Safe Voices
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Auburn, ME
- Founding
- 07/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 01-0352658
Organization Overview
Safe Voices is located in Auburn, ME. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Safe Voices employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safe Voices is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Safe Voices generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Safe Voices has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $723,942. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SAFE VOICES IS TO PROVIDE PERSON-TO-PERSON, INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE, SEX TRAFFICKING, AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN ANDROSCOGGIN, FRANKLIN, AND OXFORD COUNTIES AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITIES IN SOCIAL CHANGE TO ELIMINATE VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHELTER SAFE VOICES WORKS TO ALLEVIATE HOUSING INSTABILITY FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEX TRAFFICKING BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICES TO INCREASE SURVIVORS' LONG-TERM SAFETY, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT IN A CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL AND WE WORK WITH SURVIVORS TO DETERMINE BASIC NEEDS AND RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP BRIDGE THE GAPS CREATED THROUGH THE ISOLATING EXPERIENCES OF ABUSE OR TRAFFICKING. WE FOCUS ON HELPING FAMILIES MOVE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, CONNECTING THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES, SO THEY CAN INCREASE THEIR INCOME, OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUE AN EDUCATIONAL GOAL, AND ATTAIN HOUSING STABILITY, WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES CONTINUING FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS AFTER SURVIVORS LEAVE OUR EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
ADVOCACY INTERVENTION & PREVENTION SAFE VOICES' ADVOCACY, INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION TEAM OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED AND TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, SEX TRAFFICKING, AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION INCLUDING A 24-HOUR HELPLINE, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SAFE HOUSE, INDIVIDUAL SAFETY PLANNING, COURT ADVOCACY, SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMMING. SAFE VOICES IS DEDICATED TO TAILORING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO CREATE A SURVIVOR-CENTERED EXPERIENCE IN A WAY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE, SAFE, AND COMFORTABLE FOR EACH PERSON. OUR VICTIM'S SERVICES PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES ALIGNED WITH THE EMPOWERMENT MODEL FOR SURVIVORS, RESULTING IN IMPROVED AND ENHANCED VICTIM SAFETY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
DVIP SAFE VOICES OPERATES THE LARGEST CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (CDVIP OR DVIP) FOR OFFENDERS IN MAINE. THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN WHO CHOOSE ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS TO LEARN NEW WAYS OF THINKING, ACTING, AND BEHAVING IN RELATIONSHIPS. DVIP ELEVATES ACCOUNTABILITY WHILE OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ABUSERS TO CHANGE THE BELIEFS THAT DRIVE THEM TO USE VIOLENCE AND CONTROL IN RELATIONSHIPS. WEEKLY DVIP CLASSES ARE FACILITATED WITH THE AIM OF CREATIVELY FOSTERING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AMONG THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Phillips President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Gagne Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Krause Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linette Dehetre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Dumais Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Kelly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $37,352 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $196,722 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,112,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $536,548 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $59,087 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,883,022 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $262,136 |
| Investment income | $9,631 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$71,531 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,103,790 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,893 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,160,584 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,377 |
| Other employee benefits | $265,320 |
| Payroll taxes | $180,764 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,366 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,174 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $37,810 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,169 |
| Travel | $28,247 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $27,413 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,764 |
| Insurance | $21,766 |
| All other expenses | $131,551 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,531,405 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $850,318 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $524,796 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,316 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,222 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,548,274 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,984,926 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,775 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $150,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,034,483 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $185,633 |
| Other liabilities | $734 |
| Total liabilities | $2,569,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $733,472 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $681,829 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,984,926 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Safe Voices has awarded $140,345 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNY GEN OXFORD PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $87,956 |
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $52,389 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cornerstone Vna Rochester, NH | $17,866,068 | $19,435,472 |
Opportunity Enterprises Auburn, ME | $5,854,808 | $8,325,476 |
Safe Voices Auburn, ME | $3,984,926 | $3,103,790 |
Nh Community Behavioral Health Association Concord, NH | $568,979 | $1,635,698 |
Sexual Assault Support Services Of Midcoast Maine Brunswick, ME | $302,828 | $1,147,156 |
Sacopee Rescue Unit Inc Parsonsfield, ME | $566,241 | $1,012,071 |
No Limits Foundation Wales, ME | $338,399 | $591,476 |
Nh-Vt Palliative Services Cornish Flat, NH | $445,244 | $306,358 |
Solhealth Corp Eliot, ME | $197,418 | $272,329 |
Clark Fedorenko Foundation Bedford, NH | $1,428 | $37,719 |
Aroostook Region Emergency Medical Services Council Inc Presque Isle, ME | $118,238 | $0 |
L N Clark Inspiration Network Inc Fairfield, ME | $0 | $0 |
Snell Foundation Scarborough, ME | $31,628 | $0 |
Dunk The Junk Camden, ME | $10,000 | $0 |
Daniel Hanley Center For Health Leadership Portland, ME | $0 | $0 |