Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE MOMENT AND FOR ALL TIME.
- Income
- $5.1 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 70%
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 76
- Highest pay
- $182,234, 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $1.1 million spent. HEALING SERVICESTHE ORGANIZATION'S BELIEF IS THAT WITH SUPPORT, A PERSON FACING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT, INCREASE IN SELF-EFFICACY AND RESILIENCE, AND ULTIMATELY MOVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CASE MANAGEMENT - CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE, SURVIVOR-DEFINED CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST EACH CLIENT IN REACHING PERSONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS BASED ON EIGHT (8) DOMAINS: INCOME, EDUCATION, HOUSING, FOOD, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, WELLNESS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (ABUSE/SAFETY). CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE CRISIS COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING, AND HAVE ACCESS TO WORKSHOPS IN THE BROADER SUBJECT AREAS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY, ADVANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND JOB READINESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT A COMMUNITY OFFICE AND HOMESAFE (LONG-TERM HOUSING PROVIDED BY CHARITIES HOUSING AND LIFEMOVES). SUPPORT GROUPS - CLIENTS RECEIVE PEER SUPPORT AIMED AT BUILDING INDIVIDUAL RESILIENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN A GROUP SETTING. EACH GROUP IS ONGOING AND FACILITATED BY TWO ADVOCATES. FIFTEEN (15) SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND INCLUDE FIVE (5) OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SIX (6) GROUPS OFFERED IN SPANISH, TWO (2) QUILTING AND TWO (2) FOR MALE SURVIVORS. SIX (6) GROUPS ARE IN PERSON AND NINE (9) SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED VIRTUALLY. KIDS CLUB - CHILDREN OF SURVIVORS ATTENDING SUPPORT GROUPS AND THOSE RESIDING AT SHELTER HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THOUGHTFUL, ENGAGING, AND FUN ACTIVITIES THROUGH KIDS CLUB. CHILDREN AGES 3-15 YEARS RECEIVE AND ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED PLAY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, INVITING, AND CONSISTENT ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE PLAY. IT IS A SPACE FOR KIDS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED/WITNESSED TRAUMA TO JUST BE KIDS. THERAPY - PROVIDED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS, CLIENTS RECEIVE/ATTEND SESSIONS INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A FAMILY. THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATIONS DEPEND ON THE CLIENT, SITUATION, AND TIMEFRAME. FAMILIES ARE ASSISTED IN INCREASING STABILITY AND ABILITY TO FEEL CONFIDENT IN PARENTING DURING TRANSITIONS FROM PRE- TO POST-VIOLENCE THROUGH INCREASED SUPPORT. HOUSING - WORKING WITH AN ORGANIZATION ADVOCATE, CLIENTS INCREASE ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF SAFE PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE TAILORED CASE MANAGEMENT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ARE DIRECTED AT ADDRESSING VARIOUS LIFE DOMAIN BARRIERS, I.E. INCOME, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLIENT'S RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.
- $1.4 million spent. WALK-IN CRISIS COUNSELING - CLIENTS RECEIVE SERVICES FROM AN ORGANIZATION ADVOCATE TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO SAFETY, STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WORKING WITH THE ADVOCATE, CLIENTS RECEIVE AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE THE CLIENT'S PARTICULAR NEEDS, HELP DETERMINING WHICH SERVICES WOULD BENEFIT THEM, AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING THOSE SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, RISK ASSESSMENTS, ADVOCACY, RESTRAINING ORDER ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS. LEGAL SERVICES - WORKING WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCATES, CLIENTS RECEIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED COURT HEARINGS AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
- $1.1 million spent. THE SHELTER NEXT DOOR - CLIENTS RECEIVE SAFE RESPITE FROM POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING ABUSE INCLUDING SHELTER, FOOD, TOILETRIES, MEDICINES, LINKS TO EMERGENCY CASH AID AND FOOD STAMPS, PEER COUNSELING (CASE MANAGEMENT), HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY SCREENING, AND EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION. THE SHELTER HOUSES APPROXIMATELY 19 PEOPLE AT ANY ONE TIME. 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE - CALLERS RECEIVE A LIVE-VOICE RESPONSE FROM A BILINGUAL ADVOCATE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK; INTERPRETER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER LANGUAGES. SERVICES RECEIVED INCLUDE PEER CRISIS COUNSELING, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AS NEEDED.
- $426,044 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE - IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS AND THE EAST SAN JOSE PEACE PARTNERSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON DV'S IMPACT TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SURVIVORS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HEALTH CLINICS FOR CONDUCTING DV SCREENINGS AND TRAININGS FOR CLINICAL STAFF TO ADVANCE UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LARGER IMPACT OF DV ON HEALTH, AND TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF PROVIDING UNIVERSAL EDUCATION TO ALL PATIENTS WHO COME TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, NOT JUST SCREENING FOR DISCLOSURE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE - THE ORGANIZATION, WITH THE HELP OF THE SURVIVOR ADVISORY GROUP, "EL COMITE DE MUJERES FUERTES" (COMMITTEE OF STRONG WOMEN) CONDUCTS EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE GROUP HAS UNDERGONE TRAINING AS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (PROMOTORES) AND IS PARTNERING WITH STANFORD MEDICAL SCHOOL TO DEVELOP TRAINING FOR PROMOTORES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SPECIFICALLY TARGETING THE LATINA COMMUNITY.YOUTH PREVENTION WORKS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD A COUNTY-WIDE COALITION THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES YOUTH ARE FACING: MENTAL HEALTH/WELLBEING, JOBS/COLLEGE, PEER CONNECTIONS, SERVICES, HOUSING, HEALTHY CULTURAL-SOCIAL IDENTITY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, YOUTH CENTERS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING YOUTH LEADERSHIP COHORTS FOR CONNECTION AS WELL AS FOCUS IN AREAS WHERE TEEN DATING VIOLENCE IS HIGH AND TO LEAD SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH YOUTH. TO CREATE AN ANNUAL YOUTH IN ACTION CONFERENCE.
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
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 June 2025.
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 August 1977.
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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