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Deaf Overcoming Violence Through Empowerment - D O V E

EIN 84-1535138 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DOVE'S MISSION IS SUPPORTING COLORADO DEAF SURVIVORS' HEALING JOURNEY.

Income
$709,588
Spending
$627,149
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
6
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$90,208, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $540,615 spent. 2024 DOVE KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OVER 70 DEAF, DEAFBLIND, DEAFDISABLED, AND HARD OF HEARING (DDBDDHH) VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF ABUSE - HAVE STAFF MEMBER WHO LIVES IN LOVELAND TO PROVIDE DIRECT ADVOCACY SERVICES IN THE AREA - CREATED AND RELEASED ELEVEN EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) THAT ARE CAPTIONED/TRANSCRIBED IN ENGLISH - RECRUITED AND SCREENED 8 NEW VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT DOVE WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND BEHIND THE SCENES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION - HOSTED 16 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS INCLUDING THERAPY GROUPS IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL DEAF THERAPY. - RECEIVED 20,000FROM KONG THROUGH THE DENVER FOUNDATION - HOSTED 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS - SET UP 10 EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS DURING COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2024 - PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS TRAINING TO 22 COMMUNIT ORGANIZATIONS - PARTICIPATED IN 6 EDUCATION PANELS - FACILITATED 6 YOUTH ADVOCACY PREVENTION (YAP) WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS - COLLABORATED WITH ASPEN CAMP FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, ACTIVITIES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE WOMENFS SNOWSHOEIN RETREAT - THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM FLEX FUND ASSISTANCE, DOVE WAS ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 48,000 TO DIRECTLY SUPPORTING CLIENTS WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS SUCH AS EMERGENCY LODGING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, RELOCATION, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, LEGAL COSTS, AND MUCH MORE. 2024 DOVE KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OVER 70 DEAF, DEAFBLIND, DEAFDISABLED, AND HARD OF HEARING (DDBDDHH) VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF ABUSE - HAVE STAFF MEMBER WHO LIVES IN LOVELAND TO PROVIDE DIRECT ADVOCACY SERVICES IN THE AREA - CREATED AND RELEASED ELEVEN EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) THAT ARE CAPTIONED/TRANSCRIBED IN ENGLISH - RECRUITED AND SCREENED 8 NEW VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT DOVE WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND BEHIND THE SCENES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION - HOSTED 16 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS INCLUDING THERAPY GROUPS IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL DEAF THERAPY. - RECEIVED 20,000FROM KONG THROUGH THE DENVER FOUNDATION - HOSTED 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS - SET UP 10 EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS DURING COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2024 - PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS TRAINING TO 22 COMMUNIT ORGANIZATIONS - PARTICIPATED IN 6 EDUCATION PANELS - FACILITATED 6 YOUTH ADVOCACY PREVENTION (YAP) WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS - COLLABORATED WITH ASPEN CAMP FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, ACTIVITIES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE WOMENFS SNOWSHOEIN RETREAT - THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM FLEX FUND ASSISTANCE, DOVE WAS ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 48,000 TO DIRECTLY SUPPORTING CLIENTS WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS SUCH AS EMERGENCY LODGING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, RELOCATION, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, LEGAL COSTS, AND MUCH MORE.

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 May 2000.

    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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