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Safer Path Family Violence Shelter Inc

EIN 74-2634069 · Pleasanton, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Safer Path Family Violence Shelter provides safety, advocacy, and comprehensive support for individuals impacted by family violence and sexual assault. We empower survivors to make informed choices, support their healing, and work to build a safe, abuse-free community.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
31
Volunteers
177
Highest pay
$86,199, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Safer Path Family Violence Shelter provides critical, life-saving services to individuals and families impacted by family violence and sexual assault, ensuring access to safety, advocacy, and comprehensive support during times of crisis. Through our 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy, we support survivors in navigating immediate danger while building pathways toward long-term safety and healing. In the past year, Safer Path served over 1,204 survivors and children, provided 4,084 nights of safe shelter, and answered 1,518 hotline calls. These services represent vital points of intervention where individuals and families accessed safety, stabilization, and compassionate support. Our team delivered crisis intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and resource referrals, helping survivors secure protective orders, access medical care, and connect with community resources that strengthen long-term stability. In addition, Safer Path reached 6,341 individuals through community education and prevention programs, increasing awareness, promoting early intervention, and strengthening the communitys response to family violence and sexual assault. All services are provided free of charge, ensuring that every individual has access to safety and support regardless of their circumstances.
  2. $203,638 spent. Begin Again Thrift Store allows Safer Path to provide additional support to clients through vouchers that allow clients to shop for items at no cost to them. Clients are furnished with items for rebuilding their lives with the dignity of choice. They have the freedom to choose what fits their style and the needs of their family. The thrift store is open to the public for shopping. We accept cash donations and a wide range of lightly used everyday items. All proceeds benefit Safer Path. In FY25, Begin Again provided $8,500 in voucher support to our clients, served over 22,000 customers, and received donations from 5,400 community members.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 August 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 July 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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