Nonprofit · EIN 45-4888353
VOLARE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,471,620 | $5,238,235 | $233,385 | $2,537,186 | $858,299 | $1,678,887 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,109,864 | $4,882,231 | $227,633 | $2,272,425 | $826,923 | $1,445,502 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,012,901 | $4,723,183 | $289,718 | $1,804,999 | $587,130 | $1,217,869 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,396,992
- of which government grants
- $4,700,690
- Program service revenue
- $61,194
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,371
- Other revenue
- $13,434
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,120
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $212,337
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,720,584
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,575,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $78,482
- Occupancy
- $76,722
- Travel
- $22,640
- Depreciation
- $11,689
- Program services (functional)
- $4,074,310
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,137,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,720
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,272,425
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,537,186
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $858,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,678,887
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,770
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,636,449
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $42,438
- Gross receipts
- $5,492,949
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 280
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETTE STUMPF | CEO Officer | 40 | $205,980 | $16,083 |
| LINDSEY E SILVERBERG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,052 | $10,212 |
| KRISTIN N ELIASON | HEAD OF SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,658 | $9,816 |
| MERRY O'BRIEN | HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,598 | $9,167 |
| MEGAN CHALLENDER | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,013 | $8,488 |
| NAIDA A HENAO | HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,652 | $8,654 |
| MIRANDA PETERSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA GUTIERREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CARPENTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA HEILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANA HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARYEH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONA MITTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA PALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULO PONTEMAYOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SULAKSH SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICE SULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETTE STUMPF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $198,038 | $14,859 |
| LINDSEY E SILVERBERG | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,040 | $9,374 |
| KRISTIN N ELIASON | HEAD OF SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,517 | $9,012 |
| MERRY O'BRIEN | HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,325 | $8,470 |
| NAIDA A HENAO | HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,899 | $7,942 |
| MIRANDA PETERSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA GUTIERREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KAZMERZAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA HEILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANA HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARYEH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA MITTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA PALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULO PONTEMAYOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SULAKSH SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE SULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETTE STUMPF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $168,318 | $13,559 |
| LINDSEY E SILVERBERG | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $8,633 |
| MERRY O'BRIEN | HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,387 | $7,962 |
| LIAM MONTGOMERY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA GUTIERREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KAZMERZAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANA HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARYEH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY LEVINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA MITTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA J PALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULO PONTEMAYOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERI POTTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SULAKSH SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE SULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6955 WILLOW ST NW 501, WASHINGTON, DC 20012-2023
- In care of
- % BRIDGETTE STUMPF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIRANDA PETERSEN, 6955 WILLOW STREET NW 501, WASHINGTON, DC 20012
- Signed the 990
- MIRANDA PETERSEN, CHAIR
- Phone
- (202) 742-1727
- Website
- VOLARE-EMPOWERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RENNER AND COMPANY CPA PC
Mission
VOLARE CREATES EQUITABLE HEALING AND DIGNIFIED EXPERIENCES FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME BY PROVIDING FREE, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, THERAPEUTIC, AND LEGAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM EXISTING RESPONSES TO HARM.
