Avda

Organization Overview

Avda, operating under the name Aid To Victims Of Domestic Violence, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Aid To Victims Of Domestic Violence employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aid To Victims Of Domestic Violence 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, Aid To Victims Of Domestic Violence generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AVDA'S MISSION IS TO END FAMILY VIOLENCE BY ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF VICTIMS, PROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ABUSERS, AND FOSTERING COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO ABUSE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2022, AVDA LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDED 6,366 ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE WITH SAFETY PLANNING, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND LEGAL RELIEF THROUGH THE FILING AND SECURING OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS, DIVORCES, AND VARIOUS CHILD CUSTODY CASES SUCH AS INITIAL CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND ADOPTIONS. AVDA EIGHTEEN MEMBER TEAM OF ATTORNEYS AND PARAGLEGALS PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED LEGAL ADVOCACY AND CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN HARRIS, FORT BEND, AND WALLER COUNTIES THROUGH ITS LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM. AVDA'S LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, SUCH AS ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, ADVOCATES, AND TRAUMA COUNSELORS, WHO PROVIDE THE AFOREMENTIONED CRITICAL SERVICES.


COMMUNITY AWARNESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (CAPP) AVDA'S CAPP PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF FOUR MEMBERS RESPONSBILE FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. AS PART OF AVDA'S MISSION, THE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AIMS TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY-WIDE RESPONSE TO ABUSE WHILE PROVIDING INFORMATION TO VICTIMS IN NEED OF AVDA'S LEGAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES AND TO PERPETRATORS SEEKING OUR BATTERING INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. OUR THREE- PRONGED APPROACH INCLUDES PRESENTATIONS, SERVICE PROVIDER TRAININGS, AND OUTREACH AT COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS. IN 2022, THE CAPP TEAM PRESENTED TO 22, 459 ADULT AND YOUTH


BATTERING INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (BIPP) - AVDA'S BIPP PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST BIPP IN TEXAS AND THE FIRST TO BECOME ACREDITED. ITS NINE- PERSON BIPP TEAM PROVIDES PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP COUNSELING TO THOSE IDENTIFIED AS ABUSIVE IN THEIR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS. BIPP PROMOTES ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHANGE. THE CLIENTS ARE LARGELY COURT-ORDERED AND MUST ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 18 WEEKLY SESSIONS FOR COURSE COMPLETION. FACILITATORS ARE LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM HAS SIGNIFICANT VICTIM SAFETY COMPONENTS; GROUPS ARE HELD WEEKLY AT 18 LOCATIONS ACROSS HARRIS, GALVESTON, FORT BEND AND MONTOGOMERY COUNTIES.


FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM (FVP) - AVDA'S FVP PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF SIX BILINGUAL CLIENT ADVOCATES AND THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR WHO PROVIDE LEGAL INTAKE, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, SAFETY, PLANNING, INFORMATION/REFERRAL. ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME VICITIMS COMPENSATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND MORE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THEY FIELD CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE, HELPING TO CONNECT SURVIVORS WITH SAFETY AND PROMOTING ADVOCACY AND SERVICE. IN 2022, THE FVP TEAM PROVIDED LEGAL INTAKE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES, HARRIS COUNTY POLICE DEPT. FAMILY VIOLENCE UNITS, HOUSTON AREAR WOMEN'S CENTER, AND THE HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maisha Colter
CEO
$147,934
Dawn F Callahan
Member
$0
Jenifer Caras
Member
$0
Lynn Damin
Member
$0
Antonio Dinola
Member
$0
Carter Dugan
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,866,364
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,866,364
Total Program Service Revenue$377,896
Investment income -$208,173
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 $3,036,087

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