Nonprofit · EIN 91-1339173
ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,805,824 | $1,970,920 | -$165,096 | $3,674,859 | $604,142 | $3,070,717 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,018,097 | $2,133,380 | -$115,283 | $3,830,576 | $594,763 | $3,235,813 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,750,778
- of which government grants
- $1,569,638
- Program service revenue
- $42,486
- Investment income
- $8,840
- Other revenue
- $3,720
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,915
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,978
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,225,370
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,511,569
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,260
- Occupancy
- $101,353
- Travel
- $25,331
- Depreciation
- $65,145
- Program services (functional)
- $1,815,244
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,133
- Fundraising (functional)
- $134,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,830,576
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,674,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $604,142
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,070,717
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,581,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,841,901
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $228,816
- Gross receipts
- $1,805,824
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAL TESFAI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,648 | $17,330 |
| CRISTINA PETERSON | INTERIM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS JOHN | INTERIM FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTA SMITH | VICE CHAIR (THRU 07/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN ROSE | INTERIM SECRETARY (THRU 01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM SCOTT-OLSEN | INTERIM SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMEL WRIGHT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAL TESFAI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $120,840 | $3,124 |
| CRISTINA PETERSON | INTERIM CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTA SMITH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN ROSE | INTERIM SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LUTTRELL | VICE CHAIR (THRU 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LINAFELTER | FINANCE CHAIR (THRU 4/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY GRANGER | SECRETARY (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE FLAGG | MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE GRAY | MEMBER (THRU 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT SCHAFER | MEMBER (THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-3027
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NAPAL TESFAI, 8623 ROOSEVELT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115
- Signed the 990
- EMILY BUHMAN, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 922-7088
- Website
- WWW.ADWAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- DIRECT SERVICESIN 2024, ADWAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 140 DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED 68 ADULTS AND 72 CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDED ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING SUPPORT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. ADWAS HIRED A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO SUPERVISE ADVOCATES AND COORDINATE PROJECTS TO ENSURE THAT DIRECT SERVICES RUN MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY, STREAMLINE SERVICE DELIVERY, AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO SUSTAIN STRONG PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES.Expenses $1,315,043 · grants $15,915 · revenue $42,486
- NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINETHE NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,431 CONTACTS IN 2024, INCLUDING CALLS, EMAILS AND CHATS. THE HOTLINE TEAM PROVIDED TRAUMA-INFORMED CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE NATIONWIDE. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THIS NATIONAL LIFELINE FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SAFETY AND RESOURCES.Expenses $429,984
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $70,217
- LEGAL SERVICESIN 2024, ADWAS STRENGTHENED ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVOCACY BY SECURING INTERPRETERS TO PROVIDE SIGHT TRANSLATION FOR DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND DEAFDISABLED SURVIVORS. THIS ALLOWED SURVIVORS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND COURT PROCESSES, ENSURING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO REDUCE LANGUAGE AND ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS WITHIN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERPRETERS AND LEGAL PROVIDERS TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL SURVIVORS SERVED BY ADWAS.
- OUTREACH AND PREVENTIONTHE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TTA) TEAM INCREASED OUTREACH EFFORTS BY OFFERING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR INTERPRETERS, WITH 30 INTERPRETERS IN ATTENDANCE. THE TRAINING WAS A SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS AND STRENGTHENED THE CAPACITY OF INTERPRETERS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE WITH CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC SENSITIVITY. ADWAS ALSO PROVIDED SCHOOL-BASED OUTREACH THAT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 50 STUDENTS AND 10 STAFF THROUGH PRESENTATIONS ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO STRENGTHEN PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO EXPAND INTERPRETER TRAINING AND DEEPEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS TO FOSTER SAFER AND MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND YOUTH.
- NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINETHE NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,431 CONTACTS IN 2024, INCLUDING CALLS, EMAILS AND CHATS. THE HOTLINE TEAM PROVIDED TRAUMA-INFORMED CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING SURVIVORS OF ABUSE NATIONWIDE. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THIS NATIONAL LIFELINE FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING SAFETY AND RESOURCES.
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 | Not 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
- 91-1339173
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P620)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,674,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,805,824
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,805,824 | $1,970,920 | $3,674,859 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,018,097 | $2,133,380 | $3,830,576 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,936,021 | $1,979,735 | $3,822,893 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 91-1339173).
Questions about ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES is 91-1339173.
- Is ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES 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 ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NAPAL TESFAI.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,648 (NAPAL TESFAI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ABUSED DEAF WOMENS ADVOCACY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,805,824, expenses of $1,970,920 and total assets of $3,674,859 at year end.
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