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Homicide Survivors Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860889964 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · homicidesurvivorsinc.org
revenue
$629K
expenses
$603K
net assets
$112K
employees
0
program ratio
3%
mission · from form 990

HOMICIDE SURVIVORS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT VICTIM ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONDEDICATED TO MEETING THE CRISIS AND LONG TERM NEEDS OF FAMILIES OFMURDER VICTIMS. THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE WE HELPSURVIVORS COPE EMOTIONALLY, STABILIZE ECONOMICALLY AND HELP SURVIVORS

profile · synthesized from sources

Homicide Survivors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of murder victims. They provide advocacy, assistance, and a safe space for survivors to grieve and heal. The organization offers various programs, including support groups, workshops, and memorial events, primarily serving the community in Tucson, Arizona.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy
Assists survivors with navigating legal issues and provides resources after the death of a loved one.
Annual Memorial Events
Events such as the National Day of Remembrance picnic to honor loved ones lost to violence.
Assistance
Helps survivors with logistical and financial burdens, including emergency expenses like rent, utilities, and travel for court.
Blog
A platform for survivors to share their grief journey through poetry, short stories, or art, and for staff and partners to share expertise.
Equine Therapy
Therapeutic program utilizing horses to aid in the healing process for survivors.
Hope and Healing Workshops
Workshops designed to provide tools and resources for survivors on their grief journey.
Support Groups
Provides a supportive network for survivors to share experiences and emotions, including virtual and Spanish-language groups.
Virtual Memorial Wall
An online space to honor and remember loved ones.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Community Health Fair & Festival 2 activities
    • Commemorative Events for Homicide Victims
      Hosts annual memorial events and survivor picnics to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, honoring loved ones lost to violence, which often include food, drinks, and craft activities. Also organizes an annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Candlelight Vigil.
    • Organizes memorial and remembrance events
      Hosts annual events including the National Day of Remembrance survivor picnics, candlelight vigils during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and photo workshops honoring lives lost to violence, featuring food, drinks, craft activities, and creative expression opportunities.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Financial Assistance for Survivors
      Provides direct financial assistance for emergency expenses including rent, utilities, and travel costs for court attendance for survivors of homicide.
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans and First Responders 1 activity
    • Offers therapeutic and healing workshops
      Hosts Hope and Healing Workshops and equine therapy sessions for survivors of homicide to support emotional recovery and well-being.
  • Grief Support Services for Children and Families 1 activity
    • Therapeutic Workshops and Activities
      Offers Hope and Healing Workshops and equine therapy for survivors of homicide, and provides a platform for survivors to share their grief journey through creative expressions like poetry, short stories, or art.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Conducts outreach and community engagement
      Engages with survivors and raises awareness through social media outreach and direct case outreach, including follow-up on 107 homicide cases and connecting with over 1,500 survivors online.
    • Facilitates support groups for homicide survivors
      Provides traditional support groups for adult survivors of homicide, including family and friends who have lost a loved one to murder, unsolved cases, or incidents involving drunk/drugged driving crashes, offering a judgment-free space to share and process grief.
    • Provides financial assistance and victim advocacy
      Offers direct financial aid for emergency expenses such as rent, utilities, and travel for court attendance, alongside comprehensive victim advocacy services.
    • Public Awareness and Information Sharing
      Manages social media outreach to raise awareness about services and connect with the community, shares stories from survivors that include requests for public information to help solve their loved ones' cases, and hosted a photo session and workshop to honor lives lost to firearms as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
    • Support Groups for Homicide Survivors
      Provides traditional support groups for adult survivors of homicide to share and process emotions in a judgment-free environment, including groups for family and friends who have lost a loved one to murder, such as cases involving drunk/drugged driving crashes and unsolved homicides.
    • Supports creative expression and storytelling by survivors
      Provides platforms for survivors to share their grief journeys through poetry, short stories, art, and public storytelling, including sharing cases to solicit public information for unsolved homicides.
    • Victim Advocacy and Outreach
      Provides comprehensive victim advocacy, conducts outreach to survivors of homicides (e.g., 107 homicides), and engages with survivors through online support groups and events (e.g., over 1500 survivors).
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$629K
Contributions & grants$606K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5750%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$603K
Program expenses3%
Admin / overhead95%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$501K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$123K
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James Gierke Director 40 $63K
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Amazon Smile Partner — Receives a percentage of sales when supporters select Homicide Survivors, Inc. as their charity.
  • Coupon Chief Partner — Partners with Coupon Chief to ensure purchases are attributed to HSI for Amazon Smile donations.
  • Facebook Partner — Leverages Facebook for fundraising through supporter-initiated fundraisers.
  • Fry's Food Partner — Receives annual donations from Fry's Food when supporters link HSI to their Shopper's Card.
  • Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Partner — Homicide Survivors Inc. originated as a charter chapter of POMC.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Provides internship opportunities for students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.