Nonprofit · EIN 74-1943398
WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
Tax-exempt · CORP CHRISTI, TX 78411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,368,872 | $5,798,965 | $569,907 | $5,454,979 | $1,041,710 | $4,413,269 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,505,602 | $5,348,578 | $157,024 | $4,829,175 | $985,815 | $3,843,360 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,326,694 | $3,956,451 | $370,243 | $4,464,731 | $887,186 | $3,577,545 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $2,971,662 | $2,807,157 | $164,505 | $3,677,656 | $187,365 | $3,490,291 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,853,562
- of which government grants
- $2,132,747
- Program service revenue
- $1,285,627
- Investment income
- $170,582
- Net income from fundraising events
- $54,428
- Other revenue
- $59,101
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,488
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,501,936
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,872,164
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,537
- Occupancy
- $434,059
- Travel
- $56,577
- Depreciation
- $120,851
- Program services (functional)
- $5,427,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $346,069
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,403
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,829,175
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,454,979
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,041,710
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,413,269
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,174,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,013,016
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $400,253
- Gross receipts
- $6,387,671
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES WILSON | CEO AND PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $119,389 |
| ANNA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RAMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LUANN RIOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RILEY LANGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SHARON SEDWICK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DWAYNE HARGIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR KRISTINA RAMIREZ WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARIA HUERTA-GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| REMY HUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TANA NEIGHBORS-HOFMEISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES WILSON | CEO AND PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $121,313 |
| ANNA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RAMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| IRENE CASTILLO-MORENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RILEY LANGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LISA KENNEDY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LUANN RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHARON SEDWICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR KRISTINA RAMIREZ WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LAUREN ALBRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES WILSON | CEO AND PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $116,197 |
| ANNA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DANA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WES GORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| IRENE CASTILLO-MORENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DWAYNE HARGIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LISA KENNEDY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RILEY LANGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHARON SEDWICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR KRISTINA RAMIREZ WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LAUREN ALBRECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DEANNA MORENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NEWMAN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES WILSON | CEO AND PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $122,028 |
| ANNA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DANA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DONNA JAMES-SPRUCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| IRENE CASTILLO-MORENO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DWAYNE HARGIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LISA KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RILEY LANGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHARON SEDWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANNE STRAHLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHERYL CAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4444 CORONA DR STE 139, CORP CHRISTI, TX 78411-4323
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FRANCES WILSON, 4444 CORONA SUITE 139, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
- Signed the 990
- FRANCES WILSON, CEO
- Phone
- (361) 248-3715
- Website
- WWW.PURPLEDOORTX.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADAMSON & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE PURPLE DOOR IS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TO TRANSITION TO A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. IN 2025, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR PROVIDED FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICE TO 2,107 CLIENTS. THE AGENCY SERVED 1,140 ADULTS AND 667 CHILDREN IN 2025. OF THOSE SERVED, 74% WERE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE AGENCY PROVIDED SHELTER TO 684 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 2025. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24-HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-FOCUSED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS THE OFTEN-MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WITH A GOAL OF ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. THE AGENCY HAS CONTINUED TO UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO SAFELY PROVIDE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING IN-PERSON SERVICES. IN 2025, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR MARKED 47 YEARS OF ONGOING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ENTITY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS A TWELVE-COUNTY SOUTH TEXAS REGION, WHICH INCLUDES ARANSAS, BEE BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES.SERVICES: THE FOLLOWING CORE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE AGENCY'S SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ARE ESSENTIAL TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FACILITATE THE LONG-TERM CHANGES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT AND VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES. THE AGENCY'S PROGRAM IS ONGOING, WITH SHELTER AND CRISIS SERVICES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE: THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE FOR UP TO 65 VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS. A TOLL-FREE, 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE IS PROVIDED 365 DAYS PER YEAR. SECURITY AND LIMITED ACCESS TO THE SHELTER FACILITY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A MONITORING SYSTEM. FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS RECEIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT THE SHELTER FACILITY, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED FOR PERSONS FROM ALL COUNTIES SERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ALL IDENTIFIED ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS WHO ARE RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICES OFFERED IN THE SHELTER FACILITY, IN OUR NON-RESIDENTIAL OFFICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, THROUGH FOUR RURAL OUTREACH OFFICES, AND THROUGH ADDITIONAL SITES THAT ARE SAFE AND CONVENIENT FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE AGENCY'S SERVICE AREA. THE PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE SHELTER FACILITY IN NUECES COUNTY IS CONFIDENTIAL DUE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLIENTS SERVED BY THE AGENCY. ADVOCACY SERVICES: UPON ENTRY INTO THE SHELTER, EACH CLIENT IS PROVIDED WITH SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE BY AN ADVOCATE WHO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND MONITORS THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS. EACH CLIENT AND FAMILY HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS ASSESSMENT DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS AND IDENTIFY OPTIONS. STAFF ASSIST EACH CLIENT WITH RESOURCE REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS, HOUSING APPLICATIONS, CHILDCARE, AND FOOD PANTRY. ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGEMENT ARE PROVIDED IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCREASES CLIENTS' SENSE OF SAFETY AND DECREASES FEELINGS OF ISOLATION. COUNSELING SERVICES: CLIENTS RESIDING AT THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY ARE OFFERED EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND IN A GROUP SETTING. PRIMARY ISSUES ADDRESSED THROUGH COUNSELING INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, PROFILES OF BATTERERS, THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE SIX DAYS PER WEEK AT A TIME CONVENIENT TO CLIENTS RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS FOR CHILDREN, WITH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS DURING WEEKDAYS, IN THE EVENINGS, AND ON SATURDAYS.LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: A LEGAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL CLIENTS TO DETERMINE ANY ISSUES REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INFORMATION ON THEIR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND OBTAINING LEGAL AID, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS, AND ARE ACCOMPANIED TO COURT AND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THEIR PURSUIT OF THESE OPTIONS.YOUTH SERVICES: SUPPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS INCLUDING COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, FAMILY INTERACTION ACTIVITIES, AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH RESIDING IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR CHILDREN RESIDING IN THE SHELTER, ONGOING SERVICES ARE ENCOURAGED AFTER THE FAMILY TRANSITIONS TO AN ALTERNATE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CONTINUITY OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EDUCATION AS FAMILIES FACE THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE AND RE-LOCATION ISSUES. COUNSELING STAFF AND EXPERIENCED PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO HELP ENSURE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SUCCESS AND PROVIDE REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: AGENCY STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER 24-HOURS A DAY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS.RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES: RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN ELEVEN RURAL COUNTIES AND IN RURAL NUECES COUNTY INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER TRANSPORTATION, AND LEGAL ADVOCACY THROUGH OUTREACH OFFICES LOCATED IN BEE COUNTY (BEEVILLE), SAN PATRICIO COUNTY (SINTON), KLEBERG COUNTY (KINGSVILLE), AND JIM WELLS COUNTY (ALICE). ADVOCATES TRAVEL TO ALL COUNTIES IN THE SERVICE AREA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VICTIMS AT LOCATIONS CONVENIENT AND SAFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE FOR PERSONS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED OR ARRANGED FOR VICTIMS FROM ALL TWELVE COUNTIES SERVED. THE AGENCY COORDINATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR ALL AREAS TO ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS.COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM. THE PURPLE DOOR HAS A TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS WHO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER THE VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY.THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS.Expenses $2,695,959
- SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FEMALE AND MALE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. OF THE 2,107 CLIENTS SERVED BY THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR, 26% WERE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24-HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-DIRECTED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE BEFORE IT STARTS. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE INTERVENTION SERVICES TO VICTIMS WHILE PIVOTING TOWARDS THE ENGAGEMENT OF EACH COMMUNITY SERVED THROUGH INTENSIVE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION STRATEGIES TO STOP THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVEN OCCURS. AGENCY SERVICES ADDRESS INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE THAT OCCURS AS PART OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES COORDINATOR AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER AND EMERGENCY ROOMS ACROSS THE TWELVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS.VICTIMS CAN ACCESS:- TOLL-FREE 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE- 65-BED SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE OPERATED 365-DAYS PER YEAR PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, SHELTER)- YOUTH SERVICES: COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, ACTIVITY GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CHILD VICTIMS- COUNSELING SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND AGE-APPROPRIATE COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN- LEGAL ADVOCACY: ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTIVE ORDER APPLICATION, ACCOMPANIMENT TO POLICE/SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND ASSISTANCE FILING CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIMS- ADVOCACY: SERVICES TO OBTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL CARE FOR THE ADULT AND CHILD, AND EDUCATION.PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM. THE PURPLE DOOR HAS A TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS WHO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER THE VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY.THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS.Expenses $641,380
- THE PURPLE DOOR RESALE SHOP OPENED IN JULY 2023 TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN A UNIQUE WAY. DONATED ITEMS, INCLUDING CLOTHING, SMALL FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ARE ACCEPTED AT THE BACK OF THE STORE. THESE ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY SORTED BY A SPECIALIZED TEAM AND SOLD AT LOW PRICES. CLIENTS OF THE PURPLE DOOR ARE GIVEN GIFT CARDS THAT ALLOW THEM TO SHOP FREELY, PROVIDING A DISCREET SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOP GO TOWARD FUNDING THE AGENCY'S FREE, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE PURPLE DOOR'S TWELVE-COUNTRY SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE SHOP HOLDS SPECIFIC DONATION ITEMS FOR SHELTER USE, ENSURING THE SHELTER'S LOCATION REMAINS CONFIDENTIAL.Expenses $2,059,814 · revenue $1,285,627
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $30,340 · revenue $4,673
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1943398
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,454,979
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,387,671
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,368,872 | $5,798,965 | $5,454,979 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,505,602 | $5,348,578 | $4,829,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,326,694 | $3,956,451 | $4,464,731 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,912,975 | $3,110,424 | $3,415,818 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,971,662 | $2,807,157 | $3,677,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 74-1943398).
Questions about WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
- What is the EIN of WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS is 74-1943398.
- Is WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS 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 WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRANCES WILSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,389 (FRANCES WILSON, CEO AND PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WOMENS SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,368,872, expenses of $5,798,965 and total assets of $5,454,979 at year end.
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- RALLY CREDIT UNION EIN 74-1237070 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHILDRENS PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF SOUTH TEXAS EIN 74-2620408 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ED RACHAL FOUNDATION EIN 74-1116595 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- DRISCOLL HEALTHCARE SERVICES EIN 01-0962276 · last filed 990 for 2025
- DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC EIN 74-2358461 · last filed 990 for 2025