Nonprofit · EIN 59-1592524
WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · LIGHTHOUSE PT, FL 33074
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,035,249 | $11,741,619 | $1,293,630 | $14,842,219 | $2,111,316 | $12,730,903 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,482,959 | $10,186,969 | $295,990 | $13,630,152 | $2,317,581 | $11,312,571 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,876,135 | $9,472,166 | -$596,031 | $13,838,558 | $2,932,965 | $10,905,593 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,199,296
- of which government grants
- $7,239,264
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $88,794
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,867
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$242,050
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$10,791
- Other revenue
- -$252,841
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $987,211
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $655,790
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,485,651
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,857,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $81,322
- Accounting fees
- $49,714
- Occupancy
- $1,250,906
- Travel
- $30,072
- Depreciation
- $507,979
- Program services (functional)
- $9,834,624
- Management and general (functional)
- $994,583
- Fundraising (functional)
- $912,412
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,630,152
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,842,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,111,316
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,730,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,719,057
- Publicly traded securities
- $887,254
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,852,271
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,878,632
- Gross receipts
- $14,153,814
- Employees
- 142
- Volunteers
- 201
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA L PARKER PHD | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $214,991 | $22,451 |
| JEFFREY METCALF | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,200 | $20,580 |
| SHENA KITT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $105,836 | $11,380 |
| VANESSA BONGIORNO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $99,987 | $11,217 |
| ANGELA KELSEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS THOMAS | FIRST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GROMLEY | SECOND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LEIKERT | TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PIRES | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA L BENTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN C CAMEROTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE J COKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KERR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY KOZICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEFANIE LAMANNA PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA LOWRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA LUCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARMEN RAMIREZ MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA SOMERSTEIN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA PARKER PHD | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $182,030 | $19,447 |
| JEFFREY METCALF | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $130,442 | $20,165 |
| SHENA KITT | COO Officer | 40 | $99,094 | $9,929 |
| VANESSA BONGIORNO | CFO Officer | 40 | $93,882 | $10,570 |
| SEAN RILEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PIRES | FIRST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA KELSEY | SECOND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW SAITO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA P LOWRY ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LEIKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN C CAMEROTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULISSA MERETTE BS MAA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL A WALLACE-ROSS DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE J COKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRIZ BJ PRILLAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA L BENTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GROMLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA K GUTTUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILE LEROUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CLAVEROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA PARKER PHD | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $156,981 | $17,487 |
| JEFFREY METCALF | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $123,804 | $28,312 |
| GISELE GELIN | CFO Officer | 40 | $101,370 | $10,411 |
| SHENA KITT | COO Officer | 40 | $91,981 | $2,759 |
| VANESSA BONGIORNO | CFO Officer | 40 | $21,726 | $1,161 |
| BILLIE GRIEB | FIRST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BENTLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN RILEY | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WALLACE | SECOND CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA K GUTTUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RYAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILE LEROUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILY CAMEROTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA P LOWRY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULISSA MERETTE BS MAA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LEIKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL A WALLACE-ROSS DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CLAVEROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE J COKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRIZ PRILLAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW SAITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 50187, LIGHTHOUSE PT, FL 33074-0187
- In care of
- % LINDA L PARKER PHD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LINDA L PARKER PHD, PO BOX 50187, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33074
- Signed the 990
- LINDA L PARKER PHD, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (954) 760-9800
- Website
- WWW.WIDBROWARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE FOR EVERYONE THROUGH INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER IN BROWARD COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, CHILD ASSESSMENT, SAFETY PLANNING AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- OUTREACH SERVICES - THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WITH SUPPORT COUNSELING ON THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CRISIS COUNSELING, AND ENGAGING IN OTHER SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES AS APPROPRIATE. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, DOCUMENTATION OF ABUSER PATTERNS AND SAFETY PLANS. OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS AT SATELLITE OFFICES AND PARTNER AGENCIES. RESPITE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPERVISE CHILDREN WHILE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IS RECEIVING SERVICES.Expenses $3,901,264 · grants $649,906
