irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.51MTHE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR CHILDREN. WHILE AT THE SHELTER, LOCATED CONFIDENTIALLY IN THE COUNTY, VICTIMS RECEIVE AROUND-THE-CLOCK ACCESS TO SUPPORT AND SERVICES STRUCTURED TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ADVOCACY, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING AND LEGAL SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Program
Offers individual, group, and family counseling for children in shelter to process trauma, express feelings, and engage in recreational activities in a safe environment.
Emergency Shelter Program
Provides confidential, 24/7 emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and their children for up to 90 days, including basic needs, counseling, and safety planning.
Nurturing Families Program (NFP)
Weekly group and individual support focusing on nonviolent parenting, empathy, self-worth, and healthy family roles for parents and children affected by domestic violence.
Safe Pets Program
Collaborates with the Warwick Valley Humane Society to provide temporary housing for pets of survivors, removing a barrier to leaving abusive environments.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 6 activities
- Advocacy and support services for survivors of interpersonal and sexual violenceProvides free and confidential advocacy, healing, and empowerment services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and abuse across Orange and Sullivan Counties, NY, through a network of service locations and cross-referral partnerships with community agencies.
- Delivering victim compensation and emergency financial assistance applicationsAssists survivors in applying for compensation and emergency awards through the NYS Office for Victim Services, including support for claims related to HIV prophylactic medications, medical costs, and other eligible expenses resulting from victimization.
- Operating emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and their childrenProvides 24/7 emergency shelter and comprehensive support services, including advocacy, case management, therapeutic counseling, legal assistance, and family programming, for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and their children. The organization operates a 17-bed facility offering stays up to 90 days, with on-site supportive counseling, weekly support groups, and a Nurturing Families Program to promote nonviolent parenting.
- Operating sexual assault services in Sullivan CountyProvides specialized sexual assault services to Sullivan County residents through the RISE program, including 24/7 crisis intervention, hospital advocacy, and support for survivors navigating the criminal justice system.
- Providing 24/7 crisis intervention and advocacy servicesOffers round-the-clock support, information, referrals, and crisis intervention to survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual trauma, domestic violence, and human trafficking through trained advocates. Services include hospital accompaniment by certified rape crisis advocates, assistance with protection orders, and advocacy throughout the criminal justice process from reporting to court proceedings.
- Providing supportive counseling and case management servicesOffers individual, group, and family counseling to survivors in shelter and community settings, along with tailored case management to connect clients with housing, medical care, employment, vocational training, and psychological services. Includes specialized programming for children affected by intimate partner violence.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Advocating for policy and systemic change to end violenceOperates ongoing programs aimed at ending domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and all forms of abuse through advocacy, community engagement, and systemic reform initiatives.
- Conducting community outreach, education, and prevention workshopsDelivers interactive workshops and trainings for youth, parents, school staff, and administrators on teen dating violence, bullying, consent, healthy relationships, and technology safety. Implements the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program to engage youth as leaders in violence prevention and promotes survivor-centered policies in schools.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Facilitating peer support and survivor storytellingCreates platforms for survivors to share experiences of grief and survival, including through facilitated support groups and storytelling opportunities that promote healing and community connection.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating a Safe Pets Program for domestic violence survivorsPartners with the Warwick Valley Humane Society to provide temporary housing for pets of domestic violence survivors, enabling survivors to access emergency shelter without leaving pets behind.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Providing transportation and communication access for clientsOffers transportation assistance for clients to attend appointments and ensures access to internet and telephone services in shelters to support connections with resources, family, friends, and employment or housing opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.75M
Contributions & grants$4.29M75%
Program service revenue$1.30M23%
Investment income$76K1%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$5.00M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.56M
Cash$2.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$8.53M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLYANN KOSTYAL-LARRIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140K |
| SARITA GREEN-PESANTE | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $120K |
board members · 13
- ANNA GIBBS — TREASURER
- CHRISTINE FITZGERALD — PRESIDENT
- CRYSTAL JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- DR JANETTE MCCOY MCKAY — DIRECTOR
- JANNELLE KOSZAREK — DIRECTOR
- KIM LEAKE — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE BROWN — DIRECTOR
- LIZ O'HALLORAN — DIRECTOR
- MANDY IVES — DIRECTOR
- MARIE CANTU — DIRECTOR
- MARIE VEGA-BYRNE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MEGAN BAMBINO — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE RICHARDS — SECRETARY
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Abilities First Partner — Kelly Martinez is Chief Admin Officer at Abilities First and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Assemblyman Matt Slater Partner — Collaborated on introducing legislation to extend shelter stay duration for domestic violence survivors.
