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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2023 Expires: January 2026

Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

974 E Market St
Akron, OH, 44305-2445

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Rape Crisis Center Mission
The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit counties is committed to ending sexual violence through education and awareness, advocating for all those affected by this crime through empowerment and support.

Year, State Incorporated:
1996, OH

Also Known As:
Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center

24 Hour Hotline
Reach an RCC specially trained advocate by calling the 24-hour hotline 877-906-7273 or 330-434-7273. Advocates will provide non-judgmental information about legal or medical options, therapy, crisis intervention, support, and referrals.

On-Site Support
Trained advocates can accompany you to the hospital during a forensic medical exam, at the Police Department, in court, or you can meet with an advocate at one of our 3 locations.

Support Groups
The Rape Crisis Center facilitates several support groups based on community need.

Therapy
The Rape Crisis Center offers free therapy to survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence provided by licensed professional therapists.

For the year ended December 21, 2021, Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties's program expenses were:

Program Services $868,040
Total Program Expenses $868,040

Chief Executive
Theresa Stafford-Wright, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Danica Zeise

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
19

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.78%

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 Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 21, 2021.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Grants, Gifts and other similar amounts $1,052,995
Net Rental Income $30,582
Gain or (loss) from fund raising event $7,443
Investment Income $5,448
Total Income $1,096,468

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $1,096,468
Total expenses: $998,581
  Program expenses $868,040
  Fundraising expenses $40,114
  Administrative expenses $90,427
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $97,887
Beginning Net Assets $702,607
Other Changes In Net Assets $659
Ending Net Assets $801,153
Total Liabilities $139,525
Total Assets $801,153

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