Domestic Abuse Project Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) offers holistic, trauma-informed care for every member of the family impacted by domestic violence. Our five pillars address crisis resources, safety and stability, healing and learning tools for change, and violence prevention, with the goal of interrupting the intergenerational cycle of abuse. In FY25, DAP served 2282 community members, deepening our impact through expanded service delivery, increased community presence, and strengthened partnerships. We collaborate with systems partners and communities to provide responsive, accessible services to those affected by domestic and intimate partner violence. DAP's program areas include Youth and Early Childhood, Victim/Survivors, Intervention and Prevention, Case Management, First Call, and Community and Systems Change Work(See schedule O): Youth and Early Childhood ProgramsThe Youth and Early Childhood Program offers free therapeutic services to children and youth seeking to heal from the effects of domestic violence. Programming for ages birth-4 includes group therapy, individual therapy, and parent-child dyadic therapy. In FY25, DAP reintroduced its Youth Group for children ages 7-12 and their caregivers, with closed 10-week groups running three times a year, and expanded outreach via social media, youth-led activities, and workshops at community conferences. Clinicians presented at the Minnesota Children and Adolescent Mental Health Conference and were sought out by DHS for guardian ad litem trainings, highlighting the impact of DV on children and best practices for supporting families. The program reported high completion rates as well notable reductions in mental health symptoms despite increased court involvement for youth in CPS. DAP also secured future funding for interns to support program growth in a time of staffing challenges due to limited funding and a shortage of paid internships. In FY25, DAP served 97 children/youth through counseling/support groups, as well as 305 through advocacy- 3 directly and 302 indirectly.Programs for Victim/SurvivorsThe Victim/Survivor Therapy Program is primarily group-based, supporting individuals to heal from the effects of abuse. FY25 enhancements included expanding group sizes to 15 participants, adding individual pre-group safety planning and closing reflection sessions, and integrating sound bath techniques for trauma recovery. The program launched new groups, including a partnership with a local youth shelter for survivors ages 18-24 and an after-care group for additional support post-program. DAP developed culturally specific curriculum in partnership with NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, increasing BIPOC survivor participation. Staff provided DV101 and healthy relationship trainings to medical professionals, doulas, and foster youth providers, and partnered with local colleges and community leaders to address DV in the African American community. The program's consistent service delivery, broadened engagement, and survivor-centered care led to positive outcomes and participant feedback. In FY25, DAP served 200 adult victims through counseling/support groups.Intervention and Prevention ProgramThe Intervention and Prevention Program is primarily group-based, serving adults and transitional age youth (TAY, ages 18-24) who have used abusive behavior. The program meets state requirements for batterers intervention programming and incorporates trauma theory and relational treatment techniques. Participants work to unpack belief systems, accept responsibility, and develop plans for healthy relationships, completing assignmentsand presentations as part of the process. In FY25, the program continued to provide psychoeducation on ending threats, assertive communication, and non-abusive anger expression. Individual therapy supplements group work as needed. DAP's restorative practices and community-based safety solutions prioritize healing and connection, especially for those avoiding system involvement.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 73.9%; rating input score 74
• Program expense ratio: 74.4%; rating input score 74
• Fundraising efficiency: $7.62 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1.2%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.51; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.39; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 6.5%; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.8% per year; rating input score 100; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.1% per year; rating input score 100; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0.2% per year; rating input score 100; 13th percentile among comparable filings