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Forensic Health Services Inc

EIN 93-3034119 · Augusta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER, GUIDED BY EMPATHY, RESPECT, AND SENSITIVITY, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING SURVIVORS ON THEIR PATH TO HEALING, FOSTERING A SOCIETY FREE FROM SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND ENSURING THAT SURVIVORS ARE BELIEVED, SUPPORTED, AND PROVIDED WITH THE CARE THEY DESERVE.

Income
$893,832
Spending
$743,261
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
8
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$97,474, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 436% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (4)
  1. $181,268 spent. SANE PROGRAM (SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM)THE SANE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMS AND CRISIS CARE TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SERVICES INCLUDES EVIDENCE COLLECTION, MEDICAL EVALUATION, AND COORDINATED SUPPORT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIM ADVOCATES. (NEW PROGRAM, STARTED 9/1/2024). ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024: PROVIDED SPECIALIZED CARE BY A SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER TO 49% OF ALL ELIGIBLE SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS SEEN IN PARTNER HOSPITALS. DELIVERED 44 MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMS TO SURVIVORS. MAINTAINED 24/7 ON-CALL NURSE AVAILABILITY, ENSURING TIMELY RESPONSE FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION. ACHIEVED AN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME OF 52 MINUTES FROM DISPATCH TO BEDSIDE. PROVIDED 100% OF PATIENTS WITH SAFETY PLANNING AND REFERRALS. SUPPORTED 34 LEGAL INVESTIGATIONS WITH FORENSIC EVIDENCE.
  2. $214,226 spent. ADVOCACY PROGRAMTHE ADVOCACY PROGRAM OFFERS 24/7 CRISIS INTERVENTION, MEDICAL AND LEGAL ACCOMPANIMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADVOCATES HELP SURVIVORS NAVIGATE MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS WITH TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. (CONTINUOUS PROGRAM).ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024: MAINTAINED A 24/7 CRISIS LINE, ENSURING IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO TRAINED ADVOCATES. PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO 543 SURVIVORS, DELIVERING A TOTAL OF 6,422 ADVOCACY SERVICES, INCLUDING HOSPITAL ACCOMPANIMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND RESOURCE REFERRALS. PROVIDED ON-SITE ADVOCATE PRESENCE AT 8 HOSPITALS, WITH ADVOCATES PRESENT FOR 97% OF FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS. CONTINUED OUTREACH AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDICAL PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  3. $148,310 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAUMA THERAPY PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM OFFERS NO-COST, TRAUMA-FOCUSED THERAPY TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SESSIONS LED BY LICENSED CLINICIANS TRAINED IN EMDR, CBT, AND OTHER EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES. (CONTINUOUS PROGRAM).ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024: PROVIDED OVER 300 HOURS OF THERAPY TO 67 UNIQUE CLIENTS. ACHIEVED A 95% CLIENT RETENTION RATE, INDICATING STRONG ENGAGEMENT. ENSURED FREE ACCESS TO THERAPY, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO CARE. 92% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED DECREASED TRAUMA SYMPTOMS VIA STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS.
  4. $115,352 spent. EDUCATION & PREVENTIONOUR TEAM WORKS ON RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, PROMOTING PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND ENGAGING IN OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

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 November 6, 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 January 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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