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Project Sanctuary

Changing How Military Families Heal

four stars

93.98

P.O. Box 1563 Granby, CO 80446
tel: (720) 561-9193   Web Site
EIN: 26-1410596

Board Leadership
Ron Testa
Chair

CEO
Heather Ehle
Founder, CEO

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.98 four stars
  Financial 92.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Believing that when one person serves the whole family serves, Project Sanctuary takes a human-centered, solution-based approach to helping military families heal and move forward in life. Through innovative long-term programming focused on connectedness, we restore hope and empower families to recover and thrive.

Believing that when one person serves the whole family serves, Project Sanctuary takes a human-centered, solution-based approach to helping military families heal and move forward in life. Through innovative long-term programming focused on connectedness, we restore hope and empower families to recover and thrive.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Percent of funding directed to mission
89
Number of service participants who commit suicide
1
Number of clients served
911
Number of therapeutic retreats offered
30
Perecentage increase in quality of relationships following a therapeutic retreat
17
Percentage increase in feelings of life purpose
10
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, 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

92.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 86.1%
  Administrative Expenses 4.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.81
  Program Expenses Growth 16.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Project Sanctuary on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Project Sanctuary 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

Constituent Voice

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How is the organization collecting feedback?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc), Paper surveys, Case management notes
How is the organization using feedback?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
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Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Project Sanctuary (CO) 93.98 four stars
Operation Second Chance (MD) 100.00 four stars
Operation First Response (VA) 91.16 four stars
Air Warrior Courage Foundation (MD) 91.75 four stars
USO of Metropolitan New York (NY) 91.45 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,845,834
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $174,986
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,020,820
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,020,820
   Other Revenue $175,798
TOTAL REVENUE $2,196,618
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,658,972
   Administrative Expenses $125,527
   Fundraising Expenses $235,200
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,019,699
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $176,919
   
Net Assets $1,368,709

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
Therapeutic Retreat Program $1,533,314 92.4%
Walton's Warriors Program $64,720 3.9%

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

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 02/01/2020 93.98 four stars
2017-12 11/01/2018 96.66 four stars
2016-12 10/01/2017 92.02 four stars
2016-12 09/01/2017 89.24 three stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 97.17 four stars
2014-12 10/01/2016 89.17 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 26-1410596
Name in IRS Master File A SANCTUARY FOR MILITARY FAMILIES INC
NTEE Code W30
NTEE Classification Military, Veterans' Organizations
NTEE Type Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
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 March, 2008
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
None reported -- Heather Ehle Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Project Sanctuary (CO) 93.98 four stars
Building Homes for Heroes (NY) 93.42 four stars
Soldiers' Angels (TX) 92.61 four stars
Operation Healing Forces (FL) 96.11 four stars
USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (VA) 90.03 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Project Sanctuary
P.O. Box 1563
Granby, CO 80446
tel: (720) 561-9193
EIN: 26-1410596

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Board Leadership

Ron Testa
Chair

CEO

Heather Ehle
Founder, CEO

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