2024-11-13T12:39:28-08:00 2023-12-31 454220136 Cindy Fulton CPA LLC 3270 Ivanhoe Ave St Louis MO 63139 990 2023-01-01 431111319 The Women's Safe House WOME 3147724535 PO Box 63010 St Louis MO 63163 Mary Ann Owens Executive Director 3147724535 2024-09-26 true true Cindy Fulton P01066528 3146442700 2024-10-12 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Bing Dempewolfe POBox 63010 St Louis MO 63163 2862970 false X www.twsh.org X 1977 MO Our Vision: A community where everyone is free from abuse. Our Mission: Empowering women and families to rebuild their lives free of domestic abuse through emergency services, education, and advocacy. 17 17 46 347 0 0 2281259 2761885 0 336 5357 9171 15593 2290766 2782835 23380 136303 0 1504788 1621700 0 220528 677760 766491 2205928 2524494 84838 258341 1513921 1849097 206149 282984 1307772 1566113 Our Vision: A community where everyone is free from abuse. Our Mission: Empowering women and families to rebuild their lives free of domestic abuse through emergency services, education, and advocacy. false false 1763228 136303 0 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - The Womens Safe House (TWSH)Residential Services Program provided safe shelter and support services for 94 women and 188 dependent children who were facing homelessness while escaping violence in their own homes. We provided 15,505 nights of safety for these 282 women and children and served 30,960 meals and snacks. All services offered at TWSH are provided using a voluntary services model, allowing women to self-direct their support. In 2023, TWSH placed more than 80% of participants in safe and stable housing. In the last year, nearly 97% of respondents indicated they felt less isolated and 97% of those surveyed developed a Personal Safety Plan, 84% of the respondents indicated that their knowledge about the issues of domestic violence and community resources has increased due to their time at TWSH. 100% of respondents who had children reported that their children were able to identify a safe place or person in their lives. The STEPS (Successful Transitions by Empowering People with Services) Program - The STEPS Program provides women who have successfully completed the Residential Services Program with 12 months of continued supportive services necessary to remain safe, stabilized, and consistent in their healing journey. This support may include, but is not limited to, advocacy, case management, counseling and therapy, support groups, and emergency financial assistance. The goal is to help clients avoid future homelessness and reduce the chance that a woman might return to her abuser as she rebuilds her life and attains security and independence. In 2023, 52 families participated in the STEPS Program. 37161 0 0 CRISIS HOTLINE - TWSH operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline staffed 365 days a year. The Hotline serves as the primary intake for shelter residents and provides advocacy for women in crisis or those at-risk of domestic violence. In 2023, 7,780 hotline calls were answered with compassion and care by trained staff and volunteers. Each call is answered in a trauma-informed manner, offering all callers advocacy and support as well as information and appropriate referrals that help direct callers to resources that may provide them with the support they need. 243369 0 0 Youth Development Program - $168,309 - The Program is designed to meet the needs of infants and children and youth to age 18 who have witnessed and sometimes experienced abuse in their homes. Our state-of-the-art program provides a comforting and nurturing environment where children can learn alternatives to violent behavior, improve their self-esteem, and learn positive ways of expressing themselves. Youth Development Advocates work alongside parents and their case manager to provide children with the support they need to heal from their trauma and abuse. In 2023, 188 children and youth benefitted from youth development services that consist of intervention and prevention activities. There are weekly support groups, respite hours, field trips, holiday parties, and age-appropriate play. . HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM - The Program provides advocacy and assistance to women as they transition into housing. This program offers case management and advocacy related to finding, obtaining, and maintaining safe and stable housing and may also provide financial assistance when available. The Housing Stability Program has been carefully designed to reduce the risk of these women experiencing homelessness and/or returning to a life of abuse. Since February 2024, the Housing Stability Program has grown from providing five families with year-long rental assistance to serving more than 25 families with year-long rental assistance. . VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - $38,302 - Volunteers make a difference at The Womens Safe House every day. Volunteer efforts include, but are not limited to, serving on the Board of Directors, organizing fundraising and special events, organizing clothing and school supply drives, assisting with in-kind donations, answering crisis calls, providing child care, providing clerical support, or completing one-day projects such as painting residential rooms or helping with the grounds. Practicum students, interns and community service students play a major volunteer role at The Womens Safe House. Volunteers are recruited through public speaking and outreach at schools and universities, churches, civic groups, business and corporate organizations, healthcare, social welfare agencies and United Way. In 2023, 330 volunteers supported our mission, providing more than 3,000 hours of support for our programs. Our volunteer program is certified through the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Since the services of our volunteers generally do not require specialized skills, their value is not recorded in the audited financial statements because no objective basis is available to measure the value. An estimate of the value of such services is not included in the 990 per IRS instructions. TWSH generally pays for services requiring specific expertise. . COMMUNITY EDUCATION - $36,758 - The Womens Safe House remains committed to keeping our community informed about the nature and dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and dispelling myths that perpetuate violence against women. Trained staff and volunteers are available to speak publicly about and against domestic violence. Information is disseminated through public speaking, the agencys quarterly newsletter, annual report, and other materials. 