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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Phone

4255628840

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LifeWire, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY CHANGING INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND SOCIETAL BELIEFS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS THAT PERPETUATE IT. TO ACHIEVE THIS WE WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN EAST AND NORTH KING COUNTY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE; AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,275,946 Revenue: $0

SURVIVOR ADVOCACY SERVICES: ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES SAFETY PLANNING; RESOURCE REFERRAL; LEGAL ADVOCACY (FOR PROTECTION ORDERS, PARENTING PLANS...

SURVIVOR ADVOCACY SERVICES: ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES SAFETY PLANNING; RESOURCE REFERRAL; LEGAL ADVOCACY (FOR PROTECTION ORDERS, PARENTING PLANS, DIVORCE ETC.); SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, AND CHILDREN; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION; AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE. SURVIVOR ADVOCACY SERVICES WORKS WITH SURVIVORS WHO CONTACT US DIRECTLY EITHER PERSONALLY OR THROUGH OUR 24-HOUR HELPLINE AND WHO ARE REFERRED FROM HOSPITALS, DSHS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE LEGAL ENTANGLEMENTS NECESSITATED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED, SURVIVOR-DRIVEN SERVICES.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,741,968 Revenue: $0

RENTAL ASSISTANCE, RAPID REHOUSING, AND HOUSING STABILITY: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NON-TIME-LIMITED HOUSING. SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION INFORMATION AND SUPPORT REMAIN AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS. THE RAPID REHOUSING AND HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON OBTAINING AND/OR MAINTAINING HOUSING, AS WELL AS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION EFFORTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $879,437 Revenue: $0

TRANSITIONAL SHELTER: MY FRIEND'S PLACE PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SURVIVORS EXPERIENCING BOTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHEMICAL USE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT...

TRANSITIONAL SHELTER: MY FRIEND'S PLACE PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SURVIVORS EXPERIENCING BOTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHEMICAL USE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND CHEMICAL USE COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE TO RESIDENTS DURING THEIR STAY.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,298,759

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $37,465

Other Revenue $-88,756

TOTAL REVENUE $5,247,468

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,364,505

Salaries & Benefits $3,910,974

Fundraising Expenses $160,931

Program Expenses $6,012,863

Other Expenses $1,936,012

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,211,491

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,247,468	$8,047,319	-0.3%
Expenses	$7,211,491	$6,098,832	+0.2%
Net Income	$-1,964,023	$1,948,487	-2.0%

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

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$279,831

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ASHICA DEMIRA	BOARD SECRETARY	2.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GRANT YERKE	BOARD TREASURER	2.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE MIYAUCHI	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	2.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THERESA ANDERSON	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA QUACO	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANASTACIA VISNESKI	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA PULS	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON MD	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRACIEN CHARLES ANTOINE	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA COLE	BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY MIRKIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN MELANSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LESTER	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Meghan Douris	Board Member	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miya Nazzaro	Board Member	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIQUE GABLEHOUSE	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA HOUGHTON	BOARD MEMBER, PAST PRESIDENT	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT WILLIAMSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANEIRA BENCOSME-GIL	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$128,996	$8,969	$137,965
KARLAH RAMIREZ TANORI	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$131,594	$10,272	$141,866
AMY FITZGERALD	OPERATIONS DIRECTOR	40.0	Highest	$122,905	$4,092	$126,997
E JEANNETTE BIFFLE	CONTROLLER	40.0	Highest	$120,510	$10,222	$130,732
OLIVIA MONTGOMERY	SERVICES DIRECTOR	40.0	Highest	$120,510	$10,021	$130,531
PATRICK MARTIN	DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS	40.0	Highest	$100,687	$6,435	$107,122

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	$5,247,468	$7,211,491	$18,538,585	$-1,964,023
2023	$8,047,319	$6,098,832	$20,179,668	$1,948,487
2022	$6,310,969	$5,420,506	$19,386,401	$890,463
2021	$7,189,637	$4,943,307	$17,467,850	$2,246,330
2020	$6,983,677	$5,206,084	$15,595,458	$1,777,593
2019	$4,826,279	$4,146,808	$4,268,457	$679,471
2018	$5,069,116	$4,058,355	$3,526,030	$1,010,761