- Atlas Studios Partner — Produced a video featuring survivor stories in collaboration with Fearless! Hudson Valley.
- BVisible with Mel Partner — Melanie Richards is Founder of BVisible with Mel and serves as Secretary on Fearless! Hudson Valley's Board of Directors
- Beyond Rubies Partner — Marie Vega- Byrne is a Life Coach at Beyond Rubies and serves as Vice President on Fearless! Hudson Valley's Board of Directors
- Candid Network — Profiled by Candid for nonprofit data and transparency.
- Cantu Family Chiropractic Partner — Dr. Marie Cantu is Owner of Cantu Family Chiropractic and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated by Charity Navigator for transparency and accountability.
- Crystal Run Village Partner — Kim Leake is AR Coordinator at Crystal Run Village and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Dutchess Community College Partner — Dr. Janette McCoy-McKay is a Professor at DCC, MSMC & more and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share mission-related content and engage supporters.
- Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. Partner — Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
- Garnet Health Medical Center Partner — Longtime partner providing office space within the hospital and collaborating on sexual assault services for Sullivan County residents.
- Guidestar Network — Recipient of Guidestar's Transparency Seal.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to amplify mission and connect with community.
- Keller Williams Realty Partner — Anna Gibbs is a Manager at Keller Williams Realty and serves as Treasurer on Fearless! Hudson Valley's Board of Directors
- Mount Saint Mary College Partner — Dr. Janette McCoy-McKay is a Professor at DCC, MSMC & more and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Orange County Government Government — Collaborates with Fearless! Hudson Valley through its Youth Bureau to support youth services.
- Orange County Safe Homes Project Partner — Original name of the organization when founded in 1986, which evolved into Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc.
- Orange County Youth Bureau Funder — Partial funder of the Fearless! Education Program.
- Pratt & Whitney Partner — Vanesa Claudio is Senior Operations Manager at Pratt & Whitney and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- PwC Partner — Leslie Brown is an Assurance Manager at PwC and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Senator Rob Rolison Partner — Collaborated on introducing legislation to extend shelter stay duration for domestic violence survivors.
- Sullivan County Government Government — Partners with Fearless! Hudson Valley through its Youth Bureau to support youth services.
- Sullivan County Youth Bureau Funder — Partial funder of the Fearless! Education Program.
- The Rider's Closet Partner — Christine Fitzgerald serves as Executive Director at The Rider's Closet and is President of Fearless! Hudson Valley's Board of Directors
- Walden Savings Bank Partner — Crystal Johnson is AVP at Walden Savings Bank and serves as a Board Member for Fearless! Hudson Valley
- Warwick Valley Humane Society Partner — Collaborates with Fearless! Hudson Valley to provide temporary housing for pets of domestic violence survivors through the Safe Pets Program.
strategies · 4
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.
- Bystander Intervention for Youth Violence Preventionmethodology: bystander_interventionBy training youth to recognize early signs of abuse and intervene safely, the organization prevents interpersonal violence because peer-led cultural change normalizes accountability and shifts community norms around consent and safety.
- Collaborative Community and Cross-System Partnershipsmethodology: collaborative-community-partnershipBy partnering with community organizations, medical providers, and allied agencies—including through co-location and cross-referral networks—the organization expands access to comprehensive care because survivors receive coordinated, seamless support across legal, medical, and social service systems.
- Integrated Prevention and Direct Support Modelmethodology: integrated_support_and_preventionBy combining direct victim services with prevention education and community-wide advocacy, the organization addresses interpersonal and sexual violence systemically because early intervention and sustained support jointly disrupt cycles of abuse and build accountable communities.
- Survivor-Centered Approachmethodology: survivor-centeredBy centering survivors as experts on their own lives and prioritizing autonomy, agency, confidentiality, and compassion, the organization increases engagement, trust, and effectiveness of support services because it restores power and dignity to those affected by violence.