Nonprofit · EIN 51-0141214
CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY
Tax-exempt · SALEM, OR 97301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,396,853 | $5,687,732 | -$290,879 | $26,538,189 | $2,260,054 | $24,278,135 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,655,640 | $4,396,545 | $11,259,095 | $27,642,514 | $3,107,776 | $24,534,738 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,419,082 | $3,880,328 | $2,538,754 | $16,639,476 | $3,384,780 | $13,254,696 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,244,016
- of which government grants
- $4,654,209
- Program service revenue
- $39,082
- Investment income
- $63,220
- Net rental income
- $41,333
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $364
- Other revenue
- $50,535
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $927,424
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $406,031
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,028,284
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,078,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,663
- Accounting fees
- $35,802
- Occupancy
- $366,384
- Travel
- $17,722
- Depreciation
- $489,580
- Program services (functional)
- $5,234,696
- Management and general (functional)
- $438,053
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,983
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,642,514
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,538,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,260,054
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,278,135
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,780,415
- Publicly traded securities
- $314,363
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,169,234
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $108,901
- Gross receipts
- $5,396,853
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 112
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE DOWNING RETIRED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,528 | $19,544 |
| SARA BRENNAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,619 | $15,440 |
| ASHLEY CARSON COTTINGHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $15,753 | $0 |
| LISA FREILEY-COWAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STOCKS THROUGH APRIL 2025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY MEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE MELIUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TURNER THROUGH MAY 2025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KENNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH MITCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ TOEWE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TRAUERNICHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SILVERMAN-MENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE DOWNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,441 | $17,767 |
| LISA FREILEY-COWAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STOCKS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY MEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE MELIUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ TOEWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TRAUERNICHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE SILVERMAN-MENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE DOWNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $169,763 | $18,816 |
| LISA FREILEY-COWAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HOSKINS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY MEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE MELIUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI BEAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ TOEWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TRAUERNICHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 605 CENTER ST NE, SALEM, OR 97301-3722
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASHLEY CARSON COTTINGHAM, 605 CENTER STREET NE, SALEM, OR 97301
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY CARSON COTTINGHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 378-1572
- Website
- WWW.HOPEANDSAFETY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISSUES SURROUNDING VICTIMIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- CHS PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER, 24-HOUR BILINGUAL CRISIS HOTLINE, ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING SUPPORT, REFERRALS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. DURING THIS YEAR, THERE WERE 4,016 UNDUPLICATED SURVIVORS SERVED; 12,375 NIGHTS OF SHELTER PROVIDED TO 320 INDIVIDUALS; 192 INDIVIDUALS MOVING TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN VARIOUS HOUSING PROGRAMS; AND OUTREACH TO 4,800 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH 199 PRESENTATIONS. VOLUNTEERS DONATED 5,370 HOURS OF SERVICE. HOPE PLAZA OPENED, PROVIDING PERMANENT, LOW-INCOME HOUSING. DURING THIS TIMEFRAME 8 HOUSEHOLDS MOVED IN, AND APPLICATIONS ARE IN FOR THE REMAINING 12 UNITS.Expenses $5,234,696 · grants $927,424 · revenue $48,284
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0141214
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,538,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,396,853
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,396,853 | $5,687,732 | $26,538,189 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,655,640 | $4,396,545 | $27,642,514 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,419,082 | $3,880,328 | $16,639,476 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,752,040 | $3,856,164 | $12,285,359 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 51-0141214).
Questions about CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY is 51-0141214.
- Is CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY 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 CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY 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 CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY 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 CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ASHLEY CARSON COTTINGHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,528 (JAYNE DOWNING RETIRED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,396,853, expenses of $5,687,732 and total assets of $26,538,189 at year end.
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