Set Free Womens Refuge
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SET FREE REFUGE, INC. IS A SAFE PLACE FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED AND HUMAN- TRAFFICKED WOMEN TO BREAK FREE FROM THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BOUNDS OF THE SEX INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $40,379
- Spending
- $41,618
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Highest pay
- $6,500, executive di
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $30,684 spent. THE REFUGE IS A TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN AGES 18-24. OUR HOME IS A YEARLONG PROGRAM HELPING FOSTER CARE CHILDREN, RUNAWAYS, OR HOMELESS TEENS TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD IN A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT. THESE YOUNG WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO WRAP-AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PEER MENTORSHIP, ADULTING 101, AND MUCH MORE. SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR CSEC (COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN) SURVIVORS, SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, OR SEX TRAFFICKED YOUNG WOMEN. WE HAVE THREE YOUNG WOMEN LIVING IN OUR HOUSING CURRENTLY. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY OUR RESIDENTIAL COACH AND PEER MENTOR.
- THE COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HELP HEAL THE MIND AND BODY IN A WHOLISTIC WAY. WE OFFER TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, INCEST, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND SEX TRAFFICKING. EACH OF OUR THERAPISTS BRINGS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO THERAPY USING THEIR CHOSEN MODALITY OF ART, EMDR, OR TF-CBT.
- THE EDUCATION/AWARENESS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS. WE OFFER A FREE BOOK ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE NATIONAL CRISIS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY TO SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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