SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1526 NORWICH ST, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520-6831

In care of

% KAREN BUGLER

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

LESLIE HARTMAN, PO Box 1313, Brunswick, GA 31520

Signed the 990

LESLIE HARTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(912) 267-6000

Website

WWW.SAFEHARBORCENTERINC.ORG

Return prepared by

Mauldin & Jenkins LLC

Mission

Safe Harbor's mission is to provide services that promote security and stability for at-risk families, children and individuals.

Program accomplishments

• FOUNDED IN 1991, SAFE HARBOR CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. (THE "CENTER") IS A STATE LICENSED EMERGENCY SHELTER FACILITY FOR 24 CHILDREN LOCATED IN BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA. THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN ANY AGE UNDER 18 WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED, ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED; WHO ARE HOMELESS OR HAVE RUN AWAY FROM HOME; OR WHO ARE OTHERWISE AT RISK OR FEEL THREATENED. DURING THE SPRING OF 2017, CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED ON THE NEW 22,000 SQUARE FOOT CAMPUS WHICH FEATURES SEPARATE, TWO-STORY WINGS FOR 12 BOYS AND 12 GIRLS, WITH A DEDICATED LIVING ROOM FOR EACH WING. EACH CHILD SHARES A ROOM WITH THEIR OWN CLOSET CONNECTED BY A SHARED BATHROOM. THE CHILDREN SHARE DINING AND KITCHEN SPACE, A TUTORING AREA AND COMPUTER ROOM, ALL LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. A PLAYGROUND, PICNIC AREA, AND COMMUNITY GARDEN PROVIDE OUTDOOR ATTRACTION FOR THE CHILDREN. THE ADJACENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HOUSES AN ART STUDIO FOR THE CHILDREN AS WELL AS OFFICE FOR THE STAFF. ZACH'S PLACE: RUNAWAY & HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER (RHY) IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER THAT PROVIDES FOR THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH IN GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA. THROUGH RHY, CHILDREN RECEIVE THE ENCOURAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES REGARDING HOW THEY LIVE, AND ULTIMATELY SECURE THE SAFE, STABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS THEY NEED TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL AND SUCCESSFULLY CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. THE SHELTER, FORMERLY USED AS THE CENTER'S MAIN FACILITY UNTIL THE NEW BUILDING WAS COMPLETED, IS A TWO-STORY HOME THAT INCLUDES EIGHT BEDS (4 BOYS, 4 GIRLS), TWO AND A HALF BATHS, A LARGE LIVING ROOM, STUDY, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY AREA, FAMILY VISITATION AREA AND ACTIVITY CENTER, AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE STAFF. THE SAFE HARBOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ALLEVIATE CRISIS AND MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES IN-HOME COUNSELING, PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION, AND CHILDCARE. STREET BEAT IS A STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR REACHING OUT TO TEENS LIVING ON THE STREETS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITION AND HYGIENE KITS, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION LITERATURE, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THOSE YOUTH WHO WANT TO COME OFF THE STREETS. THE MISSION IS TO INCREASE YOUNG PEOPLE'S SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND SELFSUFFICIENCY AND TO HELP THEM BUILD PERMANENT CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS WITH THE GOAL OF GETTING OFF THE STREETS. THE STRIVE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FILLS A VOID IN SERVICES FOR A VERY LARGE PORTION OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA: YOUNG HOMELESS GIRLS, AGES 16 TO 22. THE GROUP HOME HAS SIX BEDS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF GETTING THESE GIRLS OFF THE STREETS. BY HELPING THEM BUILD PERMANENT CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS, THE HOPE IS THAT THESE GIRLS WILL BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. TRANSITIONAL LIVING ASSISTS FEMALE CLIENTS FOR 18 MONTHS, TO DEVELOP SKILLS LEADING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. PROJECT SAFE PLACE, AN OUTREACH OF THE CENTER, IS DESIGNED TO REACH YOUTH IN THE EARLY STAGE OF CRISIS. THE PROGRAM WORKS BY CREATING A NETWORK OF "SAFE PLACES", BUSINESS AND PUBLIC LOCATIONS THAT DISPLAY THE SAFE PLACE LOGO ON THEIR PREMISES. ANY YOUTH IN TROUBLE KNOWS THAT HE OR SHE CAN ENTER A LOCATION BEARING THE SIGN AND REQUEST HELP. AN EMPLOYEE WILL PROVIDE THE YOUTH WITH A SECURE PLACE TO WAIT WHILE THE CENTER IS CONTACTED. THE CENTER THEN DISPATCHES A TRAINED VOLUNTEER TO THE SAFE PLACE SITE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE CENTER FACILITY, IF NECESSARY. ANY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAFE PLACE PROGRAM ARE INCLUDED WITH THE RUNAWAY & HOMELESS YOUTH EXPENSES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER SERVES VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE THROUGHOUT THE BRUNSWICK JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHICH INCLUDES THE COUNTIES OF APPLING, CAMDEN, GLYNN, JEFF DAVIS, AND WAYNE. THE ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE CARE TO MORE THAN 300 CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND/OR SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE EVERY YEAR. SERVICES THROUGH THE ADVOCACY CENTER INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, COUNSELING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY REVIEW, VICTIM'S ADVOCACY AND CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE CONNIE SMITH RAPE CRISIS CENTER (CSRCC) PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ARE USED IN AN EFFORT TO STABILIZE THE LIVES OF THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING, AND HELP THEM TO RETURN TO HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING, WHILE ASSISTING THEM THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. THE CSRCC IS ONE OF THE ONLY 31 RAPE CRISIS CENTERS IN GEORGIA AND ONE OF FEW THAT ARE CONSIDERED A FULL-SERVICE CENTER, PROVIDING A NURSE SPECIALIZING IN SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMS, COUNSELORS WHO OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY AND OTHER SERVICES. THE THRIFT SHOP AND DONATION CENTER ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED MERCHANDISE FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN OF ALL AGES AND SIZES. THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE DONATED MERCHANDISE ARE USED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPORT AND CLOTHING NEEDS FOR ALL THE CENTER'S CLIENTS AND THOSE OF ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE THRIFT SHOP AND DONATION CENTER ALSO OFFERS RETAIL AND MARKETING JOB TRAINING SKILLS TO THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE CENTER. The Village is a Maternity Group Supportive Housing Program in Glynn County for homeless pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16-22. It offers safe housing, trauma-informed care, life skills, education, job support, childcare, and healthcare access. The Village helps young families heal, grow, and break cycles of poverty and separation. SAFE HARBOR CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. HAS ACHIEVED FIVE YEARS OF ACCREDITATION WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) AS OF JUNE 30, 2025.
  Expenses $5,935,452 · grants $452,315 · revenue $1,324,689

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.

IRS record

EIN

58-1907913

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

1990

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P300)

Assets (IRS master file)

$5,692,052

Income (IRS master file)

$7,313,329

Filing history

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC

What is the EIN of SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC is 58-1907913.

Is SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.

Are donations to SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC 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 SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC 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 SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC 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 SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LESLIE HARTMAN.

Who are the officers and directors of SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,728 (Leslie Hartman, Executive Director).

How much revenue does SAFE HARBOR CENTER INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,153,619, expenses of $6,507,850 and total assets of $5,692,052 at year end.

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