2025-10-07T10:35:37-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2024-01-01 911339173 ABUSED DEAF WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES ABUS 2069227088 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE WA 98115 EMILY BUHMAN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 2069227088 2025-10-06 1 1 ALLEN GILBERT CPA P01380103 4252506100 2025-10-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NAPAL TESFAI 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE WA 98115 1805824 0 1 X WWW.ADWAS.ORG X 1986 WA SERVICES FOR DEAF & DEAFBLIND SURVIVORS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE. 4 4 23 20 0 0 1967126 1750778 103587 42486 8246 8840 -60862 3720 2018097 1805824 111043 15915 0 0 1516486 1511569 2250 0 134543 503601 443436 2133380 1970920 -115283 -165096 3830576 3674859 594763 604142 3235813 3070717 X SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT. 1 0 1315043 15915 42486 DIRECT SERVICESIN 2024, ADWAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 140 DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED 68 ADULTS AND 72 CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDED ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING SUPPORT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. ADWAS HIRED A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO SUPERVISE ADVOCATES AND COORDINATE PROJECTS TO ENSURE THAT DIRECT SERVICES RUN MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY, STREAMLINE SERVICE DELIVERY, AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO SUSTAIN STRONG PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES. 429984 0 0 NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINETHE NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,431 CONTACTS IN 2024, INCLUDING CALLS, EMAILS AND CHATS. THE HOTLINE TEAM PROVIDED TRAUMA-INFORMED CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE NATIONWIDE. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THIS NATIONAL LIFELINE FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SAFETY AND RESOURCES. 70217 0 0 SEE SCHEDULE O. LEGAL SERVICESIN 2024, ADWAS STRENGTHENED ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVOCACY BY SECURING INTERPRETERS TO PROVIDE SIGHT TRANSLATION FOR DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND DEAFDISABLED SURVIVORS. THIS ALLOWED SURVIVORS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND COURT PROCESSES, ENSURING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO REDUCE LANGUAGE AND ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS WITHIN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERPRETERS AND LEGAL PROVIDERS TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL SURVIVORS SERVED BY ADWAS. OUTREACH AND PREVENTIONTHE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TTA) TEAM INCREASED OUTREACH EFFORTS BY OFFERING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR INTERPRETERS, WITH 30 INTERPRETERS IN ATTENDANCE. THE TRAINING WAS A SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS AND STRENGTHENED THE CAPACITY OF INTERPRETERS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE WITH CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC SENSITIVITY. ADWAS ALSO PROVIDED SCHOOL-BASED OUTREACH THAT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 50 STUDENTS AND 10 STAFF THROUGH PRESENTATIONS ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO STRENGTHEN PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO EXPAND INTERPRETER TRAINING AND DEEPEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS TO FOSTER SAFER AND MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND YOUTH. NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINETHE NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,431 CONTACTS IN 2024, INCLUDING CALLS, EMAILS AND CHATS. THE HOTLINE TEAM PROVIDED TRAUMA-INFORMED CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE NATIONWIDE. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THIS NATIONAL LIFELINE FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SAFETY AND RESOURCES. 1815244 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X MISTY FLOWERS 2069227088 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE WA 98115 NAPAL TESFAI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 96648 0 17330 CRISTINA PETERSON INTERIM CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCUS JOHN INTERIM FINANCE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TRISTA SMITH VICE CHAIR (THRU 07/2024) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN ROSE INTERIM SECRETARY (THRU 01/2024) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM SCOTT-OLSEN INTERIM SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JIMEL WRIGHT MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 96648 0 17330 1 0 0 0 0 1569638 181140 1750778 MANAGEMENT FEES 531310 39081 39081 SPEAKER FEES 624310 3320 3320 BOOK STORE 624310 85 85 42486 8840 8840 MISCELLANEOUS 812900 3720 3720 3720 1805824 42486 0 12560 15915 15915 113978 113978 1225370 1117402 6615 101353 11450 11450 39089 34918 875 3296 121682 110057 3479 8146 37260 35620 132 1508 33935 32546 1128 261 6958 6958 34305 30698 1177 2430 53789 52165 460 1164 101353 100523 204 626 25331 24631 3 697 7030 7030 7113 1332 5781 65145 61956 266 2923 33307 32759 120 428 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 20788 15893 727 4168 EVENT EXPENSES 16742 16091 66 585 GIFTS 380 280 100 1970920 1815244 21133 134543 103473 159476 286771 195007 404593 317150 50256 63163 560000 560000 51 2896304 1314305 1639988 1581999 71657 74710 608382 608382 105456 114921 3830576 3674859 164088 176678 430675 427464 594763 604142 X 2939762 2841901 296051 228816 3235813 3070717 3830576 3674859 -165096 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1696226 1656470 1875481 1972118 1750778 8951073 1696226 1656470 1875481 1972118 1750778 8951073 8951073 8902 8047 8135 8246 8840 42170 3722 656 3720 8098 9001341 383912 0.99440 0.99210 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,722. