Safe Berks
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $589.8k
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-2087191
Organization Overview
Safe Berks, operating under the name Berks Women In Crisis, is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Berks Women In Crisis employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks Women In Crisis 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 06/2023, Berks Women In Crisis generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAFE HAVEN/SUPPORT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT WITH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 30 DAYS WITHIN ANY SIX MONTH PERIOD FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. WHILE LIVING IN SHELTER, VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN HAVE THE OPTION OF RECEIVING SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL, AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT VARIOUS OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE DURING AND AFTER SHELTER IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. IN FY 2022-2023, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 213 ADULTS WITH 6,746 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND PROVIDED 14,023 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 391 CHILDREN. THE SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
THE MEDICAL ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ("MAPP") PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR RESPONSE TO OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. WHEN A PERSON PRESENTS TO A HEALTHCARE FACILITY OR HOSPITAL AS A PATIENT AND DISCLOSES, THEY HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, THE HEALTHCARE STAFF CONTACTS OUR HOTLINE FOR A MAPP ADVOCATE TO PROVIDE AN IN-PERSON RESPONSE. UPON MEETING WITH THE PATIENT, THE MAPP ADVOCATE WILL ASSESS THE PATIENT'S NEEDS, ASSIST WITH SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONNECT THEM WITH OTHER SAFE BERKS SUPPORT SERVICES OR APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2022-2023, THE MAPP ADVOCATES PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 349 CLIENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY RESPONSE, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS TWO OVERNIGHT RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATES WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AT THE BERKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WHILE FILING A PETITION FOR AN EMERGENCY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER. IN 2022/2023, THE RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATE PROVIDED THESE SUPPORT SERVICES TO 478 CLIENTS. MAPP ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS. PROVIDING EDUCATION TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IS A LARGE PART OF THIS DEPARTMENT'S MISSION AS WELL AS TABLING WELLNESS OR OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.
THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND RESPONSE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES THREE COMMUNITY RESPONSE SPECIALISTS ("CRS"). CRS ADVOCATES PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON SIX OF THE LOCAL COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AT THE BERKS COUNTY JAIL, AND MAINTAIN SATELITE OFFICES AT OTHER COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENICIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE CRS ADVOCATES PROVIDE ON-SITE ASSESSEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING SERVICES, AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER SAFE BERKS SERVICES AND COMUMMITY RESOURCES AS REQUESTED. CRS ADVOCATES PROVIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMMING TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS, AND ALL OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WELL AS ATTEND TABLING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFE BERKS RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, ONE OF THE CRS ADVOCATES OVERSEES THE SART AND LAP INITIATIVES. WITHIN THAT ROLE, THE ADVOCATE PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT WITHIN THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS, ATTENDS THE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS OF CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO THEIR SUPPORTIVE CAREGIVERS, AND OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF THE LETHALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO ALL BERKS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Acuna President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Adams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Barbara Boland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Nicole Yuengel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Carey Babczak Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rene Baker Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $206,882 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $104,366 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,505,433 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,475,085 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,658 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,291,766 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,302 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,411 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,031 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,296,337 |
| 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. | $279,509 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,509 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,285,493 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,076 |
| Other employee benefits | $331,298 |
| Payroll taxes | $157,928 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,388 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,635 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,184 |
| Fees for services: Other | $197,196 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $606,139 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $180,111 |
| Travel | $17,868 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,110 |
| Interest | $17,188 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $280,385 |
| Insurance | $32,261 |
| All other expenses | $11,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,684,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $375 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $265,676 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $550,426 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $8,125 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,861,531 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $589,769 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $191,629 |
| Total assets | $6,467,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $279,283 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $574,576 |
| 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 | $185,341 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $100,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,139,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,214,498 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,833 |
| 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 | $6,467,531 |