Real Escape From The Sex Trade is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I73) the organization is classified as: Sexual Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Real Escape From The Sex Trade employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Real Escape From The Sex Trade 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 06/2022, Real Escape From The Sex Trade generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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REST EXISTS TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM, SAFETY AND HOPE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED FOR COMMERCIAL SEX AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE SEX TRADE IN SEATTLE AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REST EMERGENCY SERVICES INCLUDES OUR 24/7 HOTLINE AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER. THE HOTLINE SERVED 376 INDIVIDUALS WITH 2,759 CALLS AND TEXTS OVER THE YEAR. THROUGH THE HOTLINE, WE CAN PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND SAFETY PLANNING, HELP SURVIVORS CONNECT TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED, AND SCREEN THEM FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY RECEIVING CENTER SHELTER. THE SHELTER CONSISTS OF 7 INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS FOR ADULT FEMALE-IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SEX TRADE. IT IS A LOW BARRIER SHELTER WHERE GUESTS CAN STAY FOR 30 DAYS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENDING THEIR STAY TO 60 OR 90 DAYS. IN FY 2022, REST PROVIDED 57 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH 2,479 BED NIGHTS.
OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT TO REST'S CLIENTS. THE COMMUNITY ADVOCATE TEAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND RESPONSIVE CARE TO YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIOR SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE BY ASSISTING THEM IN ACCESSING RESOURCES TO AID THEM IN THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS. HOUSING SERVICES ASSISTS SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE TO ACCESS AND MAINTAIN SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT CAN PAY FOR APPLICATION FEES, MOVE-IN COSTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND/OR PAST LANDLORD DEBT, AS WELL AS GRADUATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MOVE INTO HOUSING AND THEN TRANSITION TO GREATER LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE REST HOUSE PROVIDES INDEPENDENT SHARED HOUSING TO ALL GENDERS OF SINGLE ADULTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED LABOR TRAFFICKING, SEX TRAFFICKING, OR THE SEX TRADE. IN FY 2022, THE ADVOCATE TEAM ASSISTED 81 CLIENTS WITH ATTAINING 188 GOALS. THE HOUSING TEAM SUPPORTED 81 CLIENTS TO APPLY FOR HOUSING, GAIN HOUSING, AND PREVENT EVICTION. REST HOUSE, PROVIDED 7 CLIENTS WITH 1,956 BED NIGHTS.
THE PATHWAYS SERVICES CENTER INCLUDES OUR ENRICHMENT SERVICES AND THE REST ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY. ENRICHMENT SERVICES ALLOWS SPACE FOR CLIENTS TO ACCESS BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND A CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES THROUGH REFERRALS AND ACCESS TO OUR COMPUTER CENTER. THEY ARE ALSO INVITED TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND APPOINTMENTS THAT FOSTER GROWTH TOWARDS LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-IDENTIFIED GOALS. THE ACADEMY OFFERS JOB READINESS TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. IN FY 2022, ENRICHMENT SERVICES SERVED 272 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH OVER 1,500 VISITS AND THE ACADEMY SUPPORTED 19 CLIENTS WITH 79% GRADUATING FROM JOB READINESS CLASSES AND 95% COMPLETING THEIR INTERNSHIPS.
GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Hightower Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $139,499 |
Gina Cittadini Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $122,099 |
Brent Turner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cambria Schmidt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meg Mccann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaqueline Finnan Hemmer Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $602,864 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,062,907 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,662,551 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $188,819 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,328,322 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$48,869 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,291,861 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $197,851 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,455 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,251 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,911,067 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $169,652 |
Payroll taxes | $207,777 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $71,396 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,774 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,930 |
Office expenses | $78,447 |
Information technology | $80,893 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $217,350 |
Travel | $4,465 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,274 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,457 |
Insurance | $14,709 |
All other expenses | $18,886 |
Total functional expenses | $3,492,065 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,170 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $151,400 |
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 | $82,582 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $69,678 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $445,830 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,908 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $157,908 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,443 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $237,479 |
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 | $445,830 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Real Escape From The Sex Trade has recieved totaling $1,016,215.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jensen Project Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM, SAFETY, AND HOPE FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE SEX TRADE. | $261,000 |
Young Womens Christian Association Of Seattle-King County-Snohomish C Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SEATTLE DV HOUSING ASSISTANCE (CSE) GRANT | $224,372 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $190,674 |
Rescue- Freedom International Kirkland, WA PURPOSE: Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue, and/or restoration services | $100,200 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $79,300 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $61,200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Real Escape From The Sex Trade Seattle, WA | $445,830 | $3,291,861 |
Attorney Generals Sexual Assault Task Force Keizer, OR | $302,611 | $1,229,390 |
Association For The Treatment Of Sexual Abusers Inc Beaverton, OR | $1,756,943 | $1,188,960 |
Washington Coalition Of Sexual Assault Programs Olympia, WA | $289,980 | $1,006,893 |
Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center Inc Rigby, ID | $655,020 | $1,242,561 |
Engedi Refuge Ministries Inc Lynden, WA | $2,131,407 | $1,055,136 |
Not Abandoned Kirkland, WA | $216,912 | $398,480 |
Tfp Therapeutic Services Inc Ontario, OR | $18,511 | $259,172 |
Jonah Project Spokane, WA | $52,576 | $0 |
Speak Your Silence Inc Boise, ID | $35,654 | $0 |
Settheexpectation Tualatin, OR | $30,381 | $0 |
611 Network Inc Boise, ID | $0 | $2,822 |