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Womens Center Inc

EIN 82-0341451 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAFE PASSAGE PROVIDES A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOT LINE AND RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE FOR KOOTENAI AND BENEWAH COUNTIES. SAVE PASSAGE ALSO MAINTAINS SERVICE FOR THE KOOTENAI COUNTY CRISIS LINES AND PROVIDES HOSPITAL ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES TO BOTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COURT ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, COUNSELING AND CHILDREN'S CENTER, RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT, TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTERING THE HOTLINE AND SHELTER PROGRAMS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
28
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$112,217, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 June 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 (5)
  1. $903,534 spent. SHELTER: SAFE PASSAGE ADMINISTERS A 5-BEDROOM CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER TO HELP SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN IMMINENT DANGER WITH NO OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS FIND SAFETY. WRAP AROUND SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING AND 24 HOUR ADVOCACY, FOOD, CLOTHING, CLEAN BEDDING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.
  2. $329,057 spent. CHILDRENS SERVICES: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, GENERAL ADVOCACY AND TEEN OUTREACH. OUR TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM OFFERS PRESENTATIONS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, YOUTH GROUPS AND CLUBS, AND AT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH.
  3. $276,787 spent. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC): SAFE PASSAGE IS ONE OF SEVERAL PARTNERS OF THE CAC, PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN DUE TO ALLEGED SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE. SAGE PASSAGE PROVIDES FORENSIC INTERVIEWING FOR CHILDREN AND ADVOCACY FOR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS.
  4. $210,256 spent. COURT: SAFE PASSAGE PROVIDES SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH COURT-BASED ADVOCACY IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL COURT. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP SURVIVORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, KNOW HOW TO PREPARE AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND INCREASE SAFETY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING. COUNSELING: SAFE PASSAGE PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY SEXUAL OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE ANXIETY AND PTSD RELATED TO ABUSE.
  5. COURT: SAFE PASSAGE PROVIDES SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH COURT-BASED ADVOCACY IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL COURT. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP SURVIVORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, KNOW HOW TO PREPARE AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND INCREASE SAFETY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING. COUNSELING: SAFE PASSAGE PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY SEXUAL OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE ANXIETY AND PTSD RELATED TO ABUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 January 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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