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VERDE VALLEY SANCTUARY INC
SEDONA, AZ · EIN 860741314 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S20Z · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · verdevalleysanctuary.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$4.5M
employees
63
volunteers
60
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Verde Valley Sanctuary provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including safe housing, advocacy, and educational support groups. The organization operates a shelter and offers community-based programs to help individuals heal from trauma and navigate legal processes. It serves the Verde Valley region of Arizona.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $525K
    COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE FORM OF CASE MANAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND LAY LEGAL ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND OUTREACH, AND YOUTH-CENTERED VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $66K
    TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - MID-TERM HOUSING UP TO 24 MONTHS FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT, MATCH SAVINGS, BASIC HOUSEHOLD GOODS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY, AND FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Educational Support Groups
Offers support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence with curriculum focusing on identifying unhealthy relationships, safety planning, effects on children, exploring options after assault, victim's rights, and healing from trauma through activities like journaling, poetry, art, music, and movement.
Lay Legal Advocacy
Helps survivors navigate the court system for issues such as dissolutions, legal decision making, parenting time plans, child support, and enforcement of court orders.
Outreach Program
Connects survivors with other community services and resources.
Prevention Program
Delivers evidence-based programs to local schools and the community to teach healthy relationships.
Residential Department
Provides safe housing and comprehensive direct services to residents in the sanctuary, ensuring alignment with grant goals and trauma-informed practices.
Twice Nice Thriftique
Thrift stores in Sedona and Camp Verde that generate revenue for the organization and host community events.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Domestic Violence Systems Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Domestic Violence Policy and Law
      Leads statewide groups to draft service standards for domestic violence programs and serves as a subject matter expert for state projects that result in changes to Arizona law and the development of systems for injunctions and protection orders.
    • Advocating for policy and legal changes
      Led a statewide group to draft Arizona Service Standards for Domestic Violence Programs and served as a subject matter expert for a state project that resulted in changes to Arizona law and the development of the AzPOINT system for protection orders.
  • Translation and Bilingual Support Services 2 activities
    • Bilingual Support Services
      Offers bilingual support to ensure accessibility of its services for a wider range of individuals.
    • Providing bilingual support
      Offers bilingual support for its services to better assist a diverse population.
  • Emergency Pet Shelter for Crisis Victims 2 activities
    • Domestic Violence Shelter Services
      Operates a domestic violence shelter providing a safe place to stay for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including care for their pets, and offers food and clothing to those in need.
    • Operating a domestic violence shelter
      Operates a domestic violence shelter that provides a safe place to stay for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including welcoming and caring for their pets.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Providing basic necessities
      Provides food and clothing to individuals in need.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 1 activity
    • Thrift Store Operations and Fundraising Events
      Operates Twice Nice Thriftique stores in Sedona and Camp Verde, and hosts fundraising events like the Twice Nice Fall Thrifty event, with proceeds supporting the organization's mission.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocacy and Support for Survivors
      Provides advocacy, emotional support, comfort, safety planning, and referrals to community resources for survivors of violence and trauma, including direct legal advocacy for family court matters and outreach at local libraries.
    • Offering educational and trauma healing support groups
      Offers educational support groups on domestic and sexual violence, covering topics like identifying unhealthy relationships, safety planning, victim rights, and recovery, as well as trauma healing support groups incorporating expressive activities.
    • Providing direct advocacy and support services
      Provides advocacy, emotional support, comfort, safety planning, and referrals to community resources for survivors of violence and trauma, including direct legal advocacy for family court matters and monthly visits to libraries to support survivors.
    • Support Groups for Survivors of Violence
      Offers educational support groups on domestic violence and sexual violence, covering topics like identifying unhealthy relationships, safety planning, victim rights, and recovery, as well as trauma healing support groups incorporating expressive activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.94M
Contributions & grants$2.32M79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$616K
expenses
Total expenses$2.29M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.56M
Grants paid out$114K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.64M
Cash$865K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.11M
Net assets$4.54M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE FLORISI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $108K
board members · 6
  • CARLIN COLEMAN — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA LAMBERT — MEMBER
  • DAVID R HANKE — PRESIDENT
  • MARYLU MILLER — MEMBER
  • RAY MOSSEY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • VACANT — TREASURER
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared staff experience and joint work on state standards and systems development.
  • Kaleidoscope Redrocks Partner — Scheduled to perform at the Thrifty event.
  • Twice Nice Thriftique Partner — Hosted the Twice Nice Fall Thrifty event at their location.
  • Verve Events & Tents Partner — Provided a canopy for the Thrifty event.
  • Yavapai Broadcasting Partner — Scheduled for a live remote radio visit and booth at the Thrifty event.