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Safe House Project Inc

Safe house project's mission is to increase survivor identification beyond one percent through education, provide emergency services and placement to survivors, and ensure every survivor has access to …

Community Development Virginia Beach, VA EIN: 823487081 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Safe House Project Inc

The Safe House Project is dedicated to ending child trafficking in the United States. Every year, an estimated 300,000 children fall victim to sex trafficking, facing unimaginable horrors that rob them of their innocence. You want to help but may feel uncertain that your donations are making a real impact. You deserve to know that your contributions are truly changing lives. At The Safe House Project, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can heal and rebuild their lives. Since 2017, we’ve become a national leader in this fight by providing safe houses for human trafficking victims. Our comprehensive care includes education, medical and dental care, therapy, life skills training, and legal support. We’ve provided over …

Founded
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Safe house project's mission is to increase survivor identification beyond one percent through education, provide emergency services and placement to survivors, and ensure every survivor has access to safe housing and holistic care by accelerating safe house capacity and development across america.our vision is to unite communities to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.22%
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)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (87%) 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, Safe House Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. 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
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

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

Safe House Project Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 823487081. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Safe House Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823487081. 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 House Project 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 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Safe House Project Inc is located in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Safe House Project Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Safe House Project Inc is classified as a Community Development 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Safe House Project 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, Safe House Project 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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 Safe House Project is dedicated to ending child trafficking in the United States. Every year, an estimated 300,000 children fall victim to sex trafficking, facing unimaginable horrors that rob them of their innocence. You want to help but may feel uncertain that your donations are making a real impact. You deserve to know that your contributions are truly changing lives. At The Safe House Project, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can heal and rebuild their lives. Since 2017, we’ve become a national leader in this fight by providing safe houses for human trafficking victims. Our comprehensive care includes education, medical and dental care... Safe House Project Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Safe House Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Safe House Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823487081, 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
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
15

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KR
Kristi W••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Missouri Attorney General Signs MOU with Safe House Project to Launch Simply Report Statewide Ahead of FIFA World Cup -
May 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Operation "Coast to Coast" Results in 71 Human Trafficking Victims Identified in Massive, Cross-Country Collaboration of
Oct 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Jeff Davis Parish launches hurricane safe house project - KLFY.com
Oct 2025
www.klfy.com
North and South Carolina PWIPM Chapters Raise $7,000 for Safe House Project - Pest Control Technology
Sep 2025
www.pctonline.com
Cetane partners with Safe House Project to fight human trafficking - LP Gas magazine
Jan 2025
www.lpgasmagazine.com
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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 this charity 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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Safe House Project Inc

What is Safe House Project Inc?
Safe House Project Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Virginia Beach, United States. The Safe House Project is dedicated to ending child trafficking in the United States. Every year, an estimated 300,000 children fall victim to sex trafficking, facing unimaginable horrors that rob them of their innocence. You want to help but may feel uncertain that your donations are making a real impact. You deserve to know that your contributions are truly changing lives. At The Safe House Project, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can heal and rebuild their lives. Since 2017, we’ve become a national leader in this fight by providing safe houses for human trafficking victims. Our comprehensive care includes education, medical and dental care, therapy, life skills training, and legal support. We’ve provided over 174,000 safe nights each year, helping children recover and embrace hopeful futures. Here’s how you can make a difference: Donate: Your contributions directly support essential care and safe environments for these children. By donating to end child trafficking, you help provide the shelters these victims desperately need. Learn: Our human trafficking prevention training and human trafficking course educate communities and professionals about the signs of trafficking and how to respond effectively. We offer specialized human trafficking training for healthcare professionals and medical professionals to ensure those on the front lines can identify and assist victims. Advocate: Join us at our human trafficking conference, where experts, survivors, and advocates share knowledge and strategies to end trafficking. These events are crucial for building a united front against trafficking and empowering communities to protect children. By supporting The Safe House Project, you empower survivors to reclaim their lives and futures. You help break the cycle of exploitation, giving these children a chance to experience a life free from fear and filled with hope. Join us in our mission to end child trafficking. Donate to end h
When was Safe House Project Inc founded?
Safe House Project Inc was founded in 2018.
Who leads Safe House Project Inc?
Kristi Wells serves as CEO.
Where is Safe House Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, United States.
What is Safe House Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Safe House Project Inc trustworthy?
Safe House Project 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 House Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823487081.
What is Safe House Project Inc's website?
http://www.safehouseproject.org