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Crisis Services of North Alabama

EIN 63-0841545 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Respond to individuals and families in crisis by offering emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, a 24 hour suicide prevention crisis line, 2-1-1- referral

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
74
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$88,259, 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $844,097 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM - HOPE PLACE SHELTER Consits of the main shelter in Madison County and the satellite shelter in Morgan County and provies safe, confidential emergency shelter to adult and child victims; case management services; information and education; instruction on health and safety issues, legal rights and employment interviewing. OUTREACH SERVICES - victims services coordinators in each county that CSNA servces, offers direct victim assistance, court advocacy, education / training and case management to out-of-shelter victims of domestic violence.
  2. $248,356 spent. CRISIS COUNSELING PROGRAM - HELPline offer 24 hour telephone response and referrals to individuals and famililies in crisis. HELPline is accredited by International Council of Helplines and is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. 211 links people with services using a comprehensive database which includes basic human needs; physical and mental health resources; support for children, youth, families, older citizens and persons with disabilities; and crisis intervention TRAUMA COUNSELING PROGRAM - Offers a means for intervention and recovery from domestic violence and sexual assault. Group and individual counseling sessions are provided for those who experience trauma due to domestic violence or sexual assualt. Counseling is also available for children exposed to domestic violence. RAPE RESPONSE Offers confidential emotional support; information and referrals to sexual assault survivors family members, and friends as well as support groups and court accompaniment to victims
  3. $498,994 spent. FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINER (FNE)PROGRAM - CSNAs FNE program utilizes nurses who have been specially trained to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault and domestic violence victims. FNE nurses demonstrate competency in conducting a forensic exam and possess the ability to be an expert witness. A forensice medical examination with evidence collection may be collected up to 120 hours follwong a sexual assault / abuse. The forensic nurses will document and photograph injuries due to a domestic violence incident.
  4. $981,202 spent. Other

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 September 1983.

    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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