SAFE BERKS

EIN: 232087191 501(c)(3) Human Services

READING, PA

Total Revenue
$4,172,440
Total Expenses
$4,626,640
Total Assets
$5,980,645
Net Assets
$4,935,675
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH GARRIGAN
Phone
6103707602
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SAFE BERKS, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

SAFE BERKS PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND A RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO PREVENT ABUSE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BE THEIR TRUE SELVES AND FEEL EMPOWERED TO STAND UP TO ALL FORMS OF OPPRESSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,513,467

PROVIDE SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. WHILE LIVING IN SHELTER, VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN HAVE THE OPTION OF RECEIVING SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING...

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PROVIDE SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. WHILE LIVING IN SHELTER, VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN HAVE THE OPTION OF RECEIVING SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL, AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT VARIOUS OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE DURING AND AFTER SHELTER IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. IN FY 2024-2025, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 195 ADULTS WITH 7998 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND PROVIDED 8,250 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 186 CHILDREN. THE SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK

Program 2
Expenses: $497,545

THE MEDICAL ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ("MAPP") PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR RESPONSE TO OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. WHEN A PERSON PRESENTS TO A HEALTHCARE FACILITY OR HOSPITAL AS A...

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THE MEDICAL ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ("MAPP") PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR RESPONSE TO OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. WHEN A PERSON PRESENTS TO A HEALTHCARE FACILITY OR HOSPITAL AS A PATIENT AND DISCLOSES, THEY HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, THE HEALTHCARE STAFF CONTACTS OUR HOTLINE FOR A MAPP ADVOCATE TO PROVIDE AN IN-PERSON RESPONSE. UPON MEETING WITH THE PATIENT, THE MAPP ADVOCATE WILL ASSESS THE PATIENT'S NEEDS, ASSIST WITH SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONNECT THEM WITH OTHER SAFE BERKS SUPPORT SERVICES OR APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2024-2025, THE MAPP ADVOCATES PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 318 CLIENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY RESPONSE, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS 2 OVERNIGHT RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATES WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AT THE BERKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WHILE FILING A PETITION FOR AN EMERGENCY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER. IN 2024/2025, THE RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATE PROVIDED THESE SUPPORT SERVICES TO 384 CLIENTS. MAPP ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS. PROVIDING EDUCATION TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IS A LARGE PART OF THIS DEPARTMENT'S MISSION AS WELL AS TABLING WELLNESS OR OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $457,556

THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS ALSO FREE AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. IN FY 2024-25, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 5,498 COUNSELING/ADVOCACY HOURS TO 1,931 ADULT SURVIVORS, 231 HOURS OF...

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THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS ALSO FREE AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. IN FY 2024-25, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 5,498 COUNSELING/ADVOCACY HOURS TO 1,931 ADULT SURVIVORS, 231 HOURS OF COUNSELING/ADVOCACY HOURS TO 177 CHILD SURVIVORS AND 287 HOURS OF COUNSELING/ADVOCACY HOURS TO 236 SIGNIFICANT OTHERS OF SURVIVORS. ADDITIONALLY, 484 CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESPONSE WERE HANDLED. THE COUNSELING SERVICES PROGRAM IS FREE, AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,100,908
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $35,276
Other Revenue $36,256
TOTAL REVENUE $4,172,440

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,243,602
Fundraising Expenses $322,298
Program Expenses $3,270,331
Other Expenses $1,383,038
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,626,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,172,440 $4,898,418 -0.1%
Expenses $4,626,640 $4,895,561 -0.1%
Net Income $-454,200 $2,857 -160.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
90
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$316,479
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER ADAMS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL ROMIG VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SARA GEORGE SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD RUTKOWSKI TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN BEEBE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOURTNEY BERNECKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAHLEEN BETTS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AURIA BRADLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA CACERES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER DECK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD MIGLIACCIO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETHANY MILLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MORGAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH PHILLIPS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIETTE PIERSODY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH SANO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY STOCK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WARE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE YUENGEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GARRIGAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$126,657 $12,759 $139,416
STACEY JORDAN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$71,333 $18,785 $90,118
EMILY SANTOS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (END 2/24) 30.00
Officer
$6,979 $201 $7,180
MERELISS COLON ORTIZ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (END 11/24) 40.00
Officer
$69,912 $9,853 $79,765
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,172,440 $4,626,640 $5,980,645 $-454,200
2024 $4,898,418 $4,895,561 $6,510,082 $2,857
2023 $4,296,337 $4,684,153 $6,467,531 $-387,816
2022 $4,308,212 $4,506,193 $6,627,811 $-197,981
2021 $4,540,913 $3,947,956 $6,633,594 $592,957
2020 $3,258,317 $3,673,616 $6,787,270 $-415,299
2019 $4,497,559 $3,368,125 $7,954,211 $1,129,434
2018 $2,897,468 $3,018,583 $7,609,553 $-121,115
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