SAFELIGHT INC

EIN: 561469847 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$4,225,901
Total Expenses
$3,818,627
Total Assets
$6,707,744
Net Assets
$6,081,035
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
LAUREN WILKIE
Phone
8286933840
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

SAFELIGHT INC, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.8M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC/INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSUALT, AND CHILD ABUSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,320,440 Revenue: $297,611

SAFELIGHT, INC. OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES THAT INCLUDES SHELTER, COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, CAREER TRAINING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS...

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SAFELIGHT, INC. OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES THAT INCLUDES SHELTER, COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, CAREER TRAINING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS CREATING HOPE, HEALING LIVES, CHANGING COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES THAT ALLOW SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TO BUILD NEW, VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY. SAFELIGHT IS KNOWN AS THE PRIMARY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SURVIVORS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE IN HENDERSON COUNTY. THROUGH OUR CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS, WE HELP SURVIVORS BEGIN THE PROCESS OF OVERCOMING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA; THESE INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, AN ACCREDITED CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, EMERGENCY SHELTER, JOB TRAINING, CHILD MEDICAL EXAMS, FORENSIC INTERVIEWING, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, COURT AND EMERGENCY ROOM ADVOCACY, LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOMPANIMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR PREVENTION AND OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. BY REMOVING BARRIERS, SAFELIGHT'S SERVICES HEAL LIVES AND CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. DURING THE 2023-2024 YEAR - "WE ARE NOT JUST STATISTICS. THESE ARE OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COMMUNITY." 24-HOUR SHELTER FILLED 18,318 BEDS FOR 256 SURVIVORS 24-HOUR HOTLINE ANSWERED OVER 1,087 CALLS COUNSELING CENTER SAW 255 CLIENTS FOR 2,765 SESSIONS COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND PREVENTION EDUCATION WAS GIVEN TO 6,830 INDIVIDUALS JOB TRAINING TRAINED 21 INTERNS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER ASSISTED 263 CHILDREN FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER HELPED 328 SURVIVORS

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,707,428
Program Service Revenue $297,611
Investment Income $95,878
Other Revenue $124,984
TOTAL REVENUE $4,225,901

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,419,566
Fundraising Expenses $90,133
Program Expenses $3,320,440
Other Expenses $1,399,061
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,818,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,225,901 $3,740,085 +0.1%
Expenses $3,818,627 $3,041,009 +0.3%
Net Income $407,274 $699,076 -0.4%
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
57
Volunteers
296

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
1
$127,908
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAUREN WILKIE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$127,908 $0 $127,908
MARILEE ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAH CASSUM SECRETARY 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA CONNER TREASURER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE FISHLEIGH VICE PRESIDE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIFF LOWELL GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL PURFIELD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ROTHMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH SIMONS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY SNELLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL STULLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFE WESTBROOK PRESIDENT 4.00
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 $4,225,901 $3,818,627 $6,707,744 $407,274
2024 $3,740,085 $3,041,009 $6,018,098 $699,076
2023 $3,243,639 $2,388,577 $5,707,683 $855,062
2022 $3,118,242 $2,224,876 $4,925,193 $893,366
2021 $2,353,869 $2,045,408 $4,281,149 $308,461
2020 $1,920,156 $1,793,952 $2,977,581 $126,204
2019 $1,873,571 $1,963,212 $2,682,477 $-89,641
2018 $1,662,402 $1,888,748 $2,782,770 $-226,346
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