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Crime Victims Treatment Center Inc

EIN 81-5080860 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CVTC IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE HEAL FROM VIOLENT CRIME.We respect that healing comes in many forms and recognize the importance of a holistic approach. CVTC provides a wide range of therapeutic services free of charge to anyone impacted by violence. We are dedicated to advocacy on behalf of survivors, collaboration with partners across a multitude of disciplines, and training for those who work with survivors. We are committed to changing cultural norms around violence and promoting social justice through progressive legislation and community mobilization.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
32
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$181,133, clinical 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $2.5 million spent. Therapeutic Services : In 2024, CVTC provided free, life-changing support to 1,785 survivors of violence and trauma. That same year, CVTCs Clinical Team delivered more than 10,300 trauma-focused individual therapy and counseling sessions - in English, Spanish and Mandarin. CVTCs services also included group and complementary therapies, as well as psychiatric consultation, ensuring holistic care for survivors on their healing journey.
  2. $813,619 spent. Advocacy Services: In 2024, CVTCs Legal Team provided trauma-informed legal representation and advocacy to 278 individuals, supporting clients on a broad range of issues including orders of protection, child custody and support, divorce, immigration, housing, public benefits, and advocacy with law enforcement and prosecutors. That same year, CVTCs Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Program provided advocacy and therapeutic support to incarcerated survivors of sexual violence and harassment in 13 correctional facilities across New York State. CVTC also continued to coordinate statewide victim support under New York's PREA legislation, overseeing the delivery of services to all state facilities and guiding partner agencies in providing effective support to this population.
  3. $671,882 spent. Training Services: In 2024, CVTC held its annual in-person 40-hour Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Advocate Training, welcoming 53 new volunteers to its dedicated team of advocates who provide compassionate support to survivors at each of CVTCs six partner hospitals. That same year, CVTCs SAFE Training Institute trained 111 medical professionals; 81 advanced practitioners (MDs, DOs, PAs, and NPs) and 30 registered nurses (RNs), ensuring a new cohort of trauma-informed, highly skilled providers are available to perform forensic evidence collection and compassionate emergency medical care to survivors of sexual assault across New York City. Additionally, CVTCs Prevention Team facilitated 95 trainings, reaching 5,028 New Yorkers with education and tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to interpersonal violence.

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 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 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 June 2017.

    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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