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Safe Harbor Crisis Center

EIN 87-0516562 · Layton, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAFE HARBOR, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES SHELTER, SUPPORTIVESERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AS WELL AS EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND RESOURCES TO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE. SAFE HARBOR OPERATES WITH THESE VALUES: EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO A SAFE, SELF-DETERMINED LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE.SAFE HARBOR CRISIS CENTER TREATS EACH PERSON AS AN INDIVIDUAL PROVIDING A SAFE PLACETO HEAL AND SERVICES THAT WILL HELP THEM LEAVE BETTER THAN THEY CAME.INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AFFECTS EVERYONE. THERE IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WE MUST ADDRESS WITH INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. CHILDREN FROM VIOLENT HOMES EXPERIENCE TRAUMA THAT CAN HAVE A LIFELONG IMPACT.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
66
Volunteers
620
Highest pay
$87,057, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $773,656 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY SHELTER: This program provides immediate safe housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault. The purpose is to stabilize a crisis situation, provide a secure environment, and begin advocacy and case-management toward longer-term recovery. In 24-25 Shelter helped 314 people.
  2. $695,541 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY OUTREACH: This program engages survivors who may not need or choose residential services but still require advocacy, support, education, legal help, safety planning, and connection to resources. The purpose is community-based, accessible services that enable survivors and their families/friends to access safety and support without entering shelter. In 24-25 Outreach helped 700 people.
  3. $365,052 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: This program supports survivors transitioning from crisis/homelessness toward safe, stable and independent permanent housing. The purpose is to provide 3-12 months(depending on program), combined with advocacy and case-management, to build self-sufficiency and safety. In 24-25 Housing helped 390 people.
  4. $301,790 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY FORENSIC NURSING: Delivers specialized medical forensic care toindividuals who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence (IPV), including compassionate medical treatment, evidence collection, and coordinated support services that improve victim outcomes and access to justice. In 24-25 nursing helped 108 people.
  5. $203,366 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY THERAPY: Provides trauma-informed mental health counseling andemotional support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other interpersonal crimes to promote healing, stability, and long-term recovery. In 24-25 therapy helped 312 people.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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