Refuge For Dmst is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Refuge For Dmst employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refuge For Dmst 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 12/2022, Refuge For Dmst generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE REFUGE FOR DMST'S (DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED, LONG-TERM RESTORATION, SHELTER AND SERVICES TO GIRLS 11-17 YEARS OLD, WHO HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED THROUGH SEX TRAFFICKING. RECOGNIZING THE LACK OF SAFE AND HOLISTIC SHELTERS FOR RESCUED CHILDREN, WE HOPE TO ESTABLISH A PLACE OF REFUGE FOR GIRLS TO HEAL AND FIND HOPE FOR A NEW LIFE. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH MANY THERAPEUTIC SERVICE PROVIDERS WITHIN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY, WE AIM TO DEVELOP A CIRCLE OF CARE AROUND EACH SURVIVOR, ADDRESSING HER UNIQUE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. AS CHRISTIAN ABOLITIONISTS, WE BOLDLY ENVISION A CITY PASSIONATELY OPPOSED TO SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN AND A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO RESTORING PURPOSE, VALUE, AND CHOICE TO THE LIVES OF SURVIVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAM DID SERVE A TOTAL OF 18 GIRLS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022: - 12 PLACED WITH US BY A STATE AGENCY (67%), 3 BY A COUNTY AGENCY (17%), 2 BY A NONPROFIT ORG (11%), AND 1 BY A FAMILY MEMBER (6%). - THE AVERAGE AGE OF THESE GIRLS UPON ADMITTANCE TO OUR PROGRAM WAS 15. - THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AT THE REFUGE WAS 149 DAYS (5 MONTHS). - 8 HISPANIC (44%), 6 WHITE (33%), 3 BLACK (17%), 1 ASIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (6%). - 15 (83%) OF THE GIRLS WE SERVED IN 2022 WERE FROM TEXAS; 3 (17%) WERE FROM OUT OF STATE (CALIFORNIA, OKLAHOMA, AND VIRGINIA). GIVEN THE ABRUPT REMOVAL OF THE GIRLS IN OUR CARE, WE CAN ONLY REPORT THE PROGRESS MADE WITH THE 18 GIRLS WE SERVED DURING THE FIRST QUARTER: - 3 ACHIEVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM THE ONSITE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL IN DECEMBER 2021. - 206 INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED. - 120 SESSIONS IN GROUP OR FAMILY THERAPY. - 75 SESSIONS IN EQUINE THERAPY. - 17 PSYCHIATRIC SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED. FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2022, THE REFUGE STEWARDED THE 50-ACRE, 9 MILLION FACILITY BUILT BY TEXANS FOR THE CARE AND WELL-BEING OF GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN SEX TRAFFICKED. OUR CONSTITUENCY WAS KEPT INFORMED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AND THIS INFORMATION WAS ALSO POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE TO KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED. OUR LICENSE WAS REINSTATED ON JANUARY 31, 2023, AND AFTER RAISING THE NECESSARY FUNDS AND REBUILDING OUR TEAM, WE BEGAN TO SERVE GIRLS AGAIN THAT SUMMER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Shootman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kelly Terry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Maya Mcreynolds Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeri Brock Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Clark Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Brooke Crowder CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mccoy's Building Supply Const. Services | 12/30/18 | $321,431 |
Square One Consultants Inc Const. Consulting | 12/30/18 | $213,503 |
Ramirez Construction Const. Services | 12/30/18 | $149,913 |
Woolery Custom Fence Company Const. Services | 12/30/18 | $142,270 |
Temperature Pro Const. Services | 12/30/18 | $140,477 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $304,209 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $199,256 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,317,529 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,461 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,820,994 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $351,213 |
Investment income | $3,671 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,247,291 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,068 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,057 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,016,192 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $164,375 |
Payroll taxes | $161,815 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $624,233 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,040 |
Office expenses | $23,171 |
Information technology | $85,814 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,033 |
Travel | $12,949 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,947 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $281,989 |
Insurance | $66,317 |
All other expenses | $60,487 |
Total functional expenses | $3,954,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,118 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,713,244 |
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 | $23,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,523,195 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,773 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,917 |
Total assets | $8,542,521 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,091 |
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 | $198,091 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,069,233 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $275,197 |
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 | $8,542,521 |