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EIN 91-1470478 · Kirkland, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • 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

TO PREVENT SEX SLAVERY BY CHANGING THE WORLD VIEW OF AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND TO LIBERATE THOSE ALREADY ENSLAVED BY PROVIDING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR HEALING, AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO FULL AND TRANSFORMED LIVES.

Income
$602,987
Spending
$603,403
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$120,140, 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 250% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $562,139 spent. PREVENTION: NOT ABANDONED PARTNERS WITH IN-COUNTRY MEDIA EXPERTS TO DEVELOP RELEVANT MESSAGES TO PRESENT TO VILLAGES, PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS TO STEM THE FLOW OF YOUNG WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM RURAL AREAS INTO THE CITIES WHERE VICTIMS ARE TRAFFICKED. INTERVENTION: NATIONAL AND AMERICAN VOLUNTEER TEAMS WORK IN-COUNTRY TO INFILTRATE TRAFFICKED ESTABLISHMENTS TO GAIN THE CONFIDENCE OF VICTIMS. VICTIMS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES IN RURAL VILLAGES IF POSSIBLE. THESE RETURNS ARE FINANCIALLY FACILITATED BY NOT ABANDONED. WHEN VICTIMS CANNOT RETURN TO THEIR HOMES, TRANSITION TO A SAFE HOME IS FACILITATED.TRANSITION: SAFE-HARBOR, TRANSITION HOMES ESTABLISHED IN HEAVILY TRAFFICKED CITIES ARE SECURE HOMES OPERATED BY THE LOCAL, IN-COUNTRY NATIONAL TEAM. HOUSE MOMS, COUNSELORS AND LOCAL FACILITATORS GUIDE VICTIMS AS THEY WORK TO SEPARATE FROM TRADE BOSSES, WORKPLACES AND OTHER EXTERNAL AND EXPLOITIVE PRESSURES. BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH: TRAFFICKED VICTIMS ARE IMMERSED IN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING IN ORDER TO BECOME GAINFULLY AND LEGITIMATELY EMPLOYED. JOB PLACEMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING ARE SIGNIFICANT COMPONENTS. SOME RECEIVE TRAINING IN BUSINESS PLAN WRITING TO SECURE MICRO-FINANCING LOANS. IN ADDITION, PERSONAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS PROVIDED TO HELP VICTIMS MANAGE PTSD AND OTHER EMOTIONAL TRAUMA RESULTING FROM THEIR EXPLOITATION. THROUGH THE FREEDOM CENTERS IN THAILAND AND SPAIN AND THE ABILITY CENTER WITHIN MOROCCO, THE NOT ABANDONED TEAM HAS WORKED WITH 1,464 STUDENTS THIS YEAR - THAT IS NOT COUNTING THE THOUSANDS MORE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THESE STUDENTS THAT ALSO RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR CENTERS.

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 March 1965.

    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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