Safe House Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Housing our housing program is a compassionate initiative dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey out of abuse and into their own safe home. These services are available to victims residing in our emergency shelter, and those who may not need immediate shelter. With a focus on empowerment and rebuilding lives, our housing manager supports clients with finding affordable housing, budgeting, and connecting to community resources. The housing manager facilitates access to secure and affordable housing options within the community by building relationships with local property owners and managers. Through our client empowerment fund, we also provide short term financial assistance for security deposits and rent. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by domestic violence victims, our program not only addresses immediate housing needs but also strives to create a foundation for long-term stability. Outreach and education the outreach and education program is dedicated to providing training and information to the public, aiming to educate individuals on identifying and assisting victims of domestic violence while amplifying awareness of the issue. The community engagement manager actively engages with over 2,500 community members annually, reaching out to various groups, schools, churches, and organizations whose members can benefit from awareness and educational sessions. Another key objective is to heighten awareness of domestic violence's impact within underserved populations. The community engagement manager consistently conducts outreach to youth, seniors, and the lgbtqia2+ community, disseminating information through community partners and facilitating educational sessions. Additionally, the community engagement manager plays a crucial role in onboarding volunteers, enabling compassionate community members to contribute their time in furthering s.a.f.e. House's mission.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 85.3%; rating input score 85
• Program expense ratio: 86%; rating input score 86
• Fundraising efficiency: $21.29 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd 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: 9 of 9 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: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1.7%; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.39; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.09; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 8%; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.3% per year; rating input score 100; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.3% per year; rating input score 100; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 3.2% per year; rating input score 100; 25th percentile among comparable filings