2025-05-15T16:39:50+00:00 2024-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1901 S Meyers Road Suite 500 Oakbrook Terrace IL 601815209 990 2023-07-01 362762168 Safer Foundation SAFE 3129222200 571 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago IL 606615706 VICTOR BDICKSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 3129222200 2025-05-15 false Nicole Fishback P01279475 6302829500 2025-05-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z VICTOR BDICKSON 571 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago IL 606615706 32508631 false X WWW.SAFERFOUNDATION.oRG X 1972 IL EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT FOR PERSONS WITH ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS. 18 18 358 31 0 0 34306283 26972297 4493121 5428747 4645 4126 347751 55185 39151800 32460355 1800000 0 0 21592184 21988490 0 772980 12925422 11831084 36317606 33819574 2834194 -1359219 25418199 19935250 22158522 20789343 3259677 -854093 X To support, through a full spectrum of services & advocacy, the efforts of people with arrest & conviction records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism. false false 13528626 5213797 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN ILLINOIS AND IOWA - provides individualized intake assessments, job readiness training, and industry-specific skills development for adults with arrest or conviction records. Participants are supported in securing employment in high-demand sectors such as technology, construction, solar energy, transportation and distribution, warehousing and logistics, finance and banking, healthcare, food service and hospitality, and advanced manufacturing. Safer's approach to building sustainable talent pipelines includes work-based learning opportunities, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship models that expand access to skilled trades careers for justice-impacted individuals. With the support of over 200 employer partners, Safer helps participants obtain and retain permanent employment. In addition to participant services, Safer provides dedicated support to employers. These services include tailored job matching, pre-screened candidate referrals, and ongoing post-placement follow-up to promote long-term retention and workplace success. Partnering with Safer gives employers access to a diverse, job-ready talent pool along with coaching and technical assistance. Services are delivered through the ASCEND Service Model, a holistic, evidence-based framework that addresses participants' comprehensive needs. In addition to employment services, participants receive case management, skills training, financial literacy, housing assistance, transportation support, and behavioral health services. These efforts empower individuals to build stronger futures while supporting employers in meeting their workforce needs. Services are made possible through collaboration with key stakeholders and funders, including WIOA Titles I-IV, Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity (IDCEO), Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Local Workforce Innovation Boards (LWIBs), the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Labor, Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), Illinois and Iowa Departments of Corrections, and various municipalities, community foundations, and other community-based partners. 11355086 214950 SAFER FOUNDATION, AS A NONPROFIT PRIVATE AGENCY, OPERATES SECURE RESIDENTIAL WORK RELEASE CENTERS FOR THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. OUR TWO ADULT TRANSITION CENTERS (ATC'S) ARE WORK RELEASE FACILITIES WHICH ALLOW INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE THE FINAL 3 TO 30 MONTHS OF THEIR STATE PRISON SENTENCES IN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SELECTED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSITION INTO THE WORKFORCE, RECONNECT WITH FAMILY, AND REINTEGRATE INTO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS BEFORE RELEASE, ULTIMATELY INCREASING THEIR CHANCES OF BECOMING SUCCESSFUL LAW- ABIDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE TWO ATC'S HAVE A COMBINED RECIDIVISM RATE OF 16.7%, WHICH IS THE LOWEST AMONG PRISONS & ATC'S IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. REDUCING RECIDIVISM DIRECTLY IMPACTS CRIME RATES. SERVICES OFFERED AT THE ATC'S INCLUDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MEDICAL ASSISTANT TREATMENT, SAFER SKILLS TRAINING (SST), MENTORING, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TESTING, AND DEMAND SKILL VOCATIONAL TRAINING. IN ADDITION, NURSES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HEALTH CENTER ARE AVAILABLE AT EACH FACILITY. IN FY23, OVER 450 CLIENTS WERE SERVED AT THE TWO ADULT TRANSITION CENTERS. