Women Aware Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Founding
- 06/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-2374378
Organization Overview
Women Aware Inc is located in New Brunswick, NJ. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women Aware Inc 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 06/2022, Women Aware Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WOMEN AWARE ENVISIONS A SOCIETY WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE FREE FROM VIOLENCE AND INJUSTICE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. WE OPERATE THE SOLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN NEW JERSEY'S SECOND-LARGEST COUNTY, AND OUR FULL SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CHILDREN'S TRAUMA THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ADVOCACY, CHILDREN'S TRAUMA THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUP, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISONS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, HOUSING NAVIGATION AND SAFETY PLANNING.DURING JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2022, WOMEN AWARE' PROVIDED 24/7 SUPPORT TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 4,149 CALLS WERE RECEIVED AND ANSWERED VIA OUR MULTILINGUAL HOTLINE DURING THE SIX-MONTH TIMEFRAME. OF THOSE, 1,158 WERE CRISIS CALL FROM PEOPLE EXPRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS. OUR ADVOCATES PROVIDED SUPPORT TO VICTIMS IN NINE DIFFERENT LANGUAGES INCLUDING: SPANISH, ARABIC, PORTUGUESE, PUNJABI, BENGALI, URDU, HINDI, CHINESE, AND POLISH.WE EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE OF 26% IN OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND 36% IN NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER WAS ABLE TO OFFER 6,294 NIGHTS OF SAFE PLACEMENT AND SHELTER 142 INDIVIDUALS. OUR ADVOCATES PROVIDED COUNSELING AND LEGAL ADVOCACY TO 1,386 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. MORE THAN $38,000 WERE GIVEN TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND RELOCATION SUPPORT.
WOMEN AWARE IS THE STATE-DESIGNATED LEAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCY FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY. WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:EMERGENCY SHELTER: OUR CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING ABUSE IS AT A CONFIDENTIAL LOCATION WITH 24-HOUR STAFFING. WE FOCUS ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CRISIS CARE WHILE OFFERING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING, AND TRANSLATION SERVICE. OUR HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INFORMATION FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE HAVE MULTILINGUAL STAFF AND UTILIZE THE LANGUAGE LINE TO RESPOND TO LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
WOMEN AWARE ALSO EXECUTES OTHER ANCILLARY PROGRAMS THAT ARE INTEGRAL FOR THE PROVISION OF GLOBAL COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Palmer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica S Oppenheim Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Flannery Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Clayton-Stroh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phyllis Yonta Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Maria Betanzos Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,317,321 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $223,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,252 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,541,174 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,535 |
| Investment income | $8,518 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,589,277 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $49,027 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,563 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,548 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $703,070 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,006 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,247 |
| Payroll taxes | $97,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $598 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $131,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,775 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,402 |
| Advertising and promotion | $140 |
| Office expenses | $69,786 |
| Information technology | $58,611 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,731 |
| Travel | $27,913 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,737 |
| Interest | $4,132 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,409 |
| Insurance | $5,598 |
| All other expenses | $3,300 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,653,613 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $256,392 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $804,925 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $299,800 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,406 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,723 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,516,086 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $853,753 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,550 |
| Total assets | $3,828,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $193,705 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $304,926 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $803,780 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,302,411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,226,424 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $299,800 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,828,635 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Women Aware Inc has recieved totaling $69,946.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,500 |
Merck Company Foundation Kenilworth, NJ PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION PROVIDED | $25,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $7,670 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Inc Oakdale, CT PURPOSE: FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Round Room Gives Inc Fishers, IN PURPOSE: PROVIDE DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE THAT INCLUDES PURCHASING GIFT CARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS AT A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Women Against Abuse Inc Philadelphia, PA | $10,260,235 | $13,395,388 |
Providence House Inc Brooklyn, NY | $11,799,175 | $12,655,263 |
Center For The Elimination Of Violence In The Family In The Family Inc New York, NY | $9,460,119 | $8,697,198 |
Womens Center & Shelter Of Greater Pgh Pittsburgh, PA | $32,774,636 | $8,639,753 |
The Safe Center Li Inc Bethpage, NY | $2,855,738 | $7,306,002 |
Center For Victims Pittsburgh, PA | $2,521,265 | $7,580,631 |
180 Turning Lives Around Inc Hazlet, NJ | $11,915,660 | $7,452,519 |
Center For Safety & Change Inc New City, NY | $3,967,929 | $6,915,695 |
A Place For Us Atlantic County Womens Center Pleasantville, NJ | $2,036,616 | $6,421,609 |
New York Asian Womens Center Inc New York, NY | $8,928,323 | $11,674,247 |
Violence Intervention Program New York, NY | $4,083,768 | $6,193,892 |
Child Inc Wilmington, DE | $11,365,086 | $5,763,285 |