T E S S A

Organization Overview

T E S S A is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1978. 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 09/2023, T E S S A employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. T E S S A 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, T E S S A generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO HELP WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ACHIEVE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM: TESSA'S SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BECOME HOMELESS DUE TO DVSA OR HT. IN FY2023, TESSA PROVIDED 6,725 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 97 (NEW) ADULTS AND 75(NEW) CHILDREN. STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, INFORMATION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY REFERRAL SERVICES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. APPROXIMATELY, 1,077 CALLS COME THROUGH THE CRISIS LINE EACH MONTH.


VICTIM ADVOCACY: TESSA STAFF PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS), COURT SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING, SEXUAL ASSUALT AND/OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. ADVOCACY ALLOWS VICTIMS TO IDENTIFY OPTIONS; DEVELOP SAFETY PLANS; RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDERS; AND ACQUIRE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. CONFIDENTIAL VICTIM ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE 24/7 HOSPITAL RESPONSE


YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THERAPEUTIC AND NON-THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED AND/OR BEEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. AVAILABLE TO BOTH CHILDREN RESIDING IN TESSA'S SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM (RESIDENTIAL) AND CHILDREN FROM THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE (COMMUNITY), SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPY; PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL/AGE-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT GROUPS; CASE MANAGEMENT; CHILD-SPECIFIC ADVOCACY; AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN FY2023, TESSA'S CHILDREN'S PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 62 NON-RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO 65 CHILDREN RESIDING IN THE SAFE HOUSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Markley
CEO
$111,000
Darryl Glenn
Officer
$90,480
Dr Jeff Oram-Smith
President
$0
Col Ronald Fitch Retired
Vice President
$0
Jason Piet
Treasurer
$0
Dr Laura Pomerenke
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$95,406
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,901,147
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,829,563
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,941
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,826,116
Total Program Service Revenue$71,323
Investment income $47,470
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,920
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,327
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,913,662

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