irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.93MCLINICAL SERVICES REACHED 2,628 ADULTS AND CHILDREN LAST YEAR, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING; SAFETY PLANNING/DANGER ASSESSMENTS, AND REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OTHER URGENT NEEDS. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.
- #2 $3.88MTRANSITIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER HOUSED 116 ADULTS AND 142 CHILDREN, WITH 59 CLIENTS DISCHARGED AND SERVED THROUGH POST-SHELTER SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LEGAL REFERRALS. SANCTUARY'S 4 EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS HOUSED 65 ADULTS AND 107 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE AWARDED DIRECT FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE, FOOD, EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Services
Provides individual, family, and group counseling; safety planning; danger assessments; and referrals for medical, mental health, and urgent needs to survivors of domestic violence and trafficking
EMPOWER Center
Multi-service walk-in center supporting people in the sex trade and survivors of sexual violence, including assault and female genital mutilation
Economic Empowerment Program (EEP)
Helps clients achieve economic self-sufficiency through career readiness resources, job training, and financial assistance for education, childcare, and transportation
Legal Center
Offers legal assistance in family law, immigration, trafficking, and related matters for survivors of gender-based violence
Transitional and Emergency Shelters
Operates five shelters city-wide including the Sarah Burke House Transitional Shelter and four crisis shelters named after Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Harriet Tubman
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Advocate for policy change to end gender violenceEngages in legislative and policy advocacy to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and gender-based violence. Former board members and ambassadors support advocacy and fundraising efforts.
- Conduct outreach, education, and community trainingReaches over 12,000 community members annually through education and training programs on domestic violence, sex trafficking, and gender-based violence prevention.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver specialized legal advocacy and expand access to justiceProvides legal services in family law, immigration, trafficking, and criminal defense; secured plea deals avoiding violent felony charges and supports survivors in securing safe housing. Launched targeted programs for college sexual assault survivors, incarcerated individuals, and Orthodox Jewish survivors.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers, pro bono professionals, and internsEngages more than 3,200 volunteers annually, including 1,230 pro bono attorneys, to extend service capacity. Offers internships for social work, law, and other graduate and undergraduate students across departments.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Enhance organizational effectiveness and strategic growthDeveloped a three-year strategic plan focused on impact, excellence, and equity. Built a results-focused evaluation framework, improved data systems, expanded the Program Evaluation team, and grew the annual budget from $15 million to $32 million through increased public and private funding.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fund critical survivor services through major gifts and fundraising initiativesSecures and deploys transformational six-figure planned gifts and other private funding to support essential services for survivors. Participates as a charity partner in the TCS New York City Marathon, organizing teams to raise funds and awareness.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operate multi-service centers and specialized programs for vulnerable populationsRuns the EMPOWER Center, a walk-in center for people in the sex trade and survivors of sexual violence, including assault and female genital mutilation. Also operates shelters and delivers services at all five NYC Family Justice Centers.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organize in-kind donation drives and holiday programmingOrganizes donation drives for self-care kits, baby items, clothing, toys, winter coats, and professional attire. Hosts holiday events including Thanksgiving celebrations, care packages for shelter clients, and kid-friendly activities through volunteer engagement.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive direct services to survivors of gender-based violenceServes over 9,200 adults and children annually through counseling, safety planning, shelter, legal advocacy, and financial assistance. Operates five shelters in New York City housing nearly 500 individuals each year and provides post-shelter support including case management and legal referrals.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Support economic empowerment and workforce developmentOffers the Economic Empowerment Program, where 80–85% of participants graduate with career readiness skills and 65% secure employment within one year. Connects participants with working professionals for mentoring and networking, and launched a worker cooperative initiative.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.33M
Contributions & grants$26.35M84%
Program service revenue$4.59M15%
Investment income$304K1%
Other revenue$77K
expenses
Total expenses$33.65M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$25.29M
Grants paid out$2.22M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$39.81M
Cash$4.04M
Investments$1.18M
Liabilities$15.99M
Net assets$23.82M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY H KLUGER | CEO | 45 | $333K |
| ELIZABETH RADCLIFFE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $268K |
| DORCHEN LEIDHOLDT | SR. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL CENTER | 35 | $257K |
| LISA MUELLER | CHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $249K |
| SHELLY ROSE | SR. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 35 | $249K |
| GENIE COLBERT | CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER | 35 | $231K |
| TATYANA KOPYT | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $218K |
| LAURA FERNANDEZ | SENIOR CLINICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $218K |
| SVATI K SHASHANK | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $185K |
board members · 16
- ABBY F KOHNSTAMM — BOARD MEMBER
- ALITA T WINGFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- ALIYA KARMALLY SAHAI — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- ANA L OLIVEIRA — BOARD MEMBER
- ANITA KAWATRA — VICE PRESIDENT
- CLAUDIA HAMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DENIS J MCINERNEY — PRESIDENT (OUTGOING)
- DIANA BRUMMER — BOARD MEMBER
- FLORE BAPTISTE — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCESCA ODELL — TREASURER
- GARRARD R BEENEY — BOARD MEMBER
- GREGORY BAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- IDA HOGHOOGHI — BOARD MEMBER
- INGRID BILOWICH-VON AHN — BOARD MEMBER
- IRIS CHIU — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMILA ABSTON MAYFIELD — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partners with Amazon through a Wishlist program to fulfill in-kind donation needs for survivors.
