First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc
First step: a response to domestic violence's mission is empowering survivors to break the cycle of violence and abuse in their lives. The vision of first step: a …
First Step A Response To Domestic
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First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence is a private, non profit organization that provides safe emergency shelter, support services, counseling, and resources to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
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Mission
First step: a response to domestic violence's mission is empowering survivors to break the cycle of violence and abuse in their lives. The vision of first step: a response to domestic violence is a community free of abuse. First step provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. First step's services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, planning for safety, emergency transportation and shelter, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, financial empowerment, housing advocacy, rental assistance, information and referral, support group, individual counseling, and children's support and advocacy.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Harrisonburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 510243177. 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 $773K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510243177. 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.
First Step a Response to Domestic Violence 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 80% 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.
First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is located in Harrisonburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc has $773K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $773K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for First Step a Response to Domestic Violence 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, First Step a Response to Domestic Violence 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence is a private, non profit organization that provides safe emergency shelter, support services, counseling, and resources to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $773K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510243177, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FIRST STEP A RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 46 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc
- What is First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc?
- First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Harrisonburg, United States. First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence is a private, non profit organization that provides safe emergency shelter, support services, counseling, and resources to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
- When was First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc founded?
- First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc was founded in 1980.
- Who leads First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc?
- Candy Phillips serves as Executive Director.
- Where is First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc located?
- Headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA, United States.
- What is First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc trustworthy?
- First Step a Response to Domestic Violence 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 First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510243177.
- What is First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Inc's website?
- http://www.firststepva.com