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Center for Women and Children in Crisis Incorporated

EIN 87-0405229 · Orem, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide a caring, advocating, safe, and educationally based environment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
170
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$128,690, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. BASIC SHELTER SERVICES. PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN TO FIND FOOD, SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 30 DAYS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS FOR HOUSING, LEGAL SERVICES, SAFETY PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT. WEEKLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION AND THERAPY. ON SITE APARTMENT LIVING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS FOR 6-18 MONTHS AS THEY TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. Our housing program also includes housing rental assistance when clients qualify and the service is appropriate.
  2. $1.5 million spent. INDIVIDUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THERAPY FOR FORMER SHELTER RESIDENTS. COMMUNITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION GROUP MEETINGS AT OUTREACH OFFICES. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICES TO HELP SERVE VICTIMS IN ISOLATED, RURAL AREAS OF UTAH, WASATCH AND JUAB COUNTIES.
  3. $889,148 spent. 24 HOUR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. KNOWLEDGEABLE AND COMPASSIONATE ADVOCATES ASSIST VICTIMS AT THE HOSPITAL OR POLICE STATION. CRISIS COUNSELORS CAN BE REACHED 24 HOURS A DAY TO ANSWER QUESTION AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO VICTIMS ABOUT EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSUALT, WEEKLY SEXUAL ASSAULT EDUCATION GROUP FOR VICTIMS AND/OR THEIR LOVED ONES. THERAPY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 April 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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