO HELP VICTIMS SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDRESS THE VIOLENCE THEY ARE USING AND THE VIOLENCE THEY ARE EXPERIENCING IN THEIR LIVES.
  3. $545,427 spent. OUTREACH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - INCLUDES COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS, EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY, AND DIVORCES; COURT/VICTIM ADVOCACY; SIX WEEKLY COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS, TWO OF WHICH ARE IN SPANISH; A DAILY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; ALONG WITH RELOCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND MEDICATION ASSISTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 April 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 November 4, 2026.

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