The Center for Empowerment and Education

aka Women's Center | Danbury, CT | www.thecenterct.org

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EIN: 06-0983819

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IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
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Mission

Our mission is to break the cycle of interpersonal violence through empowerment, education, and support services utilizing inclusive, trauma-informed, and client-centered practices for all individuals in the community.

Ruling year info

1978

President and CEO

Mrs. Ashley Dunn

Main address

2 West Street

Danbury, CT 06810 USA

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Formerly known as

Women's Center of Greater Danbury

EIN

06-0983819

Subject area info

Crisis intervention

Abuse prevention

Victim aid

Family counseling

Domestic violence shelters

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Women and girls

Men and boys

Victims of crime and abuse

NTEE code info

Family Violence Shelters and Services (P43)

Hot Line, Crisis Intervention (F40)

Protection Against and Prevention of Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation (I70)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Resource Services

We fulfill our mission through the provision of free and confidential services offered by our Domestic Violence Services, Sexual Assault Services and Resource Services programs, which include: Crisis Intervention- two live 24/7 hotlines and on-site response at area police departments and hospital emergency rooms; Emergency Shelter for victims fleeing from violence in their homes; Individual and Support Group Counseling; Individual and System Advocacy; Primary Prevention, Education and Training Programs; and Information and Referrals.

We strive to achieve our goals and objectives through the following activities:

(1) Crisis intervention services which we define as a one-time contact on the phone or in person. We staff two 24-hour hotlines (TDD/TDY accessible) serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and concerned significant others.
(2) Emergency shelter is provided to women, men and children 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Elizabeth House, our alarmed and monitored 13-bed shelter, provides safe housing for women and children who must flee from violence in their homes.
(3) Counseling services designed to intervene and break the cycle of violence.
(4) Advocacy services are provided on both an individual and system level.
(5) Education and training including:
A. Group educational outreach for targeted audiences: Risk reduction and prevention programs to schools, organizations, civic groups, and underserved populations (developmentally delayed, elderly, LGBT, and minority groups) on domestic violence issues such as dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, elder abuse, and bullying.
B. Professional outreach (in-house and community): We train community professionals such as mental health, clergy, education, police, and court personnel, as well as corporate professionals.
C. Community at-large outreach: Includes workshops, participation in forums, fairs and rallies, distribution of informational materials, and media activities.
(6) Information and referral services (Helpline) provide clients with a network of available agency and community resources beyond Women’s Center services.

Population(s) Served

Age groups

Ethnic and racial groups

Family relationships

Victims and oppressed people

Sexual identity

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Number of civil litigation matters handled

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adults

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Resource Services

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The overall goal across all three of our major programs is to prevent or lessen the trauma associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life crises or transitions.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

We strive to achieve our goals and objectives through the following activities:\n\n(1) Crisis intervention services which we define as a one-time contact on the phone or in person. We staff two 24-hour hotlines (TDD/TDY accessible) serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and concerned significant others. \n(2) Emergency shelter is provided to women, men and children 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Elizabeth House, our alarmed and monitored 13-bed shelter, provides safe housing for women and children who must flee from violence in their homes. \n(3) Counseling services designed to intervene and break the cycle of violence.\n(4) Advocacy services are provided on both an individual and system level. \n(5) Education and training including:\nA. Group educational outreach for targeted audiences: Risk reduction and prevention programs to schools, organizations, civic groups, and underserved populations (developmentally delayed, elderly, LGBT, and minority groups) on domestic violence issues such as dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, elder abuse, and bullying.\nB. Professional outreach (in-house and community): We train community professionals such as mental health, clergy, education, police, and court personnel, as well as corporate professionals. \nC. Community at-large outreach: Includes workshops, participation in forums, fairs and rallies, distribution of informational materials, and media activities.\n(6) Information and referral services (Helpline) provide clients with a network of available agency and community resources beyond Women\u2019s Center services.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

1. Strong, experienced leadership at the board, administrative levels\n2. Stable financials\n3. Experienced staff\n4. 45\u002B years experience as an organization serving these goals\n5. extensive community relationships\n5. strong regional and state partnerships and memberships

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

Who are the people you serve with your mission?

