News is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2023, News employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. News 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 06/2023, News generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NEWS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFETY, HOPE, HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE. EQUALLY, NEWS IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SAFE COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS IN FINDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CONTINUED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO A PART OF THIS PROGRAM. THESE SERVICES CAN LAST FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. MANY OF OUR CLIENTS WHO FIND SHELTER IN THE SAFE HOUSE, TRANSITION INTO APARTMENTS OF THEIR OWN. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE ASSISTED 77 INDIVIDUALS WITH FINDING EITHER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THERE WERE 1,037 SERVICES PROVIDED TO CLIENTS TO HELP THEM WITH HOUSEHOLD ESTABLISHMENT.
OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL HOUSE LOCATED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS A REAL HOME WITH A BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN, PRIVATE BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS FOR CHILDREN, AND A COZY FAMILY ROOM WHERE CLIENTS CAN RELAX OR HOLD FAMILY MEETINGS. OUR STAFF IS THERE AROUND THE CLOCK TO WORK WITH CLIENTS ON INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS TO FIND RESOURCES FOR A FUTURE FREE OF VIOLENCE. WE ALSO STAFF A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 48 ADULTS AND 50 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AT THE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR A TOTAL OF 3,568 SHELTER DAYS. 2,382 CRISIS LINE CALLS WERE RECEIVED AT THE SHELTER BY OUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELORS. 61 ADULTS AND 26 CHILDREN ATTENDED PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING SESSIONS HELD BOTH AT OUR SHELTER AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS.
CRISIS INTERVENTION:THE SAFE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO WORK SPECIFICALLY WITH ADULTS WHO HAVE CO-OCCURRING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DRUG OR ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY ISSUES AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED USING TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICES AND USES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP ADULTS DISCOVER TRIGGERS AND COPING SKILLS TO GUIDE THEM TO SAFETY AND SUPPORT. THERE IS A STRONG EMPHASIS ON WORKING TOWARD SUCCESSFUL CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR RECOVERY AND HEALING. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 243 CLIENTS, WHICH INCLUDED PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR 16 CLIENTS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH AND COURT APPOINTMENTS.THE COURT ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HELP WITH THE PROCESS OF FILING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND PROVIDING ADVOCACY TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. NEWS COURT ADVOCATES WORK TOGETHER WITH CLIENTS TO FIND RESOURCES PERTAINING TO CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION, AND CIVIL ISSUES RELATED TO ABUSE. NEWS COURT ADVOCATES ARE CO-LOCATED AT THE MONARCH JUSTICE CENTER. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE 58 RESTRAINING ORDERS FILED ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS AND 216 COURT APPEARANCES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tracy Lamb Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $145,692 |
Mary Makowski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Harrison Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Re Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lark Ferrell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
June Ressler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,288,450 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,422,028 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,710,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20,076 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,381 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,703,173 |
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. | $360,594 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,276 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,087 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,882,291 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,152 |
Other employee benefits | $228,538 |
Payroll taxes | $165,005 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $161 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,696 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,960 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,968 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,555 |
Information technology | $35,987 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,961 |
Travel | $15,445 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,766 |
Insurance | $56,590 |
All other expenses | $33,634 |
Total functional expenses | $3,350,078 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $305,490 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,035,282 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $391,682 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,628 |
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 | $10,126 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $374,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $966,769 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $102,761 |
Total assets | $3,238,659 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138,675 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,177 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $114,014 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $105,108 |
Total liabilities | $364,974 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,655,538 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $218,147 |
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 | $3,238,659 |