Real Escape From The Sex Trade

Organization Overview

Real Escape From The Sex Trade is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I73) the organization is classified as: Sexual Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Real Escape From The Sex Trade employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Real Escape From The Sex Trade 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, Real Escape From The Sex Trade generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.8% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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REST EXISTS TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM, SAFETY AND HOPE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED FOR COMMERCIAL SEX AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE SEX TRADE IN SEATTLE AND BEYOND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REST EMERGENCY SERVICES INCLUDES OUR 24/7 HOTLINE AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER. THE HOTLINE SERVED 376 INDIVIDUALS WITH 2,759 CALLS AND TEXTS OVER THE YEAR. THROUGH THE HOTLINE, WE CAN PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND SAFETY PLANNING, HELP SURVIVORS CONNECT TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED, AND SCREEN THEM FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY RECEIVING CENTER SHELTER. THE SHELTER CONSISTS OF 7 INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS FOR ADULT FEMALE-IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SEX TRADE. IT IS A LOW BARRIER SHELTER WHERE GUESTS CAN STAY FOR 30 DAYS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENDING THEIR STAY TO 60 OR 90 DAYS. IN FY 2022, REST PROVIDED 57 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH 2,479 BED NIGHTS.


OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT TO REST'S CLIENTS. THE COMMUNITY ADVOCATE TEAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND RESPONSIVE CARE TO YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIOR SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE BY ASSISTING THEM IN ACCESSING RESOURCES TO AID THEM IN THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS. HOUSING SERVICES ASSISTS SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE TO ACCESS AND MAINTAIN SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT CAN PAY FOR APPLICATION FEES, MOVE-IN COSTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND/OR PAST LANDLORD DEBT, AS WELL AS GRADUATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MOVE INTO HOUSING AND THEN TRANSITION TO GREATER LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE REST HOUSE PROVIDES INDEPENDENT SHARED HOUSING TO ALL GENDERS OF SINGLE ADULTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED LABOR TRAFFICKING, SEX TRAFFICKING, OR THE SEX TRADE. IN FY 2022, THE ADVOCATE TEAM ASSISTED 81 CLIENTS WITH ATTAINING 188 GOALS. THE HOUSING TEAM SUPPORTED 81 CLIENTS TO APPLY FOR HOUSING, GAIN HOUSING, AND PREVENT EVICTION. REST HOUSE, PROVIDED 7 CLIENTS WITH 1,956 BED NIGHTS.


THE PATHWAYS SERVICES CENTER INCLUDES OUR ENRICHMENT SERVICES AND THE REST ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY. ENRICHMENT SERVICES ALLOWS SPACE FOR CLIENTS TO ACCESS BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND A CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES THROUGH REFERRALS AND ACCESS TO OUR COMPUTER CENTER. THEY ARE ALSO INVITED TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND APPOINTMENTS THAT FOSTER GROWTH TOWARDS LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-IDENTIFIED GOALS. THE ACADEMY OFFERS JOB READINESS TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. IN FY 2022, ENRICHMENT SERVICES SERVED 272 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH OVER 1,500 VISITS AND THE ACADEMY SUPPORTED 19 CLIENTS WITH 79% GRADUATING FROM JOB READINESS CLASSES AND 95% COMPLETING THEIR INTERNSHIPS.


GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amanda Hightower
Executive Director
$139,499
Gina Cittadini
Director Of Operations
$122,099
Brent Turner
Chairman
$0
Cambria Schmidt
Treasurer
$0
Meg Mccann
Secretary
$0
Jaqueline Finnan Hemmer
Vice-Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$602,864
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,062,907
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,662,551
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $188,819
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,328,322
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$48,869
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,291,861

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Real Escape From The Sex Trade has recieved totaling $1,016,215.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jensen Project Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM, SAFETY, AND HOPE FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE SEX TRADE.

$261,000
Young Womens Christian Association Of Seattle-King County-Snohomish C

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: SEATTLE DV HOUSING ASSISTANCE (CSE) GRANT

$224,372
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$190,674
Rescue- Freedom International

Kirkland, WA

PURPOSE: Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue, and/or restoration services

$100,200
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$79,300
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: JUSTICE

$61,200
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