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AGAINST ABUSE INC

CASA GRANDE, AZ · EIN 942856310 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P43Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · against-abuse.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.2M
net assets
$4.1M
employees
56
volunteers
38
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

profile · synthesized from sources

Against Abuse, Inc. provides comprehensive services, support, and education to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and family dysfunction. Operating in Pinal County, Arizona, the organization offers a range of programs including shelter, advocacy, legal assistance, and educational resources, with a focus on trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.

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 $380K
    SUPERVISED VISITATION - LA PALOMA CENTER PROVIDES FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES FOR AZ DEPT. OF CHILD SERVICES WHO ARE WARDS FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR CUSTODY.
  2. #2 $0
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSITIONAL LIVING - PROVIDES MULTIPLE MONTHS OF SUBSIDIZED RENT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO ARE WORKING TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND (1) NEED ADDITIONAL TIME TO RE-STABILIZE AND/OR, (2) ARE IN NEED OF SAFE HOUSING. THE LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM DEPENDS ON SERVICE NEEDS AND FUNDING
named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Animal Safe Home Network (ASHN)
A volunteer program that helps victims of abuse by providing a safe home for their pets.
General Services
Includes intake, safety planning, case management, advocacy, education, groups, sexual violence services, resources, and referrals.
Information & Referrals
Provides information on community resources such as transitional housing, employment, food stamps, TANF, WIC, and assists with benefit applications.
Internship Program
Provides experiential learning opportunities for Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level students in social work, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, counseling, and family therapy.
Lay Legal Services
Case Managers/Lay Legal Advocates provide services to clients in the shelter and anyone residing in Pinal County, offering legal advocacy and support.
Sexual & Domestic Violence Education
Provides educational resources through support groups, one-on-one counseling, and discussions on topics such as parenting, child abuse, power & control, types of abuse, sexual violence, consent, and self-esteem. Also educates law enforcement, courts, churches, schools, medical professionals, and other service providers.
Sexual Violence Services
Provides support and resources for individuals who have experienced sexual violence.
Supervised Visitation Program
Facilitates safe visitation for children and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence, providing supervised visits, documentation, and transportation, especially for referrals from the Department of Child Safety.
Support Groups
Facilitated by victim advocates, these groups bring together survivors to facilitate recovery and healing, discussing topics related to sexual and domestic violence, life skills, support systems, and empowerment.
Transportation
Provides transportation to clients for court/legal, financial, housing, medical, work, and school-related goals.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Domestic Violence Shelter & Support Services 8 activities
    • 24-Hour Helpline for Abuse Survivors
      Operates a 24-hour helpline for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking support from an advocate, providing immediate assistance and resources.
    • 24-hour Helpline for Abuse Survivors
      Operates a 24-hour helpline for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking support from an advocate, helping survivors escape violent situations.
    • 24-hour helpline for abuse support
      Operates a 24-hour helpline that connects individuals experiencing domestic or sexual abuse with trained advocates for immediate support and crisis intervention.
    • 24-hour helpline for abuse survivors and individuals in crisis
      Operates a 24-hour helpline providing access to trained advocates for individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence, seeking support, or in need of immediate assistance. The helpline is available to all individuals in Pinal County, Arizona.
    • Social Services and Advocacy for Abuse Survivors
      Provides a range of social services in Pinal County, Arizona, including intake, safety planning, case management, advocacy, lay legal advocacy, and resources and referrals to help survivors escape violent situations and build lives free from domestic abuse and sexual assault.
    • Social Services and Advocacy for Abuse Survivors
      Provides a range of social services in Pinal County, Arizona, including intake, safety planning, case management, advocacy, lay legal advocacy, education, group support, sexual violence services, and resources and referrals for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
    • Support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
      Provides comprehensive direct services including intake, safety planning, case management, advocacy, lay legal services, counseling, support groups, and referrals to community resources such as housing, employment, and public benefits. Services are available to survivors in Pinal County, including those residing in the La Casa De Pas shelter.
    • Support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
      Provides comprehensive direct services including safety planning, case management, advocacy, lay legal services, counseling, support groups, and referrals to help survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives. Services are available to clients at La Casa De Pas shelter and throughout Pinal County, Arizona.
  • Emergency Pet Shelter for Crisis Victims 4 activities
    • Animal Safe Home Network
      Operates an Animal Safe Home Network for victims of abuse.
    • Animal Safe Home Network
      Operates an Animal Safe Home Network for victims of abuse, providing a safe place for their pets.
    • Animal Safe Home Network
      Operates a program that provides temporary housing for pets of abuse survivors, enabling safer escape from violent situations by removing a key barrier to leaving abusers.
    • Animal Safe Home Network for abuse victims
      Operates a program that provides temporary shelter for pets of domestic violence survivors, enabling victims to escape abusive situations without leaving their animals behind.
  • Youth Internship Placement 4 activities
