THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

EIN: 521888617 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,680,168
Total Expenses
$4,942,476
Total Assets
$3,241,086
Net Assets
$2,954,508
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MICHELE BOOTH COLE
Phone
2026453200
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

SAFE SHORES PROVIDES SURVIVOR-CENTERED INTERVENTION, HOPE AND HEALING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ABUSE, TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND WORKS TO PREVENT AND END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH PROMISING PRACTICES, POLICIES AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,432,064

CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM: SAFE SHORES' CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM IS A CHILD VICTIM'S FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WITH SAFE SHORES. IT WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS...

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CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM: SAFE SHORES' CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM IS A CHILD VICTIM'S FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WITH SAFE SHORES. IT WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. THIS MEANS HELPING THEM ACCESS CRITICAL INFORMATION, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM RESOURCES, AND TAILORED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AS THESE YOUNG CRIME VICTIMS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MOVE TOWARD HEALING, RECLAIMING THEIR SENSE OF AGENCY AND SELF-EFFICACY, AND RESTORING THEIR SENSE OF TRUST AND HOPE. THE CLIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT, ONGOING ADVOCACY, FOLLOW-UP, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND INFORMATION ON CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, SAFE SHORES ALSO PROVIDES CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH NEW TRANSITIONAL CLOTHING, MEALS, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $730,291

CLINICAL SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ON THE ROAD TO HEALING FROM TRAUMA AND ABUSE BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WITHIN THE...

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CLINICAL SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ON THE ROAD TO HEALING FROM TRAUMA AND ABUSE BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRAUMA- FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TFCBT) THE CLINICAL SERVICES TEAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME CHALLENGES, DEVELOP POSITIVE COPING SKILLS AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH TALK THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, ART THERAPY, SAND-TRAY THERAPY AND OTHER MODALITIES PROVIDED TO CHILD VICTIMS, THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS, AND SIBLINGS.

Program 3
Expenses: $691,086

FORENSIC SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' FORENSIC SERVICES PROGRAM (FSP) COORDINATES AND CONDUCTS NEUTRAL, FACT-FINDING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-SENSITIVE (FORENSIC) INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND...

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FORENSIC SERVICES: SAFE SHORES' FORENSIC SERVICES PROGRAM (FSP) COORDINATES AND CONDUCTS NEUTRAL, FACT-FINDING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-SENSITIVE (FORENSIC) INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND CHILD WITNESSES TO VIOLENCE ON BEHALF OF FELLOW MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER AGENCIES. THE GOAL OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWS IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDRENS' VOICES ARE HEARD AND TO MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF TIMES A CHILD MUST RECOUNT ANY INCIDENT OF ABUSE. FORENSIC SERVICES ALSO SUPPORTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM COLLABORATION, UPDATING PROTOCOLS AND ENSURING BEST PRACTICES. ON OCCASION UPON REQUEST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, FSP CONDUCTS FORENSIC INTERVIEWS WITH INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,542,872
Program Service Revenue $88,735
Investment Income $48,561
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,680,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,767,444
Fundraising Expenses $570,387
Program Expenses $4,143,203
Other Expenses $1,175,032
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,942,476

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,680,168 $4,831,226 0.0%
Expenses $4,942,476 $4,278,618 +0.2%
Net Income $-262,308 $552,608 -1.5%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
39
Volunteers
30

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
6
$414,779
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELE BOOTH COLE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$215,380 $51,849 $267,229
TWANA SHERROD DEPUTY DIREC 40.00
Officer
$128,636 $18,914 $147,550
RACHEL BOOKER FORENSIC PRO 40.00
Highest
$102,718 $21,013 $123,731
ASHLEY HARREL HUFFSMITH DIR CLIENT A 40.00
Highest
$104,845 $16,394 $121,239
TABITHA ALMQUIST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORINA CORTEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESYREE DIXON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GILMORE VICE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANA GLICKFIELD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN HARRISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIAN HOLTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH JOSPIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER KIM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAEGAN SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR SPHON TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
POET TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATIANA TORRES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WADLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,680,168 $4,942,476 $3,241,086 $-262,308
2023 $4,831,226 $4,278,618 $3,373,929 $552,608
2022 $3,822,225 $3,749,241 $2,634,029 $72,984
2021 $3,650,354 $3,506,568 $2,962,447 $143,786
2020 $2,905,781 $2,878,631 $2,717,286 $27,150
2019 $3,009,093 $2,889,305 $2,587,010 $119,788
2018 $2,695,571 $2,794,995 $2,327,895 $-99,424
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