We serve all people (men, women, children) and discriminate against none who seek our help for domestic violence or sexual assault services, and for education and information regarding domestic violence, sexual health and other well-being services.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, Much of the feedback we receive concerns confidential information, which we do not share publicly.

Financials

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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The Center for Empowerment and Education

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$454,667
Government Grants	$558,909
Program Services	$13,111
Investments	$2,908
Special Events	$99,574
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,129,169

Expenses
Program Services	$1,063,230
Administration	$164,379
Fundraising	$74,575
Total Expenses	$1,302,184
Net Gain/Loss	($173,015)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,312
Advertising & Promotion	$2,403
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,258
Interest Expenses	$34,214
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$462,174
Government Grants	$616,751
Program Services	$4,293
Investments	$9,941
Special Events	$145,343
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,238,502

Expenses
Program Services	$1,097,672
Administration	$158,587
Fundraising	$69,709
Total Expenses	$1,325,968
Net Gain/Loss	($87,466)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,846
Advertising & Promotion	$890
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,807
Interest Expenses	$32,688
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$418,892
Government Grants	$738,358
Program Services	$5,450
Investments	($6,187)
Special Events	$167,371
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,323,884

Expenses
Program Services	$1,087,572
Administration	$153,883
Fundraising	$72,507
Total Expenses	$1,313,962
Net Gain/Loss	$9,922

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,513
Advertising & Promotion	$126
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$28,841
Interest Expenses	$21,489
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$370,589
Government Grants	$789,849
Program Services	$3,609
Investments	($12,901)
Special Events	$179,230
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,330,376

Expenses
Program Services	$1,136,071
Administration	$135,422
Fundraising	$64,918
Total Expenses	$1,336,411
Net Gain/Loss	($6,035)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$30,803
Advertising & Promotion	$1,269
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,003
Interest Expenses	$20,263
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$426,709
Government Grants	$820,442
Program Services	$3,668
Investments	($19,826)
Special Events	$207,656
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,438,649

Expenses
Program Services	$1,245,922
Administration	$144,272
Fundraising	$120,464
Total Expenses	$1,510,658
Net Gain/Loss	($72,009)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$710
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$34,260
Interest Expenses	$19,041
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$421,949
Government Grants	$834,522
Program Services	$1,812
Investments	($12,858)
Special Events	$238,344
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,483,769

Expenses
Program Services	$1,179,309
Administration	$154,109
Fundraising	$144,975
Total Expenses	$1,478,393
Net Gain/Loss	$5,376

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$46,106
Interest Expenses	$14,756
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$794,245
Government Grants	$841,642
Program Services	$880
Investments	($14,440)
Special Events	$267,256
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,889,583

Expenses
Program Services	$1,288,185
Administration	$153,791
Fundraising	$235,094
Total Expenses	$1,677,070
Net Gain/Loss	$212,513

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$473
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$58,715
Interest Expenses	$5,023
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$773,699
Government Grants	$847,495
Program Services	$1,251
Investments	($7,585)
Special Events	$264,481
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,879,341

Expenses
Program Services	$1,358,187
Administration	$206,838
Fundraising	$261,602
Total Expenses	$1,826,627
Net Gain/Loss	$52,714

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$437
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$60,004
Interest Expenses	$2,734
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,341,211
Government Grants	$1,021,012
Program Services	$900
Investments	$15,526
Special Events	$312,085
Sales	$0
Other	$42,356
Total Revenue	$2,733,090

Expenses
Program Services	$1,587,792
Administration	$217,827
Fundraising	$294,801
Total Expenses	$2,100,420
Net Gain/Loss	$632,670

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$180
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$64,716
Interest Expenses	$8,500
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,400,221
Government Grants	$1,075,862
Program Services	$400
Investments	$21,532
Special Events	$386,002
Sales	$0
Other	$12,418
Total Revenue	$2,896,435

Expenses
Program Services	$1,600,139
Administration	$208,939
Fundraising	$258,022
Total Expenses	$2,067,100
Net Gain/Loss	$829,335

