Victim Assistance Program Inc

Organization Overview

Victim Assistance Program Inc is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Victim Assistance Program Inc employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Victim Assistance Program 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 12/2021, Victim Assistance Program Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

SINCE 1972, VICTIM ASSISTANCE EMPOWERS OUR COMMUNITY TO RESTORE LIVES IMPACTED BY CRISIS, VIOLENCE, AND TRAGEDY. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TRAUMA AND TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY WHO SERVES THIS POPULATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CRISIS INTERVETNION CRISIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED IN PERSON, VIA SMS TEXT, ONLINE CHAT, AND OUR CRISIS HOTLINE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. ADVOCATES ASSESS THE CALLER'S SAFETY, PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND EMPOWER THE VICTIM TO DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN AND A PLAN OF ACTION BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. ADVOCATES WILL ALSO PROVIDE VICTIMS' RIGHTS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


ADVOCACY AFTER ADDRESSING A VICTIM'S ACUTE CRISIS IN PERSON OR VIA HOTLINE, ADVOCATES FOLLOW UP WITH VICTIMS WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS TO CHECK IN, REASSESS SAFETY, AND OFFER ADDITIONAL SERVICES. ADVOCATES OFFER TO MEET WITH VICTIMS AT HOME, IN A VAP OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER LOCATION WHERE THE VICTIM FEELS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE. BY PROVIDING FOLLOW UP SERVICES TO VICTIMS AFTER AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS, ADVOCATES EMPOWER CLIENTS TO ESTABLISH A PLAN OF ACTION (ALSO KNOWN AS A CASE PLAN) TO ASSIST VICTIMS IN ADDRESSING THE IMPACT TRAUMA HAS, OR MAY HAVE, ON THEIR LIFE OR THEIR FAMILIES' LIVES WHICH MAY INCLUDE REFERRING CLIENTS TO AGENCIES OUTSIDE OF OUR SCOPE OF SERVICE. IF CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE FILED, ADVOCATES WILL WALK ALONGSIDE VICTIMS THROUGH ALL PHASES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, FROM THE INITIAL ARRAIGNMENT HEARING TO CASE DISPOSITION.


EDUCATION TO ENSURE VICTIMS ARE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, ADVOCATES UNDERGO EXTENSIVE TRAINING. AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION PREPARES ADVOCATES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO UTILIZE BEST PRACTICE TECHNIQUES TO SERVE VICTIMS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT. VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS THROUGH OUR OWN SUMMIT VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY. THE ACADEMY CURRENTLY OFFERS A 40 HOUR COURSE THE ESSENTIALS OF VICTIM ADVOCACY 6 TIMES PER YEAR ALONGSIDE FEE FOR SERVICE CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS TO PROFESSIONALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leanne Graham
President &
$87,509
Nicole Hagy
Secretary
$0
Paul Levy
Vice-Chair
$0
Cindy Mitchell
Treasurer
$0
Megan Raber
Chair
$0
Brian Harding
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$108,539
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,614,135
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$259,511
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $20,226
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,982,185
Total Program Service Revenue$19,035
Investment income $19,918
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $81,462
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,335
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,078,265

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Victim Assistance Program Inc has recieved totaling $204,394.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL BASIC NEEDS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FOR FAMILIES VICTIMIZED BY CRIME, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ACUTE TRAUMA IN SUMMIT COUNTY, AS OUTLINED IN GRANT PROPOSAL

$49,716
United Way Of Summit And Medina

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND GRANT ALLOCATIONS

$40,897
Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION

$20,000
Sergey Brin Family Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
Barberton Community Foundation

Barberton, OH

PURPOSE: BARBERTON VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM

$15,000
Morton & Barbara Mandel Family Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$822,136
Earnings$93,892
Admin Expense$7,883
Ending Balance$908,145

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