CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

EIN: 310910779 501(c)(3) Human Services

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$5,195,118
Total Expenses
$6,902,669
Total Assets
$27,396,114
Net Assets
$15,100,065
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
RACHEL LUSTIG
Phone
6142247200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD BY SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED BY OPERATING FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES, SENIOR LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED CARE FACILITIES, A HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ASSIST FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,201,295 Revenue: $42,946

24-HOUR CRISIS, INFORMATION & REFFERAL HOTLINE:CHOICES RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF CALLS EACH YEAR FROM PEOPLE LIVING IN FEAR FROM THE THREAT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO MEET THIS INCREDIBLE DEMAND, CHOICES...

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24-HOUR CRISIS, INFORMATION & REFFERAL HOTLINE:CHOICES RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF CALLS EACH YEAR FROM PEOPLE LIVING IN FEAR FROM THE THREAT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO MEET THIS INCREDIBLE DEMAND, CHOICES PROVIDES A CRISIS, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THIS RESOURCE IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN CENTRAL OHIO AND IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN NEED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE. HOTLINE STAFF ARE TRAINED TO LISTEN, ASK QUESTIONS, DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES, AND ULTIMATELY REFER CALLERS TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.TEMPORARY SHELTER:THE FACT THAT CHOICES OFFERS TEMPORARY SHELTER IS WELL KNOWN, BUT THE LOCATION IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. A DEDICATED STAFF HAS GUARANTEED ITS OPERATION 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SINCE 1977, MAKING IT THE LONGEST-RUNNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN CENTRAL OHIO. COUNSELING:CHOICES OFFERS PROBLEM-SOLVING COUNSELING, SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO THOSE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO DO NOT REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. DAY OR NIGHT, SERVICES RANGING FROM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS TO EDUCATIONAL GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS WITH GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDENTIALS. TREATMENT GOALS ARE DEVELOPED COOPERATIVELY AND FOCUS ON ISSUES OF SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT, AS WELL AS IMPROVING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. PERSONAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY PLANS ARE EXPLORED AND DEFINED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,049,792
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $97,816
Other Revenue $47,510
TOTAL REVENUE $5,195,118

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,693,381
Fundraising Expenses $195,322
Program Expenses $6,201,295
Other Expenses $3,211,659
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,902,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,195,118 $6,173,916 -0.2%
Expenses $6,902,669 $6,113,375 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,707,551 $60,541 -29.2%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
254

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
4
$544,774
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDREW MESLOW CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DUNN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED KENDALL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON KERR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE MANSER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WANDA MARTIN-TERRY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MCCLENDON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIOLET MEEK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MITCHELL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN PHEISTER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA PRILLERMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON RIGGINS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV ADAM STEINBRENNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SUITER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL LUSTIG PRESIDENT & CEO 1.00
Officer
$0 $12,042 $313,109
PHILIP HELSER CFO: THROUGH 5/24 1.00
Officer
$0 $5,754 $128,017
FIKRU NIGUSSE INTERIM CFO 5/24-6/24;CFO 7/24-1/25 1.00
Officer
$0 $11,357 $103,648
CURT ANDERSON INTERIM CFO 2/25-6/25 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $5,195,118 $6,902,669 $27,396,114 $-1,707,551
2024 $6,173,916 $6,113,375 $21,664,527 $60,541
2023 $4,646,662 $5,951,559 $16,916,730 $-1,304,897
2022 $4,608,792 $4,905,612 $18,472,211 $-296,820
2021 $4,274,227 $4,779,606 $18,178,866 $-505,379
2020 $6,482,160 $4,403,103 $20,356,802 $2,079,057
2019 $3,998,271 $3,218,817 $18,430,747 $779,454
2018 $3,263,495 $2,095,131 $16,877,341 $1,168,364
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