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SAFE TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS A CAPACITY OF UP TO 138 BEDS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS ON THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ADVOCACY, CRISIS COUNSELING AND REFERRALS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SERVICES. RESPITE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPERVISE CHILDREN WHILE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IS RECEIVING SERVICES. FAMILY OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO OFFERED OCCASIONALLY. SERVICES ARE OBTAINED THROUGH THE 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE.Expenses $2,667,907 · grants $330,478
- PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES - WID MAINTAINS ONGOING OUTREACH EFFORTS TO EDUCATE BROWARD COUNTY'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE DYNAMICS, DEFINITIONS, AND IMPACT OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. WID PROVIDES PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TO YOUTH AND ADULTS SO THEY MAY BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW BULLYING AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE PERPETUATE THEMSELVES, THE EFFECTS ON FAMILY MEMBERS, SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY, INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION METHODS, AND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AT WID.TRAINING AND PREVENTION ARE PROVIDED TO HELP YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND UNDERSTAND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES AND SOCIETY. CREATING CHANGE AMONG ATTITUDES, BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS SURROUNDING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IS CRITICAL SO THE COMMUNITY CAN APPROPRIATELY REFER VICTIMS FOR ASSISTANCE AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION. TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE ULTIMATE TRAINING CENTER ON TOPICS SUCH AS JOB READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, INTERVIEWING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND OFFICE SOFTWARE PACKAGES.Expenses $983,563
- CRISIS HOTLINE - THE PURPOSE OF THE CRISIS HOTLINE IS TO BE A READY AND AVAILABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TO THE COMMUNITY. THE CRISIS HOTLINE IS OPERATIONAL 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. SINCE DECEMBER 2014, THE 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO BECOME A SEPARATE PROGRAM HOUSED IN ITS OWN SPACE AT THE JIM AND JAN MORAN FAMILY CENTER. ALL THE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH WID'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE ON THE HOTLINE THROUGH ITS DEDICATED CRISIS LINE STAFF AND INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS INFORMATION. REFERRALS ARE ALSO MADE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS HOMELESS PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTH, JOBS AND OTHER BENEFITS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO CALLERS WHO ARE NOT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BUT CALL WID'S CRISIS HOTLINE FOR INFORMATION AND AS A RESOURCE.Expenses $975,519 · grants $6,750
- INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION ("IFP") - WID'S IFP PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SURVIVORS WISHING TO PURSUE OR SECURE AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THEIR BATTERER. THE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSEL BEFORE THE INJUNCTION IS FILED, FILING OF THE PETITION AND REPRESENTATION DURING FINAL/VIOLATION HEARINGS. ALL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ARE FREE OF COST AND ARE OPEN TO THOSE BEING SERVICED THROUGH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND OUTREACH SERVICES AS WELL AS SURVIVORS WHO MAY NOT BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH WID. THE IFP PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A COLLABORATION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.STATEWIDE SERVICES - AS OF 2021, WID WAS ALSO AWARDED THE PRIMARY CONTRACT (IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO OTHER CENTERS) TO ADMINISTER THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATEWIDE SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE FLORIDA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, STATEWIDE LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND THE LARGER INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION PROGRAM.Expenses $680,227 · grants $77
- THRIFT STORE - THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUES TO SUPPORT CORE OPERATIONS FOR WID AND PROVIDE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. DONATED GOODS AND MERCHANDISE ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AND PROCEEDS ARE USED IN THE DAILY OPERATION OF WID. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FROM THE STORE FREE OF CHARGE.Expenses $626,144
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
- 59-1592524
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,842,219
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,153,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,035,249 | $11,741,619 | $14,842,219 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,482,959 | $10,186,969 | $13,630,152 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,876,135 | $9,472,166 | $13,838,558 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,009,004 | $8,092,531 | $13,531,989 | 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 59-1592524).
Questions about WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC is 59-1592524.
- Is WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY 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 WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY 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 WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY 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 WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDA L PARKER PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,991 (LINDA L PARKER PHD, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,035,249, expenses of $11,741,619 and total assets of $14,842,219 at year end.
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