VIOLENCE FREE CRISIS LINE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WENDY BROWN

Phone

4067524735

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VIOLENCE FREE CRISIS LINE, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $705K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $784K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SAFETY, INDEPENDENCE, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $265,171

EMERGENCY SHELTER: FREE TEMPORARY HOUSING PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AND THEIR CHILDREN) FLEEING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS OR FACING HOMELESSNESS CAUSED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE...

Program 2

Expenses: $203,735

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUP SERVICES OFFERED TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE BY A...

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUP SERVICES OFFERED TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE BY A PROFESSOIONAL COUNSELOR. SERVES 20 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.

Program 3

Expenses: $197,664

LEGAL ADVOCACY AND HELPLINE: DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITHIN THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH ORDERS OF PROTECTION...

LEGAL ADVOCACY AND HELPLINE: DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITHIN THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH ORDERS OF PROTECTION, PARENTING PLANS, AND CRIMINAL CASES. SERVES 200 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.TELEPHONE HELPLINE SERVICE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OFFERS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION, AND RESOURCE REFERRALS OVER THE PHONE. SERVES 1,200 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $666,979

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $38,851

Other Revenue $-820

TOTAL REVENUE $705,010

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $549,322

Fundraising Expenses $9,190

Program Expenses $666,570

Other Expenses $234,213

TOTAL EXPENSES $783,535

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$705,010	$961,884	-0.3%
Expenses	$783,535	$810,379	0.0%
Net Income	$-78,525	$151,505	-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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$81,398

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOAN SCHMIDT	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE HOUSEL	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI NICHOL	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN WATTS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES BARNETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA MURRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN GISI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN SCHEPKER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$78,788	$2,610	$81,398

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	$705,010	$783,535	$1,598,409	$-78,525
2024	$961,884	$810,379	$1,665,072	$151,505
2023	$823,264	$812,881	$1,493,022	$10,383
2022	$1,102,314	$689,436	$1,453,324	$412,878
2021	$902,184	$535,099	$1,043,954	$367,085
2020	$570,938	$486,518	$674,313	$84,420
2019	$527,532	$413,662	$573,127	$113,870
2018	$532,353	$314,533	$455,230	$217,820