ZERO ABUSE PROJECT

EIN: 824614993 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$3,822,084
Total Expenses
$3,829,571
Total Assets
$746,540
Net Assets
$20,691
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JEFFREY R DION
Phone
6517144673
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ZERO ABUSE PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, BY ENGAGING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES THROUGH A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,112,332 Revenue: $926,868

EDUCATION AND TRAINING - FOCUSED ON TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT, LAWYERS, PROSECUTORS, AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS TO SUCCESSFULLY RESPOND TO AND PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAININGS ARE...

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING - FOCUSED ON TRAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT, LAWYERS, PROSECUTORS, AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS TO SUCCESSFULLY RESPOND TO AND PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAININGS ARE ALSO FACILITATED FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, ETC. STAFF ARE ALSO STAYING CURRENT WITH THE LATEST RESEARCH IN THE FIELD AND DISSEMINATE REPORTS, SUMMARIES, ETC. RELATED TO ZAP'S MISSION. ALSO INCLUDES THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD EACH YEAR DESIGNED TO BRING CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER TO LEARN AND SHARE THE LATEST IN COMBATTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Program 2
Expenses: $184,399

SURVIVOR SUPPORT - INCLUDES EXPENSES RELATED TO THE JACOB WETTERLING RESOURCE CENTER (JWRC) AND OTHER VICTIM-RELATED PROGRAMS. JWRC WORKS TO END ALL FORMS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT THROUGH EDUCATION...

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SURVIVOR SUPPORT - INCLUDES EXPENSES RELATED TO THE JACOB WETTERLING RESOURCE CENTER (JWRC) AND OTHER VICTIM-RELATED PROGRAMS. JWRC WORKS TO END ALL FORMS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PREVENTION WHILE ADVOCATING FOR AND SERVING CHILDREN, ADULT SURVIVORS, AND COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA. ALSO INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE AND DISSEMINATE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. ZAP HOPES TO CREATE SPACES FOR SURVIVORS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES AND RECEIVE SUPPORT TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND ITS LASTING EFFECTS. WE ALSO RECEIVED A THREE-YEAR GRANT FROM THE OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME TO ASSIST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN IMPLEMENTING SPIRITUAL CARE PROGRAMS FOR MALTREATED CHILDREN AND ADULT SURVIVORS OF ABUSE. THIS GRANT WILL ALSO FUND THE FIRST MAJOR STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CAC CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS IN ADDRESSING THE SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,131,547

SPECIAL PROJECTS - INCLUDES EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ICAC GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIVE CAPACITY THROUGH THE TRAINING AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR ENHANCEMENT OF WIDELY USED...

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SPECIAL PROJECTS - INCLUDES EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ICAC GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIVE CAPACITY THROUGH THE TRAINING AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR ENHANCEMENT OF WIDELY USED INVESTIGATIVE TOOLS, METHODS, AND TECHNOLOGIES. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE CAPCAITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN COMBATING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION, INCLUDING CASES OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,893,731
Program Service Revenue $912,860
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $15,493
TOTAL REVENUE $3,822,084

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,511,377
Fundraising Expenses $169,674
Program Expenses $3,572,169
Other Expenses $1,318,194
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,829,571

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,822,084 $2,551,261 +0.5%
Expenses $3,829,571 $3,163,595 +0.2%
Net Income $-7,487 $-612,334 -1.0%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
28
Volunteers
38

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
$162,040
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID LISAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOELLE CASTEIX CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GALANTINO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JOHNSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HOBBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LIGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY EDWARDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY R DION CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$150,921 $11,119 $162,040
SHANNON MAY CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, VIC 40.00
Highest
$132,945 $19,282 $152,227
VICTOR VIETH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DIR 40.00
Highest
$131,612 $28,908 $160,520
VICTORIA HOUGHAM GRANT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$104,933 $15,875 $120,808
RITA FARRELL SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,098 $20,961 $124,059
MICHAEL VALENTE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$102,396 $15,045 $117,441
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,822,084 $3,829,571 $746,540 $-7,487
2022 $2,551,261 $3,163,595 $624,140 $-612,334
2021 $2,809,247 $2,208,214 $1,092,184 $601,033
2020 $3,260,323 $3,046,706 $363,268 $213,617
2019 $6,102,375 $3,875,572 $3,068,033 $2,226,803
2018 $1,307,289 $1,023,477 $540,963 $283,812
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