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LifeWire

Together Against Domestic Violence

four stars

91.39

P.O. Box 6398 Bellevue, WA 98008
tel: (425) 562-8840   Web Site
EIN: 91-1190193

Board Leadership
Darryl Roberts
President

CEO
Rachel Krinsky
Executive Director

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.39 four stars
  Financial 94.80 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1982, LifeWire (formerly Eastside Domestic Violence Program) works to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. LifeWire provides safety, life-changing programs and supportive services to survivors and their children throughout their individual journey to regain strength and courage. We provide a continuum of innovative services that help victims survive abuse, mend and rebuild their lives. From advocacy and counseling to flexible housing solutions, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and supportive services for survivors and their families as they work their way through domestic violence, legal issues, homelessness and ongoing barriers to independence.

Founded in 1982, LifeWire (formerly Eastside Domestic Violence Program) works to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. LifeWire provides safety, life-changing programs and supportive services to survivors and their children throughout their individual journey to regain strength and courage. We provide a continuum of innovative services that help victims survive abuse, mend and rebuild their lives. From advocacy and counseling to flexible housing solutions, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and supportive services for survivors and their families as they work their way through domestic violence, legal issues, homelessness and ongoing barriers to independence.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of homeless participants engaged in housing services
743
Number of clients participating in educational programs
15,669
Number of clients served
4,252
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This impact information is current as of October 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

94.80

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 91.0%
  Administrative Expenses 5.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.60
  Program Expenses Growth 9.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 16.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by LifeWire on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by LifeWire on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
LifeWire (WA) 91.39 four stars
SAFEHOME (KS) 92.98 four stars
The Family Place (TX) 93.52 four stars
The SAFE Alliance (TX) 96.37 four stars
Domestic Violence Project (OH) 86.79 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,321,867
   Federated Campaigns $179,135
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $356,820
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $2,179,173
Total Contributions $4,036,995
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $4,036,995
   Other Revenue $16,280
TOTAL REVENUE $4,053,275
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,390,202
   Administrative Expenses $191,023
   Fundraising Expenses $91,901
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,673,126
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $380,149
   
Net Assets $2,101,565

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Domestic Violence Housing First $1,027,269 30.3%
Survivor Advocacy Services $669,021 19.7%
Emergency Shelter $654,616 19.3%

Ratings History
LifeWire has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 02/01/2019 91.39 four stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 92.81 four stars
2016-12 04/01/2018 91.05 four stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 90.44 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.00 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 84.13 three stars
2013-12 02/01/2015 84.15 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 91-1190193
Name in IRS Master File LIFEWIRE
NTEE Code P43
NTEE Classification Family Violence Shelters, Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (125) Giving information or opinion (see also Advocacy)
(994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(569) Referral service (social agencies)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 1983
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$111,592 3.03% Rachel Krinsky Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$22,275 0.60% Linda Hall Interim Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
LifeWire (WA) 91.39 four stars
Partnership Against Domestic Violence (GA) 94.92 four stars
The Blue Bench (CO) 89.35 three stars
The SAFE Alliance (TX) 96.37 four stars
New Life Center (AZ) 90.72 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

LifeWire
P.O. Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008
tel: (425) 562-8840
fax: (425) 649-0752
EIN: 91-1190193

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Board Leadership

Darryl Roberts
President

CEO

Rachel Krinsky
Executive Director

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