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Advocates for Victims of Assault Inc

EIN 84-0950954 · Dillon, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVOCATES FOR VICTIMS OF ASSAULT, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE SAFETY AND JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TRAUMA WHILE PROMOTING PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$933,321
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
6
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$118,958, executive di

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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 90 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $501,577 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY: VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES CAN TAKE ON A VARIETY OF SHAPES DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY INDIVIDUAL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO CHOOSE TO WORK WITH US. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES CAN INCLUDE COURT ACCOMPANIMENT; SERVING AS LIASON FOR CLIENTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND THE COURT SYSTEM; ASSISTANCE WITH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROTECTION PROCESSES; REFERRAL TO OTHER LEGAL SERVICES AND GENERAL HELP WITH NAVIGATION OF THE LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS.
  2. $74,434 spent. EMERGENCY LOCATION: WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY SAFE-HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT OUR SHELTER, AND TO MEN IN HOTELS. WE ALSO PROVIDE 24 HOUR IN- PERSON CRISIS RESPONSE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. OUR SERVICES ARE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE LOCAL MEDICAL CENTERS, THE CORONER AND BY INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR CRISIS HOT LINE NUMBER. WE RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - EITHER IN PERSON ON SCENE OR AS A "HOTLINE" FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING ABUSE OR DISTRESS DUE TO UNHEALTHY DYNAMICS IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP; AND TO SEXUAL ASSAULT - EITHER IN PERSON ON SCENE AFTER A REPORT TO POLICE OR AT THE HOSPITAL, OR AS A "HOTLINE" FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED EITHER RECENTLY OR IN THE PAST.

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 August 1985.

    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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