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID PANDEMIC RELATED IDOC DIRECTIVES, THE MOVEMENT OF NEW RESIDENTS FROM IDOC TO SAFER ATC'S WAS LOWER THAN NO-PANDEMIC YEARS. ON AVERAGE, 80 HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCIES ARE COMPLETED EACH YEAR, AND ATC RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN-DEMAND SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS. 1597207 BASIC SKILLS/EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS AND IOWA - focuses on improving literacy for teenage youth and adults who have an arrest or criminal history, or are deemed at risk of justice system involvement, which can pose significant barriers to self-sufficiency. Safer aims to strengthen participants' skills in reading, math, and writing, which supports access to higher-wage employment opportunities. Long-term, Safer supports participants in earning their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) and/or transitioning into postsecondary education or credential-based training programs. Educational services are delivered through direct instruction, tutoring, and digital learning platforms. To support learning and credentialing success, Safer offers remote learning options and serves as a Pearson VUE examination center for HSED testing. In Eastern Iowa, Safer operates as a satellite site of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, which administers official HSED testing and state examinations for participants in that region. These services are made possible through collaborative efforts with key stakeholders and funders, including WIOA Titles I-IV, Local Workforce Innovation Boards (LWIBs), the U.S. Department of Justice, Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), Illinois Departments of Corrections, the State of Iowa, as well as various municipalities, community foundations, and other community-based partners. 581258 WELLNESS AND COUNSELING SUPPORTIVE REENTRY 297564 THE SUPPORTIVE REENTRY NETWORK COLLABORATIVE IS AN INTEGRATIVE REENTRY MODEL OFFERING ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALS RETURNING HOME FROM INCARCERATION TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, PUBLIC BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, AND OTHER SERVICES (242), EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (INCLUDED) ASSISTANCE OBTAINING STATE IDS, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, RESUME WRITING, JOB REFERRALS, CLOTHING NEEDS(306), AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORTS) (572) AND JOB STARTS (194). 878822 27359741 true true false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 278 0 true 358 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X MARK YATES 3129222200 571 WEST JACKSON BLVD CHICAGO IL 60661 ANTHONY MADONIA TREASURER 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ARNOLD SIEGEL SECRETARY 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CECILY MISTARZ CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ETHAN ERENBERG VICE - CHAIRMAN 1.0 5.0 X X 0 0 0 ALFONZO SURRETT DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALLEN KANTER DIRECTOR 1.0 5.0 X 0 0 0 ANDREA DAVENPORT DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 COY PUGH DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DEEPIKA BATRA DIGIOVINE DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ERIC CARTER DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 FRANK NICHOLAS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ISAAC AKRIDGE DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KEMI SOLADE DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICAH SWANSEY DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT JORDAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RONALD OWENS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN WATTS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 VICTOR BRIDGEMAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARK YATES INTERIM CFO 40.0 3.0 X 271198 0 46006 VICTOR DICKSON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0 1.0 X 430570 0 43090 HARRY ALSTON VP - STRATEGY AND INNOVATION 40.0 0.0 X 172139 0 26140 SODIQA WILLIAMS VP-SUPPORTIVE REENTRY 40.0 0.0 X 216940 0 16382 DAVID GIANFRANCESCO VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGY AND IN 40.0 0.0 X 112411 0 22500 HENRIETTA MASON VP- HUMAN RESOURCES/OD 40.0 0.0 X 137938 0 30559 MARKETER ASH AVP PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 40.0 0.0 X 114731 0 14188 PAUL SAJKIEWICZ AVP TECHNOLOGY 40.0 0.0 X 113759 0 19101 ROCHELLE PERRY AVP CORE PROGRAMS 40.0 0.0 X 109007 0 9587 JOSEPH URBAN CFO - LEFT 10/28/22 0.0 0.0 X 188805 0 0 1867498 0 227553 14 true true false 0 90097 1703400 24454725 724075 26972297 Staffing Services 900099 5213797 5213797 Rental Income 900099 214950 214950 0 0 0 0 5428747 4126 4126 0 0 0 0 63128 48276 14852 14852 Vending Machine Income 21689 21689 Other Income 18644 18644 0 0 0 0 40333 32460355 5428747 0 59311 1109686 897726 186597 25363 16935059 13700316 2847676 387067 514027 415843 86435 11749 2114360 1710499 355535 48326 1315358 1064113 221181 30064 114495 92625 19253 2617 774530 626588 130239 17703 999574 808647 168081 22846 768164 621438 129169 17557 361825 292713 60842 8270 3802048 3075824 639325 86899 207851 168149 34951 4751 235815 190772 39653 5390 215646 174456 36261 4929 774478 626546 130231 17701 429076 347119 72150 9807 Client Benefits 2500713 2023055 420502 57156 Public Relations 223351 180689 37557 5105 Equipment Rental and Maintenance 