Domestic Violence Initiative For Women With Disabilities, operating under the name The Initiative, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1989. 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 12/2021, Initiative employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Initiative 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 12/2021, Initiative generated $652.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $462.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE BARRIERS FACED BY ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH SAFETY AND STABILITY, THE INITIATIVE'S DIRECT SERVICE IS ROOTED IN ACCESSIBLE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TRAUMA-INFORMED VALUES, AND WE PROVIDE OUTREACH TRAINING TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE. THE DIRECT SERVICES FOCUS IS ON SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SUPPORT, AND HEALING AND RECOVERY. IN 2021, THE INITIATIVE SERVED 421 PRIMARY SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE THE SECONDARY SURVIVORS, AND TOOK 3,132 CRISIS CALLS. THE INITIATIVE PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS, WHICH INCLUDES ENTITIES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, WITH 2,351 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ashlee Lewis Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,100 |
Pamela Mcneill Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Lucas Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Farnlof Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Wytias Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Henninger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $362,015 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $288,939 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $650,954 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $652,025 |
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. | $23,634 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,081 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,711 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,236 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,344 |
Payroll taxes | $26,214 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,569 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,978 |
Office expenses | $21,182 |
Information technology | $1,236 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,592 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,340 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,056 |
Insurance | $4,101 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $462,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,419 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $67,524 |
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 | $4,073 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,484 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $348,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,645 |
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 | $9,645 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $285,955 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,900 |
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 | $348,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Domestic Violence Initiative For Women With Disabilities has recieved totaling $175,230.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE AND WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR FUND | $64,750 |
Nextfifty Initiative Denver, CO PURPOSE: OLDER ADULT OUTREACH ADVOCACY | $52,900 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Advocacy For Persons With Disabilities Who Are Survivors Of Violence | $25,000 |
El Pomar Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,750 |
El Pomar Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,750 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tucson Center For Women And Children Tucson, AZ | $7,732,432 | $8,745,930 |
Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc Tulsa, OK | $19,286,778 | $7,636,052 |
Sojourner Center Phoenix, AZ | $9,944,946 | $4,843,177 |
Chrysalis Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence Inc Phoenix, AZ | $6,560,594 | $3,704,477 |
Safehome Inc Overland Park, KS | $6,499,097 | $3,805,292 |
Citizens Against Physical And Sexual Abuse Inc Logan, UT | $11,103,189 | $5,513,184 |
Friendship Home Of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $6,215,071 | $4,274,775 |
Childhaven Inc Farmington, NM | $3,113,013 | $3,723,654 |
Community Against Violence Inc Taos, NM | $4,339,917 | $3,697,607 |
New Life Center Goodyear, AZ | $6,408,148 | $3,419,653 |
T E S S A Colorado Springs, CO | $2,140,808 | $3,452,148 |
S A F E House Albuquerque, NM | $2,443,353 | $2,905,783 |