2017-11-12T11:14:44-00:00 2017-06-30 Wisehart Wimette Assoc PLC 159 River Road Essex Junction VT 05452 990 2016-07-01 030283657 Steps to End Domestic Violence Inc STEP 8026583131 PO Box 1535 Burlington VT 05402 Kelly Dougherty Executive Director 2017-11-12 true Kirk Wisehart 8028791055 2017-11-12 50.255.140.61 2017-11-12 16:03:16 ES P 614DFB8177B0A7AB01D5DE1825F939E584786B7B 1C5D0FD3B75E7CCEEA7D70C8C74C83C9B418C667 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Kelly Dougherty PO Box 1535 Burlington VT 05402 1391438 false X www.stepsVT.org X 1974 VT See Schedule O 11 11 34 90 0 1157229 1311100 0 376 354 68942 64245 1226547 1375699 82749 33705 0 897479 929451 0 127707 321039 260941 1301267 1224097 -74720 151602 630054 769210 196621 184325 433433 584885 X See Schedule O false false 352868 5825 See Schedule O - Emergency Housing 191243 27880 See Schedule O - Economic Justice 141607 See Schedule O - Hotline 350354 1036072 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 34 true false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Wanda Bezio 8026583131 PO Box 1535 Burlington VT 05402 Robin Grace Chair 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Sue Gordon Vice Chair 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Chant Treasurer 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Savard - left FY 17 Former Secretary 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Anna Niemiec Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Dean Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Agnes Cook Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Gail Beck Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Cady Goudreau Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Chapple-Sokol Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Mariah Ogden Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Bell Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Dougherty Executive Director 040.00 X 72358 0 5798 72358 5798 false false false 1 113907 20135 629768 547290 58116 1311100 354 354 79984 20135 15739 64245 79984 1375699 80338 21131 21131 12574 12574 0 0 78603 70743 3930 3930 0 700033 589448 35452 75133 0 85369 74984 2025 8360 65446 55500 3096 6850 0 0 11934 7830 3316 788 0 0 5233 1936 108 3189 1485 729 756 35193 26176 6203 2814 0 0 59063 49994 2232 6837 12331 11677 272 382 0 5461 4482 979 0 0 33965 30538 1714 1713 15034 13386 919 729 Shelter and Childrens Supplies 9125 9125 Outreach 1076 997 79 Membership Dues 5761 4798 541 422 Miscellaneous 11412 4841 470 6101 53868 45183 40 8645 1224097 1036072 60318 127707 94863 91581 95812 20831 86123 71038 5329 5140 647969 443540 225455 204429 121357 375076 1115 1115 630054 769210 83713 79325 7908 105000 105000 196621 184325 X 405605 526973 27828 57912 433433 584885 630054 769210 151602 -150 X false true X true false X 1084032 1024538 1113719 1157229 1311100 5690618 1084032 1024538 1113719 1157229 1311100 5690618 5690618 393 296 56 376 354 1475 66603 49671 47003 68942 64245 296464 5988557 0.95020 0.95520 X 0.00000 0.00000 Part II Section B Line 10 Net income from fundraising events RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 32046 32046 419309 285618 133691 196614 157922 38692 204429 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 1436197 44909 15739 60648 1375549 150 150 1375699 1284745 44909 15739 60648 1224097 1224097 X 2 The Organization annually files an IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt Form Income Tax, tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination by tax authorities for the years prior to 2014. In the normal course of business, the Organization is subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Organization believes it has taken no uncertain tax positions that could have an effect on its financial statements. XI 2d Fundraising expenses reported on Schedule G XII 2d Fundraising expenses reported on Schedule G Take Steps in Their Shoes 23829 12500 11329 6102 Holiday Mailing 21433 975 20458 2944 5 54857 6660 48197 6693 100119 20135 79984 15739 15739 64245 true Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington VT 05401 030216305 21131 Economic Justice Program 1 Emergency Assistance 171 6590 Rental Assistance 15 5984 X Program Supplies 1 58116 Market Value Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 98,130, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Childrens and Youth Services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 113,708, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Legal Advocacy Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 138,516, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Education and Outreach Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Steps to End Domestic Violence is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to providing services to those who have experienced domestic abuse, their children and the community through direct service programs, education and outreach. All services are free and open to all. Form 990, Part I, Line 6 Steps to End Domestic Violences 90 active volunteers provide support across all programs in the organization. This includes staffing the 24 hour hotline, assisting in childrens playgroups, co-facilitating educational trainings and staffing special events. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Steps to End Domestic Violence is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to providing services to those who have experienced domestic abuse, their children and the community through direct service programs, education and outreach. All services are free and open to all. