Clackamas Women's Services
Meets Standards
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
Clackamas Women's Services meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence."
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, OR
Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) reports it works alongside survivors, community partners, donors, students, volunteers, and others to build a community that honors survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and trafficking. The organization offers multiple programs and services, all of which are free and confidential, in rural communities, local Oregon Department of Human Services offices, and at A Safe Place Family Justice Center. CWS provides individualized advocacy and support including: emotional support and safety planning; community resources and safety and welfare navigation, such as adult protective services, child welfare, Title IX, law enforcement, healthcare, and legal services; household resource management; and temporary restraining and stalking orders. The organization also runs a 24-hour crisis and support line, providing resources and referrals to other agencies. CWS connects survivors with confidential emergency shelter and transitional housing. The organization facilitates specific support groups and programming for the Latina community and children and youth. In 2022, CWS reported it shared domestic violence prevention lessons with 5,331 students, received 2,343 crisis and support line calls, provided 887 counseling sessions, and housed 134 youth and 129 adults.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Clackamas Women's Services's program expenses were:
| Shelter and housing | $2,730,734 |
| Community based services | $1,310,796 |
| Counseling and support group | $278,488 |
| Education and prevention | $401,979 |
| Children and youth services | $589,202 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,311,199 |
Chief Executive
Melissa Erlbaum, Executive Director
Compensation*
$184,706
Chair of the Board
Kari Schneider-Hille
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Human Resources Professional
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
70
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,956,123, 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 Clackamas Women's Services's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Interest income | $27,288 |
| Special events, net | $49,883 |
| Other income | $57,517 |
| In-kind contributions | $111,782 |
| Contributions | $1,214,748 |
| Government grants and contracts | $6,579,710 |
| Total Income | $8,040,928 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $8,040,928 |
| Total expenses: | $6,902,249 |
| Program expenses | $5,311,199 |
| Fundraising expenses | $398,988 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,192,062 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,138,679 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,594,873 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,733,552 |
| Total Liabilities | $364,753 |
| Total Assets | $5,098,305 |
Note: According to CWS' audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $111,782 in the form of rent ($104,200) and gift cards ($7,582).
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