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$74,862
Interest Expenses	$13,227
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$916,402
Government Grants	$1,287,967
Program Services	$6,577
Investments	$31,530
Special Events	$373,320
Sales	$0
Other	$585
Total Revenue	$2,616,381

Expenses
Program Services	$1,613,901
Administration	$216,593
Fundraising	$247,042
Total Expenses	$2,077,536
Net Gain/Loss	$538,845

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$78,554
Interest Expenses	$13,823
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,826,156
Government Grants	$1,930,652
Program Services	$7,303
Investments	$26,631
Special Events	$237,165
Sales	$0
Other	$3,070
Total Revenue	$4,030,977

Expenses
Program Services	$1,727,763
Administration	$248,606
Fundraising	$250,347
Total Expenses	$2,226,716
Net Gain/Loss	$1,804,261

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$80,575
Interest Expenses	$14,567
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,165,706
Government Grants	$1,388,492
Program Services	$9,860
Investments	$192,806
Special Events	$369,276
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,126,140

Expenses
Program Services	$2,172,423
Administration	$344,703
Fundraising	$260,905
Total Expenses	$2,778,031
Net Gain/Loss	$348,109

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$26,723
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$86,871
Interest Expenses	$11,053
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

The Center for Empowerment and Education

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$454,667
Cash & Equivalents	$469,720	$310,546	($159,174)
Accounts Receivable	$2,431	$2,339	($92)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$39,635	$18,125	($21,510)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,471,272	$1,444,647	($26,625)
Other	$8,052	$15,349	$7,297
Total Assets	$1,991,110	$1,791,006	($200,104)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$22,966	$24,993	$2,027
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$558,346	$533,440	($24,906)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$6,750	$6,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$588,062	$565,183	($22,879)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$33,067	$37,072	$4,005
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$33,067	$37,072	$4,005
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,369,981	$1,188,751	($181,230)
Net Assets	$1,403,048	$1,225,823	($177,225)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$462,174
Cash & Equivalents	$310,546	$271,073	($39,473)
Accounts Receivable	$2,339	$2,361	$22
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$18,125	$20,502	$2,377
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,444,647	$1,419,483	($25,164)
Other	$15,349	$14,056	($1,293)
Total Assets	$1,791,006	$1,727,475	($63,531)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$24,993	$51,808	$26,815
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$23,694	$23,694
Loans and Notes	$533,440	$506,866	($26,574)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$6,750	$6,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$565,183	$589,118	$23,935

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$37,072	$59,437	$22,365
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$37,072	$59,437	$22,365
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,188,751	$1,078,920	($109,831)
Net Assets	$1,225,823	$1,138,357	($87,466)

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$418,892
Cash & Equivalents	$176,032	$102,168	($73,864)
Accounts Receivable	$2,361	$2,627	$266
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$20,502	$49,547	$29,045
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$95,041	$108,018	$12,977
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,419,483	$1,394,999	($24,484)
Other	$14,056	$15,734	$1,678
Total Assets	$1,727,475	$1,673,093	($54,382)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$51,808	$38,875	($12,933)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$23,694	$0	($23,694)
Loans and Notes	$506,866	$478,479	($28,387)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$6,750	$7,460	$710
Total Liabilities	$589,118	$524,814	($64,304)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$59,438	$59,438	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$59,438	$59,438	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,078,919	$1,088,841	$9,922
Net Assets	$1,138,357	$1,148,279	$9,922

Assets	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Contributions	$370,589
Cash & Equivalents	$102,168	$127,404	$25,236
Accounts Receivable	$2,627	$3,257	$630
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$49,547	$52,360	$2,813
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$108,018	$109,345	$1,327
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,394,999	$1,344,017	($50,982)
Other	$15,734	$7,899	($7,835)
Total Assets	$1,673,093	$1,644,282	($28,811)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$38,875	$47,077	$8,202
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$478,479	$448,261	($30,218)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$7,460	$6,700	($760)
Total Liabilities	$524,814	$502,038	($22,776)

