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Safe Bars Inc

Safe bars' mission is to create safe, equitable, and welcoming alcohol-serving hospitality spaces. We use active bystander intervention, de-escalation, and allyship strategies to empower staff of bars, restaurants, …

Social Services Baltimore, MD EIN: 833435253 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Safe Bars Inc

Using the funds raised by Safe Bars Inc., we were able to provide 30 establishment trainings, 5 community-based "Train the Trainer" trainings, and participate in 15 conferences and workshops. We estimate that we benefited over 1,200 people in furthering our mission of changing nightlife culture by teaching bystander intervention skills to hospitality staff to stop sexual harassment and aggression and create safer and more inclusive alcohol-serving spaces.

Founded
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R19
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Safe bars' mission is to create safe, equitable, and welcoming alcohol-serving hospitality spaces. We use active bystander intervention, de-escalation, and allyship strategies to empower staff of bars, restaurants, hotels, breweries, distilleries, clubs, event venues, suppliers, distributors, and brands to stop sexual aggression and other forms of gender-based violence in their work environments.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 49%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 163.68%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 55.2% of total expenses ($92,950 of $168,299).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.49
Program$0.49

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Safe Bars Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Safe Bars Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833435253. 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 $57K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Safe Bars Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833435253. 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.

Safe Bars 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Safe Bars Inc is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Safe Bars Inc has $57K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Safe Bars Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $57K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Safe Bars Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Safe Bars 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 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Using the funds raised by Safe Bars Inc., we were able to provide 30 establishment trainings, 5 community-based "Train the Trainer" trainings, and participate in 15 conferences and workshops. We estimate that we benefited over 1,200 people in furthering our mission of changing nightlife culture by teaching bystander intervention skills to hospitality staff to stop sexual harassment and aggression and create safer and more inclusive alcohol-serving spaces. Safe Bars Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $57K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Safe Bars Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Safe Bars Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833435253, 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
$10K-$100K
49% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

AM
Amie W•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Indulge in a safe drinking experience at these 6 bars in Lucknow! - Knocksense
Apr 2026
www.knocksense.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Safe Bars Empowers Local Bar and Restaurant Staff with Active Bystander Training - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Oct 2025
www.polkcountyiowa.gov
‘No trouble, no stares’: These Kolkata bars are perfect (and safe) for women who love drinking alone - Telegraph India
Jun 2025
www.telegraphindia.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Safe Bars kicks off in Polk County - WHO13.com
Sep 2024
who13.com
Polk County launches Safe Bars Initiative to enhance nightlife safety - KCCI
Sep 2024
www.kcci.com
Polk County Safe Bars Empower Hospitality Staff to Combat Sexual Violence - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Sep 2024
www.polkcountyiowa.gov
Dozens of bars will now be Safe Bar certified in Nashville - WZTV
Feb 2024
fox17.com
Having a good time, and doing it safely: Safe Bar program gaining dozens of bars - News Channel 5 Nashville
Feb 2024
www.newschannel5.com
More Nashville bars taking sexual assault prevention training through ‘SAFE Bar’ program - WKRN News 2
Feb 2024
www.wkrn.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
SafeRide offers way to get home safe from bars this New Year’s - WMTV 15 NEWS
Dec 2023
www.wmtv15news.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 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
Social Services this charity 15,199
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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 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 · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Safe Bars Inc

What is Safe Bars Inc?
Safe Bars Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Using the funds raised by Safe Bars Inc., we were able to provide 30 establishment trainings, 5 community-based "Train the Trainer" trainings, and participate in 15 conferences and workshops. We estimate that we benefited over 1,200 people in furthering our mission of changing nightlife culture by teaching bystander intervention skills to hospitality staff to stop sexual harassment and aggression and create safer and more inclusive alcohol-serving spaces.
When was Safe Bars Inc founded?
Safe Bars Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Safe Bars Inc?
Amie Ward serves as Executive Director.
Where is Safe Bars Inc located?
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
What is Safe Bars Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 49% of expenses go to program services.
Is Safe Bars Inc trustworthy?
Safe Bars 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 Safe Bars Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833435253.
What is Safe Bars Inc's website?
http://safebars.org