Domestic Violence Crisis Center

Organization Overview

Domestic Violence Crisis Center is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Domestic Violence Crisis Center employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Domestic Violence Crisis Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Domestic Violence Crisis Center generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION FOR THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACROSS THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES OF STAMFORD, NORWALK, DARIEN, NEW CANAAN, WESTON, WESTPORT, WILTON, AND BEYOND. IN FY 2021, DVCC PROVIDED SERVICES TO 3,481 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN THE TOWNS WE SERVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SAFE HOUSINGDVCC PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY SAFE HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. RESIDENTS IN OUR TWO SAFE HOUSES (STAMFORD AND NORWALK) ARE PROVIDED WITH MEALS, CLOTHING, OTHER BASIC NEEDS, SAFETY PLANNING, AND TRANSPORTATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FULL RANGE OF OUR VICTIM SERVICES IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF OUR SAFE HOUSES. IN FY2021, OUR SAFE HOUSING SERVED 110 INDIVIDUALS, 52 OF WHOM WERE CHILDREN. 97% OF VICTIMS SURVEYED SAID THEY FELT SAFE FROM THEIR ABUSER WHILE IN DVCC'S SAFE HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, 91% OF VICTIMS FELT SUPPORTED & LESS ISOLATED AS A RESULT OF THEIR STAY IN OUR SAFE HOUSING.


LEGAL ADVOCACY LEGAL ADVOCATES WORK WITH VICTIMS ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL MATTERS WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEM. LEGAL ADVOCACY INCLUDES HELPING VICTIMS OBTAIN ORDERS OF PROTECTION. LEGAL ADVOCATES ARE PRESENT AT ARRAIGNMENTS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMINAL HEARINGS TO ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS TO ASSIST VICTIMS WITH FAMILY LEGAL ISSUES, INCLUDING CHILD SUPPORT, CUSTODY, ALIMONY, AND DIVORCE. IN FY2021, DVCC PROVIDED CRIMINAL ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR 2,261 VICTIMS.


COUNSELING DVCC OFFERS SHORTTERM INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING WITH SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA, IDENTIFY OPTIONS AND GOALS, AND DEVELOP SAFETY PLANS. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER GROUP COUNSELING WHICH FOSTERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT HELPS TO LESSEN FEELINGS OF ISOLATION CHILD COUNSELING DVCC HAS A DEDICATED, FULL-TIME YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELOR ON STAFF TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, PARENT/CHILD COUNSELING, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AS SECONDARY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE COUNSELOR ALSO WORKS WITH YOUNG ADULTS AS PRIMARY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IN FY 2021, DVCC PROVIDED CHILD COUNSELING TO 197 CLIENTS, 116 WERE CHILDREN, AND 81 WERE PARENTS. AS A RESULT OF CHILD COUNSELING, 100% OF CHILD CLIENTS HAVE AN AGE-APPROPRIATE UNDERSTANDING OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DYNAMICS (EX. FIGHTING BETWEEN ADULTS IS NOT THEIR FAULT, AND VIOLENCE IS NEVER OKAY. IN ADDITION, 80% OF PARENTS REPORTED SEEING POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR CHILD'S COPING SKILLS SINCE THEY STARTED COUNSELING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Suzanne Adam
Executive Dir.
$155,769
David Stone
Treasurer
$0
Beth Coppinger
Secretary
$0
Janill Sharma
Vice Chairman
$0
Wendy Herrick
Board Chair
$0
Harriet Dulaney
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,066,059
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$791,902
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $294,442
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,857,961
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $208,375
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $216,426
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,282,762

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Domestic Violence Crisis Center has recieved totaling $333,635.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jim And Dede Bartlett Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$100,000
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$48,399
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$38,500
Silverleaf Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$30,000
New Canaan Community Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT

PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT COURT, LEGAL, AND SUSTAINABILITYCT SERVICES; RESTRICTED GRANT FOR COVID

$26,500
Mbia Foundation Inc

Purchase, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE

$20,000
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