The Center for Empowerment and Education

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$689,336	$871,530	$586,780	$1,838,862	$489,250
As % of expenses	33.7%	43.0%	28.9%	84.6%	18.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$632,670	$829,335	$538,845	$1,786,261	$310,640
As % of expenses	30.1%	40.1%	25.9%	80.2%	11.2%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$2,733,090	$2,896,435	$2,616,381	$4,030,977	$3,126,140
Total revenue, % change over prior year	45.4%	6.0%	-9.7%	54.1%	0.0%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Membership dues	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.5%	0.4%	0.7%	0.5%	0.0%
Government grants	37.4%	37.1%	49.2%	47.9%	44.4%
All other grants and contributions	60.2%	61.7%	49.3%	51.2%	49.1%
Other revenue	1.6%	0.7%	0.5%	0.3%	6.1%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$2,043,754	$2,024,905	$2,029,601	$2,174,115	$2,599,421
Total expenses, % change over prior year	14.9%	-0.9%	0.2%	7.1%	0.0%
Personnel	78.2%	79.1%	78.0%	77.7%	74.7%
Professional fees	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Interest	0.4%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	21.4%	20.2%	21.3%	21.7%	24.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$2,100,420	$2,067,100	$2,077,536	$2,226,716	$2,778,031
One month of savings	$170,313	$168,742	$169,133	$181,176	$216,618
Debt principal payment	$0	$15,175	$18,037	$0	$336,441
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$193,051	$789,180	$641,809
Total full costs (estimated)	$2,270,733	$2,251,017	$2,457,757	$3,197,072	$3,972,899

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Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Months of cash	6.6	11.7	13.6	20.4	4.6
Months of cash and investments	7.4	12.3	14.3	21.0	5.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	7.5	12.5	14.7	19.2	5.2

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Cash	$1,116,450	$1,968,518	$2,302,830	$3,689,409	$996,762
Investments	$149,259	$108,832	$113,956	$117,092	$172,727
Receivables	$44,546	$117,322	$115,229	$143,523	$114,152
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$2,275,575	$2,315,419	$2,518,697	$3,324,513	$7,219,896
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	51.7%	53.1%	51.1%	40.8%	17.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	17.7%	14.7%	11.3%	13.0%	5.3%
Unrestricted net assets	$2,001,045	$2,830,380	$3,369,225	$5,116,486	$6,824,703
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$57,000	$90,215
Total net assets	$2,001,045	$2,830,380	$3,369,225	$5,173,486	$6,914,918

Key data checks

Key data checks	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

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President and CEO

Mrs. Ashley Dunn

Ashley Dunn joined The Center in January 2022. She holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts and a Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. Previously Ashley served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for Almost Home, Inc. a non-profit organization in Brighton, Colorado. Almost Home provides Emergency Assistance programs and services to households at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. During her tenure at Almost Home, she initiated the first domestic violence programming in the region. She implemented Trauma-Informed Care programs, services, and employment practices to best meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness, including the victims of violence. Before joining Almost Home, Ashley served as Vice President of Housing Stabilization Programs at Way Finders, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts. She also worked as a clinician with group addictions and recovery therapy for Rushford Behavioral Health in Middletown, Connecticut. In addition, she managed intensive in-home counseling and crisis intervention services for Youth Villages, Inc. in Massachusetts and Tennessee. While working in these positions, she gained valuable experience addressing and resolving complex problems with limited resources. She has a strong track record of implementing creative and effective programs that meet the needs of a diverse and ever growing client base. Ashley is sensitive to the needs of a diverse clientele from many backgrounds and cultures. While working in the housing and mental health sector, she saw first-hand the relationship between housing instability, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

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The Center for Empowerment and Education

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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The Center for Empowerment and Education

Board of directors
as of 04/18/2023

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Board chair

Mr Eric Eggan

Eggan Law

Term: 2018 - 2022

Glori Norwitt

Homemaker/Community Activist

Elaine Cox

Homemaker/Community Activist

Lori Berisford

Evan Hack

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Courtney Elliott

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Vicki Taylor-Bloch

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Kelcey Hoyt

Linde

Amanda Bristol

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Erin Byrne

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Paul Fiedler

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Susan Gessner

Community Activist

Greg Pepin

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Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/7/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

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Heterosexual or straight

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/18/2023

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Data

We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.

The Center for Empowerment and Education

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Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Resource Services

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