- Career Advancement Network Partner — Provides career readiness resources and professional networking support to the Economic Empowerment Program.
- Chief Judge’s Justice Task Force Government — Judge Kluger is a member, reflecting institutional connection to state-level justice reform efforts.
- Columbia Law School Partner — Cosponsors the Abely Awards with Sanctuary for Families.
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Partner — Hosts the annual Abely Awards event with Sanctuary for Families.
- District Attorney’s Office Partner — Refers survivors to Sanctuary’s EMPOWER Center for supportive services and legal advocacy.
- Family Council Partner — Volunteer group composed of parents and children that organizes holiday events, care packages, and clothing drives for clients.
- Independent Commission on NYC Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform Government — Judge Kluger is a member, indicating formal involvement in city criminal justice reform initiatives.
- Izzy Platform Partner — Collaborates with Izzy Platform to provide live chat access to advocates for survivors.
- Legal Advisory Council Partner — Group of legal professionals who support the Legal Center through pro bono work, event planning, and hosting the annual Abely Awards.
- Manhattan District Attorney’s Special Victims Division Government — Judge Kluger serves on the Advisory Committee, indicating an official advisory relationship between Sanctuary for Families and the office.
- Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) Government — Judge Kluger serves on the Advisory Council, reflecting an ongoing advisory relationship with the city office.
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Partner — Hosts the EMPOWER Center at its facility located at 227 Madison Street.
- NYRR (New York Road Runners) Partner — Organization that designates Sanctuary for Families as a charity partner for the marathon.
- New York Government — State in which Sanctuary for Families operates as a leading service provider and advocate for survivors of gender violence.
- New York City Family Justice Centers Partner — Collaborates with all five NYC Family Justice Centers to provide services for victims of domestic violence.
- New York Nonprofit Media Partner — Judge Kluger serves on the advisory board, indicating a formal partnership or collaborative relationship.
- New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts Government — Judge Kluger serves on this state judicial committee, indicating formal engagement with New York State judiciary structures.
- President’s Council Partner — Group of former board members and supporters who serve as ambassadors and contribute to fundraising and advocacy.
- Pro Bono Council Partner — Young professional volunteers who provide pro bono legal representation, organize children’s events, and host the Above & Beyond Benefit.
- Richard “Dick” Burgheim Partner — Longtime supporter who contributed editorial expertise and left a transformational six-figure planned gift to support Sanctuary for Families’ services for survivors.
- TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Charity partner for the 2026 marathon, enabling fundraising participation by Sanctuary for Families.
- local, national and international partners from the private and public sectors Partner — Collaborates with local, national, and international private and public sector partners in outreach, advocacy, and direct service work.
- pro bono attorneys Partner — Collaborates with 1,230 pro bono attorneys who contribute legal services to extend program reach.
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.
- Continuum of Care for Long-Term Stabilitymethodology: continuum_of_careBy supporting survivors through a phased model that begins with emergency shelter and transitions into post-shelter services, the organization promotes long-term independence because sustained, stage-appropriate support reduces recidivism into abusive environments.
- Survivor-Centered Holistic Care Modelmethodology: holistic_client_supportBy addressing clients' cultural, physical, emotional, economic, and spiritual needs within a unified framework, the organization improves engagement and long-term outcomes because holistic support reduces systemic barriers and fosters sustainable recovery from gender-based violence.
- Trauma-Informed, Integrated Service and Advocacy Approachmethodology: integrated-service-and-advocacyBy combining direct services—such as crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and clinical care—with systemic advocacy, the organization addresses both immediate safety and root causes of gender violence because integrated models increase survivor autonomy and reduce re-traumatization.
- Universal Access and Equity-Oriented Outreachmethodology: universal_accessBy removing eligibility barriers based on gender, immigration status, or other factors and prioritizing outreach to underserved communities, the organization increases access to life-saving services because equitable access ensures marginalized survivors are not excluded from care.