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Advocate Safehouse Project

EIN 84-1047611 · Glenwood Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT PROMOTES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FREE FROM VIOLENCE AS WE STRIVE TO OVERCOME IMBALANCES THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND SHELTER.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
13
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$104,145, executive 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $249,725 spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE INCLUDING LEGAL ADVOCACY IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY THROUGH SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION/REFERRALS, RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, SURVIVOR EDUCATION, AND WORKING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION HANDLED MORE THAN 4,128 CONTACTS WITH 651 CLIENTS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS). THE OUTREACH PROGRAM INCLUDES A 24-HOUR HELP LINE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER, TRAINED ADVOCATES WHO PROVIDED 4,500 HOURS OF SERVICE IN 2024. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. IN 2024, 187 NONRESIDENTIAL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE WERE OFFERED SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. THE LATINX OUTREACH PROGRAM REACHED 213 LATINX SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED 57 YOUTH SURVIVORS WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS WITH ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT'S YOUTH PROGRAM.
  2. $210,099 spent. THE RESIDENTIAL SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND ACCESS TO OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT'S PROGRAMS. THE LENGTH OF STAY VARIES FROM ONE NIGHT TO TWELVE-PLUS WEEKS. APPROXIMATELY 55% OF THE RESIDENTS' FOOD IS PROVIDED BY ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT DURING THEIR STAY. ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT PROVIDED OVER 1,818 NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER TO 35 FAMILIES WITH 30 CHILDREN IN 2024.
  3. $196,875 spent. THE HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2024, 20 ADULT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 39 CHILDREN OF THE SURVIVORS WERE PROVIDED 74 MONTHS OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
  4. $105,155 spent. THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AUTHORITIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF "HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS" THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL MEDIA INTERVIEWS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. IN 2024, ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE PROJECT CONDUCTED 19 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO 571 INDIVIDUALS IN GARFIELD COUNTY AND 71 COMMUNITY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES WITH THE FOCUS ON DEVELOPING "HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS".
  5. $144,414 spent. THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROGRAM IS MULTIFACETED. VOLUNTEERS AND/OR STAFF RESPOND TO SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINATIONS PERFORMED BY MOUNTAIN WEST SANE ALLIANCE (MWSA) WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCATE RESPONSE; THIS COMMUNITY BASED ADVOCACY AT SANE EXAMS PROVIDES SURVIVORS WITH AN ADVOCATE WHO HAS PRIVILIEGED CONFIDENTIALITY THROUGH THE PROCESS. FURTHER COORDINATION AND FACILITATION WITH THE GARFIELD COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC SAFETY AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY.

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 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 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 October 1987.

    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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