    • Internship Program
      Accepts student interns at Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s levels from disciplines including social work, psychology, counseling, and related fields, providing individual supervision and progress check-ins.
    • Internship Program
      Accepts student interns at Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s levels from disciplines such as social work, psychology, and counseling, providing individual supervision and progress check-ins.
    • Internship and supervision program
      Hosts student interns from social work, psychology, counseling, and related disciplines at Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s levels, providing individual supervision and progress check-ins to support professional development.
    • Internship and supervision program for students
      Accepts student interns from social work, psychology, counseling, and related disciplines at Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s levels, and provides them with individual supervision and progress check-ins through staff members.
  • Supervised Family Visitation Services 4 activities
    • Safe visitation and family support services
      Facilitates supervised visitation and provides transportation and documentation services for children and families impacted by domestic or sexual violence, particularly those referred by the Department of Child Safety in Pinal County.
    • Safe visitation and family support services
      Facilitates supervised visitation, transportation, and documentation services for children and families impacted by domestic or sexual violence, including those referred by the Department of Child Safety.
    • Supervised Visitation Services
      Facilitates safe visitation for children and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence, including supervised visitation, transportation, and documentation services for families referred by the Department of Child Safety.
    • Supervised Visitation Services
      Facilitates safe visitation for children and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence, including supervised visitation, transportation, and documentation services for families referred by the Department of Child Safety.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 3 activities
    • Client Transportation Services
      Provides transportation to clients for goals related to court/legal matters, financial needs, housing, medical appointments, work, and school.
    • Transportation Services
      Provides transportation to clients for goals related to court/legal matters, financial needs, housing, medical appointments, work, and school.
    • Transportation assistance for clients
      Provides transportation support to clients for essential activities including court appearances, medical appointments, work, school, housing searches, and financial needs.
  • Human Trafficking Awareness & Training 3 activities
    • Community Education and Training
      Provides education to law enforcement, courts, churches, schools, medical professionals, and other service providers to build community support systems for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
    • Community education and professional training
      Delivers educational programs and training to law enforcement, courts, schools, medical professionals, churches, and other community service providers to strengthen support systems and responses to domestic and sexual violence.
    • Community education and professional training
      Delivers educational programs and training to law enforcement, courts, schools, medical professionals, churches, and other community service providers to strengthen systems of support for abuse survivors and prevent future violence.
  • Violence Prevention Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Child Abuse Prevention Event
      Hosts an annual event focused on child abuse prevention topics, including internet crimes against children, child sex trafficking, and suicide prevention.
  • Free Civil Legal Assistance for Low-Income Communities 1 activity
    • Lay Legal Services
      Provides lay legal services to clients in the La Casa De Pas shelter and to anyone residing in Pinal County.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Annual child abuse prevention event
      Hosts an annual event focused on child abuse prevention, covering topics such as internet crimes against children, child sex trafficking, and suicide prevention.
    • Community Education and Prevention
      Provides education to law enforcement, courts, churches, schools, medical professionals, and other service providers to build community support systems and hosts an annual event on child abuse prevention topics including internet crimes against children, child sex trafficking, and suicide prevention.
    • Educational Resources and Support Groups
      Provides educational resources for survivors of sexual and domestic violence through support groups and one-on-one informal counseling, discussing topics like parenting, child abuse, power & control, types of abuse, sexual violence, consent, self-esteem, life skills, and safety planning.
    • Educational Resources and Support Groups
      Provides educational resources for survivors of sexual and domestic violence through support groups and one-on-one informal counseling, covering topics such as parenting, child abuse, power & control, types of abuse, sexual violence, consent, self-esteem, life skills, and safety planning.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.33M
Contributions & grants$3.38M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-48K
expenses
Total expenses$3.23M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.55M
Cash$282K
Investments$0
Liabilities$432K
Net assets$4.12M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICIA GRIFFIN EXEC. DIRECTOR 40 $118K
board members · 11
  • BOB JACKSON — CHAIRPERSON
  • CATHY KENYON — SECRETARY
  • CHRIS VASQUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • DORA DUARTE — DIRECTOR
  • GARYE VASQUEZ — VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • HENRY WADE — DIRECTOR
  • JACKIE GUTHRIE — DIRECTOR
  • JENNI CARDENAS — DIRECTOR
  • TOM RAMSDELL — DIRECTOR
  • TORRI ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • YONI HUMPHREY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • 211arizona.org Partner — Refers clients to community resources available through 211arizona.org
  • Department of Child Safety Partner — Refers families to the Supervised Visitation Program for services.
  • The Property Conference Center Partner — Venue partner for hosting the Hot Topics and Trends event on child abuse prevention.
  • findhelp.org Partner — Refers clients to community resources available through findhelp.org