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Dc Coalition to End Sexual Violence

EIN 83-1630119 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DC COALITION TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE (DCCESV) SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO STRATEGICALLY PARTNER AND EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM-SURVIVORS IN THE DISTRICT THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, AND POLICY.

Income
$815,898
Spending
$814,360
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 98% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $814,360 spent. AS THE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION SERVING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE DC COALITION TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE (DCCESV) PROVIDES CENTRALIZED LEADERSHIP FOR A BROAD RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS ADDRESSING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS ALL EIGHT WARDS OF WASHINGTON, DC. DCCESV CONTINUALLY WORKS TO SUSTAIN, ENHANCE, AND GROW OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND TRAINING TO ADVANCE OUR SHARED GOALS OF INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT; STRENGTHENING EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT; EXPANDING ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND FINANCIAL ADVOCACY FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING AS A TOOL FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION; AND IMPROVING OUTREACH AND SERVICES, PREVENTION, AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. DCCESV'S ACTIVITIES REPRESENT A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH: DELIVERING TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND PRODUCT-CENTERED SOLUTIONS TO DC'S SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROVIDERS, WHILE MEETING LOCAL NEEDS AND FULFILLING OUR COMMITMENT TO SURVIVORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE COALITION'S VISION IS THAT ALL SURVIVORS IN THE DISTRICT RECEIVE TIMELY, COMPETENT, AND HIGH-QUALITY CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 March 2019.

    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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