named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Healing Circles
Facilitated circle gatherings using restorative practices for individuals affected by child sexual abuse, including survivors, those who caused harm and seek accountability, and their loved ones. Participation is voluntary and structured around shared listening and witnessing.
Hidden Water Podcast
Monthly podcast series featuring conversations on healing, accountability, art, and community safety, hosted by members of the Hidden Water community.
Safe(r) Adult Training
12-week community-based program that equips adults with tools to prevent child sexual abuse, recognize boundary-crossing behaviors, respond to disclosures with care, and foster safer environments through intentional communication.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 3 activities
- 12-week virtual training program to prevent child sexual harmOffers a 12-week virtual training program for adults to prevent child sexual abuse and support healing by recognizing boundary-crossing behaviors and responding to disclosures with care.
- Community-based education and support for preventing child sexual abuseProvides education and support to help adults recognize boundary-crossing behaviors, respond supportively to disclosures, and prevent recurrence of child sexual abuse, grounded in a community-developed curriculum.
- Thought leadership and public education on sexual harmEngages in advocacy and thought leadership by sharing newsletters, articles, media conversations, and perspectives on healing, accountability, and prevention related to sexual harm, informed by years of facilitating circles with affected individuals and families.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Alternative healing response for families affected by child sexual abuseProvides an alternative, community-based response to the aftermath of child sexual abuse focused on healing for individuals and families, using circle practices and stewardship by trained Keepers to support group safety and collective healing processes.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Healing Circles for individuals impacted by sexual harmProvides structured group support through Healing Circles that create non-judgmental, confidential spaces for personal reflection, behavior change, and relational transformation for individuals affected by child sexual abuse, with seasonal registration and participation by hundreds annually.
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Peacemaking Circle facilitation trainingConducts training programs that teach the peacemaking circle process, including its values, structure, facilitation techniques, and practical applications, to build capacity for community-led healing and conflict transformation.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast on safety, dignity, and accountabilityProduces and publishes a monthly podcast series that explores themes of safety, dignity, and accountability through conversations integrating art, humor, and digital culture.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Workshops on healing, accountability, and self-careHosts a variety of workshops focused on healing, relational health, and self-care, including offerings such as "Reclaiming Pleasure," "The Body Remembers, the Parent Rewrites," "Circle of Sound," and Gentle Chair Yoga for Grounding, facilitated by trained professionals and offered in-person and virtually.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- MultiColor Experiences for shared healing across family systemsOffers MultiColor Experiences that bring together individuals from different family system color groups to share experiences and build mutual understanding while maintaining personal healing boundaries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$415K
Contributions & grants$379K92%
Program service revenue$35K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$429K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$358K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$261K
Cash$229K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$254K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CLEMANTS | FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $156K |
| LAURENT RAPPAPORT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $960 |
board members · 9
- ANNE MARIE MCFAYDEN — DIRECTOR
- ARLANA BETTELYOUN — DIRECTOR
- JASON CRAIGE HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- KATE LAUER — TREASURER
- KAY PRANIS — SECRETARY
- LATOYA LANGLEY — DIRECTOR
- LILIANA RIVA PALACIO — DIRECTOR
- RICKA KOHNSTAMM — PRESIDENT
- WILMA LINARES — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and registration notifications
- Help For Children Funder — Foundational supporter providing capital investment into Hidden Water's initiatives.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for outreach and registration notifications
- New York Women’s Foundation Funder — Provided funding that enabled the creation of Hidden Water's website and supported organizational initiatives.
- The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Funder — Foundational supporter providing capital investment into Hidden Water's initiatives.
- Valentine Perry Snyder Funder — Foundational supporter providing capital investment into Hidden Water's initiatives.
- World Childhood Foundation Funder — Foundational supporter providing capital investment into Hidden Water's initiatives.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the virtual platform for delivering training sessions.
- organizations working in child sexual abuse and related fields Partner — Seeks to build collaborative partnerships with organizations addressing child sexual abuse to amplify collective impact.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anti-Racism as Foundational to Healing and Preventionmethodology: anti_racismBy actively dismantling oppressive power structures and supremacy culture within individuals and institutions, we create equitable conditions for healing, because addressing systemic oppression is necessary to prevent child sexual abuse and build authentic community safety.
- Family-Systems Approach with Individual Accountabilitymethodology: family_systems_approachBy addressing child sexual abuse as a family-systemic issue, we promote healing and prevent recurrence, because recognizing interconnected roles enables both individual responsibility and collective recovery without retraumatizing survivors.
- Peer-Based Learning and Witness in Healingmethodology: peer_witness_healingBy creating affinity groups and peer-witness spaces, we enable healing through shared experience and mutual recognition, because individuals process trauma more effectively when seen and validated by others with similar roles and histories.
- Restorative Justice Circles for Community Healingmethodology: restorative_justice_circlesBy using restorative justice circles rooted in indigenous practices, we create structured, dialog-based processes that repair harm and strengthen communities, because collective dialogue fosters accountability and prevents escalation of sexual harm.
- Three-Phase Healing Journey Toward Preventionmethodology: three_phase_healingBy guiding individuals through a sequenced process of individual healing, collective healing, and prevention readiness, we build lasting safety and capacity to interrupt abuse cycles, because sustained transformation requires developmental progression across relational levels.