National Center for Victims of Crime
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Center for Victims of Crime does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
NCVC does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
NCVC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
In response to this report, NCVC states, in part that:
"The organization is audited annually and has not had any findings in recent years."
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
NCVC does not meet this Standard because the 2023 annual report did not include:
- A roster of the board of directors.
- 2023 financial information.
National Center for Victims of Crime meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, VA
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) reports that it works to advocate for crime victims’ rights, train professionals who work with victims, and serve as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. The organization works with grassroots and criminal justice organizations nationwide to assist victims, create resources, change public attitudes towards victims' recovery, and reform laws to protect individuals, families, and communities. Through its partnerships with local, state, and federal governments, NCVC provides direct services, such as hotline programs, and resources to victims of crime. The organization also advocates for laws and public policies that secure resources, rights, and protections for victims; delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals; and fosters thinking about the impact of crime and the way individuals can help victims regain control of their lives.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, National Center for Victims of Crime's program expenses were:
Victim services: $1,713,159
Training and technical assistance: $507,059
Public education: $31,081
Civil justice: $226,477
Public policy: $264,799
Total Program Expenses: $2,742,575
Chief Executive
Renee Williams, Executive Director
Compensation*
$208,789
Chair of the Board
Ronald C. Long
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Head of Aging Client Services, Wells Fargo
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
40
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,876,852, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Center for Victims of Crime's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
Grants | $2,028,820 |
Contributions | $613,544 |
Membership dues | $204,456 |
In-kind contributions | $30,032 |
Conference revenue | $547,743 |
Program service revenue | $542,080 |
Interest | $901 |
Total Income | $3,967,576 |
Programs: 67% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 31%
Total Income | $3,967,576 |
Total expenses: | $4,083,654 |
Program expenses | $2,742,575 |
Fundraising expenses | $82,699 |
Administrative expenses | $1,258,380 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $-116,078 |
Beginning Net Assets | $972,912 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $856,834 |
Total Liabilities | $2,584,558 |
Total Assets | $3,441,392 |
Note: According to the organization's 2022 audited financial statements, NCVC received in-kind contributions totaling $30,032 in the form of legal services.
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