124844 100998 20993 2853 Miscellaneous 298674 241625 50222 6827 0 0 0 0 33819574 27359741 5686853 772980 9438525 4160155 609440 841101 6847881 5637341 0 0 445117 508211 13943486 6900603 6303583 7042883 0 0 1773653 1745559 25418199 19935250 7173214 6388984 7150584 8403212 0 2745600 1726600 5089124 4270547 22158522 20789343 3155544 -826808 104133 -27285 3259677 -854093 25418199 19935250 X -1359219 -2106090 -648461 X X false false true false X 27137706 23004504 30988687 34306283 26972297 142409477 0 0 27137706 23004504 30988687 34306283 26972297 142409477 6999405 135410072 9242 7135 1096 4645 4126 26244 25287 83912 2325 0 0 111524 161099 379181 24458 513052 55185 1132975 143680220 23112176 0.9424 0.9314 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 161099.0, COLUMN B - 379181.0, COLUMN C - 24458.0, COLUMN D - 513052.0, COLUMN E - 55185.0, COLUMN F - 1132975.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 20154 1139 21293 19133 1021 20154 18110 1023 19133 18094 16 18110 18078 16 18094 0.0 0.3249 0.6751 false true true 213401 213401 5734473 1619123 4115350 5930258 5281480 648778 2065354 2065354 7042883 Deposits 150974 ROU Assets 1594585 1745559 Due to Related Party 862899 Due to Related Party - Line of Credit 943490 Deferred Compensation 865567 Lease Liabilities 1598591 4270547 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS CREATED TO HELP SUPPORT SAFER'S MISSIONS. SAFER'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM BY SUPPORTING THROUGH A FULL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES, THE EFFORTS OF PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS TO BECOME EMPLOYED, LAW ABIDING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan SAFER ADOPTED A NONQUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. THIS PLAN PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES PRECLUDED FROM RECEIVING FULL BENEFITS IN THE PLAN DESCRIBED ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MAY MAKE TAX-DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN LIMITS. THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES 3% TO 6% OF COMPENSATION FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, BASED UPON THE EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINES THE ANNUAL BONUS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ALL OTHER BONUSES ARE BASED ON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND THE COMPENSATION PLAN IS APPROVED IN THE ANNUAL FISCAL BUDGET. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 581,258 including grants of $) WELLNESS AND COUNSELING SUPPORTIVE REENTRY Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 297,564 including grants of $) THE SUPPORTIVE REENTRY NETWORK COLLABORATIVE IS AN INTEGRATIVE REENTRY MODEL OFFERING ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALS RETURNING HOME FROM INCARCERATION TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, PUBLIC BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, AND OTHER SERVICES (242), EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (INCLUDED) ASSISTANCE OBTAINING STATE IDS, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, RESUME WRITING, JOB REFERRALS, CLOTHING NEEDS(306), AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORTS) (572) AND JOB STARTS (194). Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body FORM 990 HAS BEEN PRESENTED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AS PART OF THE CODE OF ETHICS AND BUSINESS CONDUCT. THIS IS FURNISHED TO NEW EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF HIRE AND ANNUALLY TO EXISTING EMPLOYEES. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT, THE BOARD MEMBER ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED BY REVIEWING OF EXTERNAL NON-PROFIT SURVEY DATA AND GETS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR. THE CHAIR DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS ANY APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSIONS AND TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2017. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PERSONNEL POLICY AND GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERED FOR ADJUSTMENT BY THE PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION SYSTEM. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2020. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Balance Sheet Adj for Fixed Asset elimination - -648461; Form 990, Part XII, Line 3b Reason organization did not undergo required audit SAFER FOUNDATION HAS ENGAGED A THIRD-PARTY CPA FIRM TO COMPLETE ITS ANNUAL AUDIT. DUE TO HIGH INTERNAL STAFFING TURNOVER, SAFER FOUNDATION HAS NOT COMPLETED ITS ANNUAL AUDIT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. SAFER FOUNDATION IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE CPA FIRM TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT. THE AUDIT IS ANTICIPATED TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 30, 2025. UPON COMPLETION OF THE AUDIT, SAFER FOUNDATION WILL FORWARD IT TO THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHARITABLE TRUST BUREAU. 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