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a The Emergency Housing Program EHP meets the immediate need for safe housing as well as advocacy and support for those fleeing domestic violence. Emergency Housing staff provide safety planning and advocacy for safe housing if our emergency shelter is not available or appropriate, and refers to other social service providers, as needed. Advocates provide referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing, medical assistance, financial assistance, parenting support, follow-up services, and ongoing support including education on the causes and effects of domestic abuse. Staff also assists in the search for safe and affordable housing using individualized housing search plans. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b The Economic Justice Program EJP is a programmatic response to the reality that the path to safety and violence-free lives for those who have experienced domestic violence must include access to economic resources. Lack of access to affordable, safe housing, stable income and employment, health insurance, transportation and other basic needs narrows the options for many victims. EJPs mission is to work with individuals and systems to break down the barriers that prevent access to crucial economic resources. EJP staff help service users regain confidence in personal finance, build employment readiness, and secure transitional and permanent housing. Within the EJP is the Transitional Housing Program. Steps to End Domestic Violence and Burlington Housing Authority BHA collaborate on an 11-unit apartment complex, Sophies Place, to which those who have experienced domestic violence have priority for available units. Steps to End Domestic Violence also provides transitional housing in a scattered site model in which rental assistance may be provided for those living in housing units throughout the community. Advocates work with participants as they stabilize housing. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c The Organizations 24/7 Hotline functions as the first response to those in need. Hotline staff and volunteers provide crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, emergency housing screening, and referrals to agency programs and external programs. The hotline is available to anyone who has questions or concerns about domestic violence, either in their own relationship or with respect to a friend or family member. Members of the deaf community access the hotline via TTY, and those with limited English proficiency have immediate telephonic access to interpreters. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d The Childrens and Youth Services Program CYSP offers crisis intervention, advocacy for the rights and needs of children in the shelter and in the community. Other services include childcare, recreational activities, and educational/therapeutic playgroups for pre and school-aged children. All groups are open to children referred through Steps to End Domestic Violence hotline, school social workers and other service providers. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d The Legal Advocacy Program LAP provides support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse in navigating legal systems such as the Family and District Courts, law enforcement and the Department of Corrections. Legal Advocates provide individuals with information, referrals and support, court forms and preparation for court hearings and accompaniment to hearings in both the civil and criminal court systems. Legal Advocates also provide assistance in the process of obtaining protection orders. The Legal Advocacy Program offers a free legal clinic to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. The Legal Clinic is comprised of Steps to End Domestic Violence staff members, volunteer paralegals and volunteer attorneys. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d The Education and Prevention Program EPP provides information and awareness about domestic abuse and Steps to End Domestic Violence programs and services in a wide variety of settings in the community such as public events, high schools and colleges, community organizations, and businesses. We also work to develop ongoing internal resources on topics including domestic abuse in underserved populations, current trends in domestic abuse, and ongoing educational opportunities in the community. The Education and Prevention Program also offers prevention and intervention programming for youth. Through interactive workshops, youth learn to recognize safe and supportive relationships as well as unhealthy ones, and identify various forms of abuse. Steps to End Domestic Violence EPP also trains high school students to become Peer Advocates, providing information and support to teens exposed to dating violence. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of the Form 990 - The reviewed Form 990 is distributed to members of the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Enforcement of conflicts policy - Members of the Board of Directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Compensation process for top official - The Board of Directors negotiates the Executive Directors salary annually. Additionally, there are written employment contracts. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents disclosure explanation - Governing documents are made available upon request.