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Center for Safety & Change Inc

Center for safety & change provides critical services and support to woman and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by …

Human Services New City, NY EIN: 132989233 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Center for Safety & Change Inc

The Center of Safety & Change, Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots organization serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The mission of the Center for Safety & Change is to provide critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change. In a society where gender-based violence is a historically rooted and pervasive reality, we are committed to offering services that are relevant and respectful to the diverse communities we serve. It is the vision of the Center for Safety and Change, Inc. to help create a society in which all individuals can live with dignity and equality, free from …

Founded
Headquarters
New City, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Center for safety & change provides critical services and support to woman and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Safety & Change Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Safety & Change Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in New City, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 132989233. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 165 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Safety & Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132989233. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Center for Safety & Change Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Center for Safety & Change Inc is located in New City, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Safety & Change Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Safety & Change Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 165 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Safety & Change Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Safety & Change Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Center of Safety & Change, Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots organization serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The mission of the Center for Safety & Change is to provide critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change. In a society where gender-based violence is a historically rooted and pervasive reality, we are committed to offering services that are relevant and respectful to the diverse communities we serve. It is the vision of the Center for Safety and Change, Inc. to help create a society in which... Center for Safety & Change Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Center for Safety & Change Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Safety & Change Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132989233, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
61

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

EL
Elizabeth S•••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 165 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 165 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Safety & Change Inc

What is Center for Safety & Change Inc?
Center for Safety & Change Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New City, United States. The Center of Safety & Change, Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots organization serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The mission of the Center for Safety & Change is to provide critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change. In a society where gender-based violence is a historically rooted and pervasive reality, we are committed to offering services that are relevant and respectful to the diverse communities we serve. It is the vision of the Center for Safety and Change, Inc. to help create a society in which all individuals can live with dignity and equality, free from fear, violence and oppression.
When was Center for Safety & Change Inc founded?
Center for Safety & Change Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Center for Safety & Change Inc?
Elizabeth Santiago serves as President & CEO.
Where is Center for Safety & Change Inc located?
Headquartered in New City, NY, United States.
What is Center for Safety & Change Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Safety & Change Inc trustworthy?
Center for Safety & Change Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for Safety & Change Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132989233.
What is Center for Safety & Change Inc's website?
http://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org