First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, registered in 1980, with $705,807 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$706K
▼ 8.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$854K
Net assets
$162K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc: 2 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $355K (FY2009) to $706K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-20.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$173K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$162K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $705,807▼8.7% | $853,640▲10.6% | $161,885▼47.7% | $173,399▼55.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $773,052▲6.7% | $771,781▲1.8% | $309,718▲0.4% | $389,712▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $724,826▼20.4% | $757,926▼4.6% | $308,447▼9.7% | $320,310▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $911,121▼1.0% | $794,388▼9.6% | $341,547▲51.9% | $360,708▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $920,287▲34.8% | $878,843▲7.7% | $224,814▲22.6% | $322,595▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $682,638▲11.1% | $815,966▲26.5% | $183,370▼42.1% | $282,914▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $614,410▼10.0% | $645,173▲1.7% | $316,698▼8.9% | $319,708▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $682,366▲6.6% | $634,401▲2.3% | $347,461▲16.0% | $354,860▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $640,275▲59.2% | $620,298▲50.3% | $299,496▲14.4% | $365,729▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $402,206▲8.0% | $412,664▲4.5% | $261,754▼4.5% | $337,631▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $372,483▼10.2% | $394,764▲4.1% | $274,056▼7.5% | $364,517▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $414,714 | $379,144▲3.1% | $296,337▲13.9% | $388,169▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $367,660▼0.6% | $260,207▲47.8% | $361,139▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | $355,034 | $369,895 | $176,058 | $332,540 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
2 grants to First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc totaling $185K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health | Emergency shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence and their children | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Sentara Health | Sponsorship | 2021 | $35,000 |
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Data for First Step A Response To Domestic Violence Inc (EIN 51-0243177) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.