Program accomplishments
- 1. LEGAL SERVICES: VOLARE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. VOLARE ATTORNEYS REPRESENT DC CRIME VICTIMS UNDER THE CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS ACT AND THE DC CRIME VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS BY ENFORCING THE SPECIAL PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS AND WORKING TO SHAPE A LEGAL CLIMATE THAT TREATS SURVIVORS WITH RESPECT FOR THEIR PRIVACY AND DIGNITY. SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING MAY ALSO SEEK VOLARE'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING A CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO) OR ANTI-STALKING ORDER (ASO) IN DC SUPERIOR COURT. ADDITIONALLY, VOLARE'S LEGAL TEAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STUDENT SURVIVORS IN ACQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS/SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN CAMPUS GRIEVANCE PROCEEDINGS UNDER TITLE IX, THE CLERY ACT, AND CLIENTS' SCHOOLS' STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES. ADDITIONALLY, VOLARE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE BRIEF ADVICE AND BRIEF SERVICES ON OTHER CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, INCLUDING CUSTODY, DIVORCE, IMMIGRATION MATTERS, AND HOUSING. VOLARE ALSO COORDINATES THE VICTIM LEGAL NETWORK OF DC (VLNDC), A NETWORK OF 27 LEGAL PROVIDERS DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING BARRIERS VICTIMS FACE. MEMBERS UTILIZE A COORDINATED INTAKE, SCREENING AND REFERRAL SYSTEM, SHARED RELEASE FORM, AND SECURE MEMBER PORTAL. DV LEAP, A PROJECT OF VOLARE, MAKES THE LAW WORK FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY CHALLENGING UNJUST TRIAL OUTCOMES; ADVANCING LEGAL PROTECTIONS THROUGH EXPERT PRO BONO ADVOCACY; TRAINING LAWYERS, ADVOCATES, AND JUDGES ON BEST PRACTICES; AND SPEARHEADING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LITIGATION IN THE SUPREME COURT. IN FY25, VOLARE'S ATTORNEYS ASSISTED 336 VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS, WHICH INCLUDED 176 CPO AND ASO MATTERS, 191 CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS MATTERS, AND 21 TITLE IX MATTERS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE, VOLARE EMPLOYS A CO-COUNSELING MODEL FOR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING CRIME VICTIMS IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES.Expenses $1,509,784
- ADVOCACY SERVICES: VOLARE OFFERS ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ALL TYPES OF CRIMES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THIS INCLUDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, ACCOMPANIMENT DURING REPORTING, ASSISTANCE WITH COMPENSATION APPLICATIONS, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT, RESTORATIVE OPTIONS, AND REFERRALS TO PARTNERS. IN FY25, VOLARE'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM SERVED 590 VICTIMS OF CRIME. VOLARE SUPPORTS THE ADVOCACY PORTION OF DC'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER TO ACCESS SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS, CRISIS ADVOCACY, ENTRY INTO THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AND REFERRALS TO LEGAL SERVICES. IN FY25, ADVOCATES RESPONDED TO 241 EXAM REQUESTS, PROVIDED 137 SAFE RIDES, AND SUPPORTED 65 SURVIVORS WITH ON-SCENE ADVOCACY SUPPORT WHEN REPORTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.Expenses $2,054,006 · grants $75,120 · revenue $72,257
- SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION: VOLARE LEADS PROJECTS THAT WORK TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE ABOUT VICTIMIZATION AND THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE TO VIOLENCE THAT OFTEN FACE THE GREATEST BARRIERS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH, GUN VIOLENCE VICTIMS, THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF HOMICIDE, AND OLDER VICTIMS. VOLARE'S NATIONAL TRAUMA EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDES TRAININGS TO ALLIED PROFESSIONALS ON CREATING DIGNIFIED AND EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES FOR CRIME VICTIMS IN ALL SECTORS OF LIFE. THROUGH THESE AND MANY OTHER EFFORTS, LIKE THE TRAUMATIES PODCAST, VOLARE ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, STRATEGIC VISION, AND THE RIGHTS OF CLIENTS AND CRIME VICTIMS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, STRATEGIC LITIGATION, AND EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS ON THE IMPACTS OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION.Expenses $510,520
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4888353
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,537,186
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,492,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,471,620 | $5,238,235 | $2,537,186 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,109,864 | $4,882,231 | $2,272,425 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,012,901 | $4,723,183 | $1,804,999 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,145,496 | $4,063,376 | $1,461,764 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 45-4888353).
Questions about VOLARE
- What is the EIN of VOLARE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLARE is 45-4888353.
- Is VOLARE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to VOLARE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOLARE 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 VOLARE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VOLARE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOLARE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MIRANDA PETERSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOLARE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,980 (BRIDGETTE STUMPF, CEO).
- How much revenue does VOLARE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,471,620, expenses of $5,238,235 and total assets of $2,537,186 at year end.
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