VOLARE

EIN: 454888353 501(c)(3) Human Services

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,471,620
Total Expenses
$5,238,235
Total Assets
$2,537,186
Net Assets
$1,678,887
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MIRANDA PETERSEN
Phone
2027421727
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

VOLARE, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $5.2M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

VOLARE CREATES EQUITABLE HEALING AND DIGNIFIED EXPERIENCES FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME BY PROVIDING FREE, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, THERAPEUTIC, AND LEGAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM EXISTING RESPONSES TO HARM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,509,784

1. LEGAL SERVICES: VOLARE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. VOLARE ATTORNEYS REPRESENT DC CRIME VICTIMS UNDER THE CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS ACT AND THE DC...

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1. LEGAL SERVICES: VOLARE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. VOLARE ATTORNEYS REPRESENT DC CRIME VICTIMS UNDER THE CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS ACT AND THE DC CRIME VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS BY ENFORCING THE SPECIAL PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS AND WORKING TO SHAPE A LEGAL CLIMATE THAT TREATS SURVIVORS WITH RESPECT FOR THEIR PRIVACY AND DIGNITY. SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING MAY ALSO SEEK VOLARE'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING A CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO) OR ANTI-STALKING ORDER (ASO) IN DC SUPERIOR COURT. ADDITIONALLY, VOLARE'S LEGAL TEAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STUDENT SURVIVORS IN ACQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS/SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN CAMPUS GRIEVANCE PROCEEDINGS UNDER TITLE IX, THE CLERY ACT, AND CLIENTS' SCHOOLS' STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES. ADDITIONALLY, VOLARE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE BRIEF ADVICE AND BRIEF SERVICES ON OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, INCLUDING CUSTODY, DIVORCE, IMMIGRATION MATTERS, AND HOUSING. VOLARE ALSO COORDINATES THE VICTIM LEGAL NETWORK OF DC (VLNDC), A NETWORK OF 27 LEGAL PROVIDERS DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING BARRIERS VICTIMS FACE. MEMBERS UTILIZE A COORDINATED INTAKE, SCREENING AND REFERRAL SYSTEM, SHARED RELEASE FORM, AND SECURE MEMBER PORTAL. DV LEAP, A PROJECT OF VOLARE, MAKES THE LAW WORK FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY CHALLENGING UNJUST TRIAL OUTCOMES; ADVANCING LEGAL PROTECTIONS THROUGH EXPERT PRO BONO ADVOCACY; TRAINING LAWYERS, ADVOCATES, AND JUDGES ON BEST PRACTICES; AND SPEARHEADING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LITIGATION IN THE SUPREME COURT. IN FY25, VOLARE'S ATTORNEYS ASSISTED 336 VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS, WHICH INCLUDED 176 CPO AND ASO MATTERS, 191 CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS MATTERS, AND 21 TITLE IX MATTERS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE, VOLARE EMPLOYS A CO-COUNSELING MODEL FOR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING CRIME VICTIMS IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,054,006 Revenue: $72,257

ADVOCACY SERVICES: VOLARE OFFERS ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ALL TYPES OF CRIMES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THIS INCLUDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, ACCOMPANIMENT DURING REPORTING...

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ADVOCACY SERVICES: VOLARE OFFERS ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ALL TYPES OF CRIMES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THIS INCLUDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, ACCOMPANIMENT DURING REPORTING, ASSISTANCE WITH COMPENSATION APPLICATIONS, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT, RESTORATIVE OPTIONS, AND REFERRALS TO PARTNERS. IN FY25, VOLARE'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM SERVED 590 VICTIMS OF CRIME. VOLARE SUPPORTS THE ADVOCACY PORTION OF DC'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER TO ACCESS SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS, CRISIS ADVOCACY, ENTRY INTO THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AND REFERRALS TO LEGAL SERVICES. IN FY25, ADVOCATES RESPONDED TO 241 EXAM REQUESTS, PROVIDED 137 SAFE RIDES, AND SUPPORTED 65 SURVIVORS WITH ON-SCENE ADVOCACY SUPPORT WHEN REPORTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $510,520

SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION: VOLARE LEADS PROJECTS THAT WORK TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE ABOUT VICTIMIZATION AND THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE TO VIOLENCE THAT...

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SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION: VOLARE LEADS PROJECTS THAT WORK TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE ABOUT VICTIMIZATION AND THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE TO VIOLENCE THAT OFTEN FACE THE GREATEST BARRIERS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH, GUN VIOLENCE VICTIMS, THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF HOMICIDE, AND OLDER VICTIMS. VOLARE'S NATIONAL TRAUMA EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDES TRAININGS TO ALLIED PROFESSIONALS ON CREATING DIGNIFIED AND EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES FOR CRIME VICTIMS IN ALL SECTORS OF LIFE. THROUGH THESE AND MANY OTHER EFFORTS, LIKE THE TRAUMATIES PODCAST, VOLARE ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, STRATEGIC VISION, AND THE RIGHTS OF CLIENTS AND CRIME VICTIMS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, STRATEGIC LITIGATION, AND EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS ON THE IMPACTS OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,396,992
Program Service Revenue $61,194
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $13,434
TOTAL REVENUE $5,471,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $75,120
Salaries & Benefits $4,575,246
Fundraising Expenses $26,720
Program Expenses $4,074,310
Other Expenses $587,869
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,238,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,471,620 $5,109,864 +0.1%
Expenses $5,238,235 $4,882,231 +0.1%
Net Income $233,385 $227,633 +0.0%
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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
18
Employees
55
Volunteers
280

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
$222,063
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIRANDA PETERSEN CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA GUTIERREZ TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE CARPENTER SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITNEY CASE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE HALES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTA HEILMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANA HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARYEH KAUFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY LEVINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONA MITTAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY MONTGOMERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA PALLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULO PONTEMAYOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SULAKSH SHAH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN SHARP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICE SULTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGETTE STUMPF CEO 40.00
Officer
$205,980 $16,083 $222,063
MERRY O'BRIEN HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$114,598 $9,167 $123,765
LINDSEY E SILVERBERG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$142,052 $10,212 $152,264
KRISTIN N ELIASON HEAD OF SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$124,658 $9,816 $134,474
NAIDA A HENAO HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$101,652 $8,654 $110,306
MEGAN CHALLENDER DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$106,013 $8,488 $114,501
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 $5,471,620 $5,238,235 $2,537,186 $233,385
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,012,901 $4,723,183 $1,804,999 $289,718
2022 $4,145,496 $4,063,376 $1,461,764 $82,120
2021 $3,451,359 $3,209,513 $1,080,373 $241,846
2020 $2,614,560 $2,500,568 $855,530 $113,992
2019 $2,217,077 $2,130,117 $686,732 $86,960
2018 $2,012,973 $1,930,338 $493,985 $82,635
2018 $2,012,973 $1,930,338 $493,985 $82,635
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