FIRST STEP A RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC

EIN: 510243177 501(c)(3) Human Services

HARRISONBURG, VA

Total Revenue
$705,807
Total Expenses
$853,640
Total Assets
$173,399
Net Assets
$161,885
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Principal Officer
CANDY PHILLIPS
Phone
5404340295
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FIRST STEP A RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $706K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $854K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

EMPOWERING SURVIVORS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IN THEIR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $369,824

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER: FIRST STEP PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER SAFE PLACE TO STAY. INDIVIDUALS BEING...

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER: FIRST STEP PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER SAFE PLACE TO STAY. INDIVIDUALS BEING SHELTERED BY FIRST STEP ARE PROVIDED A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP AND LIVING AREA, LINENS/TOWELS, BATHROOM, TELEVISION, COMPUTER, INTERNET/WIFI ACCESS, LAUNDRY FACILITY, KITCHENS (FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION). GUESTS ARE PROVIDED ITEMS TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS (E.G. FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, GIFT CARDS AND DISINFECTING/CLEANING/HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES). CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ALL ADULT AND CHILD GUESTS. ALL OF FIRST STEP'S SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL. 60% OF DIRECT SERVICES EXPENSES WENT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, FIRST STEP PROVIDED SHELTER SERVICES TO 38 ADULTS AND 39 CHILDREN.

Program 2
Expenses: $184,913

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: FIRST STEP PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN (BOTH RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER AND NON-RESIDENTS). THESE SERVICES INCLUDE; CRISIS...

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: FIRST STEP PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN (BOTH RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER AND NON-RESIDENTS). THESE SERVICES INCLUDE; CRISIS HOTLINE, SAFETY PLANNING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADULT SUPPORT GROUP, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY AND HOMEWORK GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT/LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FINDING AND OBTAINING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. FIRST STEP ALSO OFFERS FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT SERVICES. FIRST STEP SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL. FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 FIRST STEP PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO 214 ADULT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 40 CHILDREN, 31% OF DIRECT SERVICE EXPENSES WENT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $101,142

RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL APPLICATION FEES, AND/OR SHORT-TERM RENT TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF...

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RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL APPLICATION FEES, AND/OR SHORT-TERM RENT TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERED BY THE PROGRAM TO EXIT TO PERMANENT HOUSING. ASSISTANCE CAN CONTINUE FOR NO MORE THAN 24 MONTHS AND IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORDS, PROPERTY MANAGERS AND/OR UTILITY COMPANY. RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE STAFF TIME ON THE PROJECT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 11 HOUSEHOLDS (12 ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 21 CHILDREN) THROUGH THIS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 9% OF DIRECT SERVICE EXPENSES WENT TO HOUSING ADVOCACY SERVICES AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $702,132
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,675
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $705,807

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $39,505
Salaries & Benefits $551,590
Fundraising Expenses $38,034
Program Expenses $655,879
Other Expenses $262,545
TOTAL EXPENSES $853,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $705,807 $773,052 -0.1%
Expenses $853,640 $771,781 +0.1%
Net Income $-147,833 $1,271 -117.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
21
Volunteers
41

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
5
$62,571
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THEA CAMPBELL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY DUNLAP VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEDA WERNER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL ROBINSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RY WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA WALTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY STRUNK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN MOMOH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA DEGNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE RESTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDY PHILLIPS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$62,571 $0 $62,571
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 $705,807 $853,640 $173,399 $-147,833
2024 $773,052 $771,781 $389,712 $1,271
2023 $724,826 $757,926 $320,310 $-33,100
2022 $911,121 $794,388 $360,708 $116,733
2021 $920,287 $878,843 $322,595 $41,444
2020 $682,638 $815,966 $282,914 $-133,328
2019 $614,410 $645,173 $319,708 $-30,763
2018 $682,366 $634,401 $354,860 $47,965
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