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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3531020

REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE

Also known as REST

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118

Financials

$4.4M$4.2M2023$3.6M$3.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,604,246$3,760,311-$156,065$1,308,807$534,145$774,662
June 30, 2024990$4,359,431$4,236,801$122,630$1,443,719$512,992$930,727
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,487,884
of which government grants
$919,037
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$105,000
Other revenue
$116,362

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$292,194
Other salaries and wages
$1,672,004
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,309,114
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$336
Accounting fees
$35,877
Occupancy
$232,727
Travel
$3,488
Depreciation
$18,353
Program services (functional)
$2,723,011
Management and general (functional)
$566,255
Fundraising (functional)
$471,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,443,719
Total assets, end of year
$1,308,807
Total liabilities, end of year
$534,145
Net assets, end of year
$774,662
Land, buildings and equipment
$31,104
Net assets without donor restrictions
$668,148
Net assets with donor restrictions
$106,514
Gross receipts
$3,746,423
Employees
56
Volunteers
230
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SOPHIA DUUSFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,662$8,115
AUDREY BAEDKEDIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$107,090$8,115
YASMINDA DORROUGHDIRECTOR OF SURVIVOR SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$106,122$8,115
MEGHANN MCCANNINTERIM CEO (UNTIL 6/30/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
40$83,560$8,115
LINAYA BUNBURYINTERIM CEO (FROM 6/24/24 - 10/11/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
40$51,995$8,115
ELIZABETH HODGESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$39,231$8,115
BRENT TURNERCHAIRMAN/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE MCNAMARA-DAHLVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RENEE WALLANCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILL LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE BRYANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERICA CONWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEIGH DESVIGNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SOPHIA DUUSFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,609$8,115
AUDREY BAEDKEDIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$106,265$8,115
MEGHAN MCCANNCEO
Officer
40$83,560$8,115
BRENT TURNERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE MCNAMARA-DAHLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RENEE WALLACESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILL LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERICA CONWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE BRYANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINAYA BUNBURYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4215 RAINIER AVE STE B, SEATTLE, WA 98118-1356
In care of
% KATE RIORDAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANELLE WASHINGTON, 4215 RAINIER AVE S STE B, SEATTLE, WA 98118
Signed the 990
JANELLE WASHINGTON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
Phone
(425) 395-4691
Return prepared by
LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

WE EXIST TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM, SAFETY, AND HOPE FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE SEX TRADE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • REST EMERGENCY SERVICES INCLUDES OUTREACH, A 24/7 HOTLINE, AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SURVIVORS ENGAGED IN THE SEX TRADE. IN FY 2025, REST CONDUCTED 70 STREET OUTREACH EFFORTS, 19 TEXT OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS, AND 56 PARTNER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE HOTLINE SERVED 513 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH 3,446 CALLS AND TEXTS, PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, REFERRALS, AND SHELTER SCREENING. REST'S LOW-BARRIER SHELTER OFFERS 7 PRIVATE BEDROOMS WITH STAYS OF 3090 DAYS AND PROVIDED 52 INDIVIDUALS WITH 2,200 BED NIGHTS IN FY 2025.
    Expenses $793,569
  • REST'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIOR SURVIVORS OF THE SEX TRADE. ADVOCATES HELP CLIENTS ACCESS RESOURCES AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, WHILE HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH HOUSING APPLICATIONS, MOVE-IN COSTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD DEBT, AND EVICTION PREVENTION. IN FY 2025, ADVOCATES ASSISTED 120 CLIENTS IN ACHIEVING 285 GOALS, AND HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORTED 89 CLIENTS WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING.
    Expenses $1,494,261
  • THE PATHWAYS SERVICES CENTER INCLUDES ENRICHMENT SERVICES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. ENRICHMENT SERVICES HELPS CLIENTS MEET BASIC NEEDS, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS THAT SUPPORT LIFE SKILLS AND PERSONAL GOALS. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDES GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE. IN FY 2025, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SERVED 95 CLIENTS THROUGH 438 TREATMENT SESSIONS, WHILE SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES ENGAGED 72 CLIENTS AND HELD 26 GROUP SESSIONS.
    Expenses $435,181

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3531020
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,308,807
Income (IRS master file)
$3,746,423

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,604,246$3,760,311$1,308,807IRS
990June 2024$4,359,431$4,236,801$1,443,719XML
990June 2023$4,604,663$4,084,488$1,500,846IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3531020).

Questions about REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE

What is the EIN of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE is 45-3531020.
Is REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JANELLE WASHINGTON.
Who are the officers and directors of REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,662 (SOPHIA DUUS, FINANCE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does REAL ESCAPE FROM THE SEX TRADE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,604,246, expenses of $3,760,311 and total assets of $1,308,807 at year end.

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