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End Violence Against Women - Evaw International

EIN 75-3095110 · Colville, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (EVAWI) INSPIRES AND EDUCATES THOSE WHO RESPOND TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT VICTIMS AND HOLD PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE. WE PROMOTE VICTIM-CENTERED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION, WHICH STRENGTHENS THE RESPONSE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, OTHER PROFESSIONALS, ALLIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC - MAKING COMMUNITIES SAFER.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
11
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$168,311, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 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 (6)
  1. $916,125 spent. EVAWI IS AMERICA'S LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE. TO ADVANCE THIS MISSION, EVAWI HOSTS ANNUAL CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, VICTIM ADVOCATES, RESEARCHERS, AND OTHERS. IN 2025, EVAWI'S IN- PERSON CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE IN ANAHEIM, CA, BRINGING TOGETHER 1,574 PROFESSIONALS WHO COLLECTIVELY COMPLETED 23,610 TRAINING HOURS. THIS ACHIEVEMENT ENSURES THAT PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD ARE BETTER EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO ENHANCE VICTIM-CENTERED RESPONSES AND STRENGTHEN INVESTIGATIONS AT EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS.
  2. $314,307 spent. IN 2025, WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (OVW), EVAWI IS PREPARING TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH TRAINING AND TOOLS TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO REPORTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT BY USING TRAUMA-INFORMED, VICTIM-CENTERED, AND OFFENDER-FOCUSED APPROACHES AND INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESSFUL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS WHILE AVOIDING RE-TRAUMATIZING VICTIMS. EVAWI MET WITH OVW STAFF AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS CHOSEN BY OVW TO PLAN OUT THE COURSE FOR THIS PROJECT AND BEGAN WORK TO DEVELOP A GROUNDBREAKING NEW TRAINING CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO SET THE STANDARD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THIS AREA.
  3. $135,405 spent. IN 2025, WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, EVAWI WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATION: A VIRTUAL PRACTICUM. THIS INTERACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDES PROFESSIONALS THROUGH EACH STEP OF THE MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATION PROCESS, FROM EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION TO COURTROOM TESTIMONY. DESIGNED FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, FORENSIC SCIENTISTS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL, VICTIM ADVOCATES, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS, THE VIRTUAL PRACTICUM SERVES AS A CRITICAL TOOL FOR STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.
  4. $560,195 spent. WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, EVAWI WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE THE SEEK THEN SPEAK (STS) PROGRAM. STS OFFERS A WAY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND SUPPORT PEOPLE TO GATHER INFORMATION, EXPLORE OPTIONS, AND TAKE ACTION INCLUDING BEGINNING THE PROCESS BY COMPLETING A SELF-GUIDED INTERVIEW AND DOCUMENTING INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ASSAULT. THIS TOOL INCREASES ACCESS FOR SURVIVORS TO PURSUE JUSTICE AND HEALING ON THEIR OWN TERMS. IN 2025 EVAWI CONTINUED TO FORGE THIS NEW PATHWAY TO JUSTICE AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS. EVAWI STAFF PROVIDED TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE STS LOCAL RESPONSES, AND THE PROGRAM IS NOW BEING OFFERED AS AN ALTERNATIVE REPORTING OPTION FOR SURVIVORS. IN 2025, EVAWI CONTINUED TO PROMOTE THE NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDING PROFESSIONALS WITH EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND A DYNAMIC NETWORK OF PEERS. THE PROGRAM DEBUTED AT EVAWIS 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SAW RAPID GROWTH, REACHING 271 MEMBERS BY YEAR- END AND GAINING 145 NEW MEMBERS IN 2025. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE TRAINING CONTENT, OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS WITH COLLEAGUES, AND A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR DAY-TO-DAY CHALLENGES.
  5. LINE 4C CONTINUED IN 2025, 827 NEW USERS ENGAGED WITH THE PROGRAM, LOGGING AN IMPRESSIVE 16,126 HOURS OF TRAINING. THIS TRANSLATES TO IMPROVED EVIDENCE COLLECTION, ENHANCED PATIENT CARE, AND ULTIMATELY, GREATER ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS.
  6. WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, EVAWI WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE THE SEEK THEN SPEAK (STS) PROGRAM. STS OFFERS A WAY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND SUPPORT PEOPLE TO GATHER INFORMATION, EXPLORE OPTIONS, AND TAKE ACTION INCLUDING BEGINNING THE PROCESS BY COMPLETING A SELF-GUIDED INTERVIEW AND DOCUMENTING INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ASSAULT. THIS TOOL INCREASES ACCESS FOR SURVIVORS TO PURSUE JUSTICE AND HEALING ON THEIR OWN TERMS. IN 2025 EVAWI CONTINUED TO FORGE THIS NEW PATHWAY TO JUSTICE AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS. EVAWI STAFF PROVIDED TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE STS LOCAL RESPONSES, AND THE PROGRAM IS NOW BEING OFFERED AS AN ALTERNATIVE REPORTING OPTION FOR SURVIVORS. IN 2025, EVAWI CONTINUED TO PROMOTE THE NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDING PROFESSIONALS WITH EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND A DYNAMIC NETWORK OF PEERS. THE PROGRAM DEBUTED AT EVAWIS 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SAW RAPID GROWTH, REACHING 271 MEMBERS BY YEAR- END AND GAINING 145 NEW MEMBERS IN 2025. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE TRAINING CONTENT, OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS WITH COLLEAGUES, AND A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR DAY-TO-DAY CHALLENGES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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