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The Women's Center of Tarrant County

To inspire and empower women, men and children to overcome violence, crisis and poverty

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four stars

94.05

1723 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76110
tel: (817) 927-4040   Web Site
EIN: 75-1501868

Board Leadership
Janeen Lamkin
Chair

CEO
Laura M. Hilgart
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.05 four stars
  Financial 91.59 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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The mission of The Women's Center is to inspire and empower women, men and children to overcome violence, crisis and poverty. Every year, the Center serves more than 140,000 people of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The Center works with these individuals to help them muster the power and courage to confront crisis, triumph over desperate situations, and build new skills and strategies that will improve their lives. Today, the Women's Center offers one of the most comprehensive rape crisis and victim services programs in the country, is a leader in employment programs for unemployed and underemployed people, and serves as a constant source of support for women and families in crisis and transition.

The mission of The Women's Center is to inspire and empower women, men and children to overcome violence, crisis and poverty. Every year, the Center serves more than 140,000 people of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The Center works with these individuals to help them muster the power and courage to confront crisis, triumph over desperate situations, and build new skills and strategies that will improve their lives. Today, the Women's Center offers one of the most comprehensive rape crisis and victim services programs in the country, is a leader in employment programs for unemployed and underemployed people, and serves as a constant source of support for women and families in crisis and transition.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of clients served
155,049
Number of volunteers
563
Percentage of clients who complete therapy and achieve their treatment goals to heal from the effects of violence or crisis.
90
Number of children who disclosed current or past abuse to a Women’s Center trainer after participating in our Play it Safe! child abuse and sexual assault prevention program.
305
Number of people who called our General Counseling Helpline for crisis counseling and problem solving assistance.
2,186
Percentage of clients served through rapid employment services, who found employment and continued to be employed one year later.
92
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This impact information is current as of July 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

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91.59

Accountability & Transparency

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100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2018 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)		 91.6%
  Administrative Expenses 3.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.47
  Program Expenses Growth 1.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Women's Center of Tarrant County on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Women's Center of Tarrant County 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
The Women's Center of Tarrant County (TX) 94.05 four stars
Abby's House (MA) 93.86 four stars
Community Action Stops Abuse (FL) 92.75 four stars
Women In Distress of Broward County (FL) 92.00 four stars
New Friends New Life (TX) 90.54 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,239,665
   Federated Campaigns $782,489
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $243,005
   Related Organizations $50,700
   Government Grants $1,654,810
Total Contributions $3,970,669
   Program Service Revenue $103,446
Total Primary Revenue $4,074,115
   Other Revenue $102,523
TOTAL REVENUE $4,176,638
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,977,314
   Administrative Expenses $168,774
   Fundraising Expenses $216,313
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,362,401
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-185,763
   
Net Assets $10,723,053

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
Rape Crisis & Victims Services $2,069,184 52.0%
Employment Solutions $1,341,526 33.7%
General Counseling $566,604 14.2%

Ratings History
The Women's Center of Tarrant County has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-09 12/01/2018 94.05 four stars
2016-09 02/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 99.67 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 03/01/2016 97.50 four stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 91.83 four stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 94.89 four stars
2011-12 09/01/2013 95.64 four 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 75-1501868
Name in IRS Master File WOMENS CENTER OF TARRANT COUNTY INC
NTEE Code F42
NTEE Classification Rape Victim Services
NTEE Type Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (569) Referral service (social agencies)
(566) Job training, counseling, or assistance
(565) Credit counseling an assistance
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 October, 1985
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
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  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$107,875 2.47% Laura M. Hilgart President, Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Women's Center of Tarrant County (TX) 94.05 four stars
The Center for Women and Families (KY) 87.74 three stars
Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence (AZ) 96.42 four stars
Hubbard House (FL) 90.74 four stars
New Friends New Life (TX) 90.54 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Women's Center of Tarrant County
1723 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX 76110
tel: (817) 927-4040
EIN: 75-1501868

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Board Leadership

Janeen Lamkin
Chair

CEO

Laura M. Hilgart
President, CEO

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