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 656. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 3,720. 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FOR THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED HEREIN, NO PROVISION OR BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SINCE ANY TAXABLE INCOME OR LOSS PASSES THROUGH TO, AND IS REPORTABLE BY, EACH MEMBER INDIVIDUALLY. ADWAS AND THE LLC'S INCOME TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. 1 CLIENT SUPPORT 13 15915 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ABUSED DEAF WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES EMPOWERS DEAF AND DEAFBLIND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, WHILE STRIVING TO CHANGE THE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS THAT FOSTER AND PERPETUATE VIOLENCE. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ON SYSTEMS AND POLICY ISSUES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 BEGAN COMMUNITY NIGHTS TO REPLACE FAMILY NIGHTS, EXPANDING ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL COMMUNITY CLIENTS AND PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. LAUNCHED HOMEWORK CLUB WITH UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TUTORS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE; IMPROVED ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE. OFFERED ASL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN OF DEAF PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND REDUCE ISOLATION. INTRODUCED WAM (WORD ART MOVEMENT) TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH CREATIVE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE OUTLETS FOR HEALING AND RESILIENCE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ADWAS EXPANDED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE THROUGH FOUR MAJOR INITIATIVES. THE HOMEWORK CLUB WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA ON LEARNING. IT PROVIDED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO REGAIN CONFIDENCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TUTORS, MORE THAN 20 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED AND THE MAJORITY SHOWED INCREASED ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND CONFIDENCE. ASL CLASSES WERE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN OF DEAF PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 15 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED, WITH FAMILIES REPORTING REDUCED ISOLATION AND STRONGER BONDS. WAM, THE WORD ART MOVEMENT, WAS INTRODUCED AS A CREATIVE PROGRAM TO HELP CHILDREN PROCESS TRAUMA. AROUND 25 CHILDREN ENGAGED IN EXPRESSIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDED SAFE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE OUTLETS FOR HEALING AND RESILIENCE. THE ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CAMP SERVED 50 DEAF, DEAFBLIND, DEAFDISABLED, AND CODA CHILDREN, OFFERING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND A SAFE COMMUNITY FOR HEALING AND GROWTH. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE AS AN EMERGENCY BODY TO WHICH PRESSING BUSINESS MATTERS MAY BE REFERRED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION BETWEEN REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS, AND IN SUCH MATTERS WHERE, IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE CHAIRPERSON, EITHER TIME DOES NOT PERMIT THE CALLING OF A BOARD MEETING OR THE MATTER IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY PRESSING TO NECESSITATE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EX OFFICIO MEMBER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE COMPLETE, THE MANAGEMENT TEAM, AS WELL AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE RETURN AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES PRIOR TO FILING. THE DRAFT WILL BE SHARED WITH THE CURRENT 4 DIRECTORS AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. OUR BYLAWS AS WELL AS THIS PLEDGE COVERS CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES. THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS ALL INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING AND THE BOARD AS A WHOLE MONITORS FOR COMPLIANCE. ANY MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY MATTER IN DISCUSSING THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FORMS 990 AND 1023 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. A PLACE OF OUR OWN LLC 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE WA 98115 200568670 LOW-INCOME HOUSING WA 264688 2754844 ABUSED DEAF WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 A PLACE OF OUR OWN LLC Q 49686 EXPENSES INCURRED