2043758 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 46 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Mary Ann Owens 3147724535 PO Box 63010 St Louis MO 63163 Neal Fister President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Bing Dempewolf Vice-President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Debi Corrie Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Rogers Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Buesking Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Megan Hoffman Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Peden Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Lefton Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kanisha Moye Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karl Miller Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ugochi Onyema Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tina Phillips Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Rehmann Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Tabb Board member 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Maria Tabb Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Troy Taylor Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Whitney Board member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Owens Executive director 50.00 X 118230 0 8676 118230 0 8676 1 false false false 0 134647 192744 1641363 793131 203585 2761885 5480 0 5480 8013 8136 -123 -123 0 0 -123 87516 192744 71999 15517 0 15517 Recycling 900099 76 0 0 76 76 2782835 0 0 20950 136303 136303 123365 33309 59215 30841 1315420 1072293 117989 125138 69783 55993 7267 6523 113132 84692 16233 12207 264 0 264 0 26658 0 26658 0 43134 33166 6554 3414 89505 64203 6912 18390 67396 54184 3389 9823 142690 129623 4931 8136 10370 7012 3197 161 12894 10958 1076 860 50751 45646 1926 3179 5101 3084 1800 217 Dues/subscriptions 7805 6635 650 520 Resident assistance 283850 283770 45 35 Other 15906 14245 1255 406 Payroll processing 10167 8642 847 678 2524494 2043758 260208 220528 347227 305204 213984 355633 136170 131397 145007 284553 19455 10628 1748303 992514 642303 755789 9775 5893 1513921 1849097 125765 215606 1000 650 73490 64754 5894 1974 206149 282984 X 1168225 1419576 139547 146537 1307772 1566113 1513921 1849097 258341 0 X X false true X true true true X 0 1918329 2001531 2208567 2281259 2761885 11171571 0 0 1918329 2001531 2208567 2281259 2761885 11171571 0 11171571 272 80 14 12 5480 5858 0 479 3059 479 279 76 4372 11181801 0.99910 0.99950 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2019: 479. 2020: 3059. 2021: 479. 2022: 279. 2023: 76. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 38261 38261 1375562 866665 508897 149407 105012 44395 185073 20837 164236 755789 Long-term lease liability 1974 1974 X 2860834 6000 71999 77999 2782835 2782835 2602493 6000 71999 77999 2524494 2524494 Pt X, Line 2 The income tax status footnote in the audited financial statements reads as follows: The Organization is a nonprofit organization and is exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, no provision for federal, state or local income taxes has been included in these financial statements. The Organization files informational returns with the federal government. The Organizations federal informational returns for the past three years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Pt XI, Line 2d Special event expenses are netted on line 8b, Pt. VIII Pt XII, Line 2d Special event expenses are netted on line 8b, Pt. VIII Golf tourn. 96755 67360 29395 19542 3153 Dinner gala 183205 125384 57821 32674 5465 11165 279960 192744 87216 52216 5465 14318 71999 15217 true 0 0 Utilities 26 20705 Transportation 55 12927 Rent 16 101478 Medical/vital records 10 1193 Pt III, col (b) The women and their children who received this assistance were in the Aftercare Program which provides various kinds of support to previous residents for up to a year. Contact is continued through home visits, support group participation, phone calls, and mail. 126305 Est.thrift store value X 3 8136 FMV date of donation X 52 69144 Est. FMV 0 false false false Other Line 31 - We have not received this type of contribution to date. However, if one is offered in the future, a group comprised of the executive director, selected board members, and perhaps an outside consultant would be gathered to determine the appropriateness of accepting such a contribution. Other Pt.III - Volunteer program - Since the services of our volunteers generally do not require specialized skills, their value is not recorded in the audited financial statements because no objective basis is available to measure the value. An estimate of the value of such services is not included in the 990 per IRS instructions. TWSH generally pays for services requiring specific expertise. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 draft was emailed to board members with a comment period and a request that each member respond during that period with either an approval or with additions/corrections. Responses were then summarized and any changes were forwarded to the tax preparer. Pt VI, Line 12c All board members, including new members, are required to sign the conflict of interest statement on an annual basis. Pt VI, Line 15a and Line 15b - Annually, generally in May, the board president sends an executive director review form to board members, compiles the results of the comments, and meets with the executive to report the comments and recommendations of the board members. At this time the executive director submits a self-review. After a formal discussion with the executive committee, annual goals and objectives are set and remuneration is reviewed and determined. The compensation of the executive director and other key employees is consistent with others in similar organizations in the St. Louis area. Budgetary considerations are also taken into account when determining compensation. Pt VI, Line 15b See description for Line 15a above Pt VI, Line 19 Our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements(audits and 990s)are available to the public on request. Pt XII, Line 2c The finance committee reviews the audited financial statements, selects the auditors and outside accountant, and closely monitors the financial information throughout the year. Pt VI, Line 18 The 990 is available on the Candid (formerly Guidestar) website.