Nonprofit · EIN 95-3315186
WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER
Tax-exempt · WHITTIER, CA 90601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,745,679 | $2,017,647 | -$271,968 | $1,435,491 | $107,896 | $1,327,595 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,103,795 | $1,647,326 | $456,469 | $1,712,652 | $119,677 | $1,592,975 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,412,032 | $1,550,762 | -$138,730 | $1,206,874 | $77,538 | $1,129,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,734,500
- of which government grants
- $1,061,379
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,293
- Other revenue
- $1,886
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,289
- Other salaries and wages
- $862,756
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,241,891
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $122,713
- Occupancy
- $52,243
- Travel
- $38,655
- Depreciation
- $53,755
- Program services (functional)
- $1,411,630
- Management and general (functional)
- $528,228
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,789
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,712,652
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,435,491
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $107,896
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,327,595
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $525,920
- Publicly traded securities
- $142,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,148,954
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $178,641
- Gross receipts
- $1,745,679
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CONTRERAS-MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TIL 1/3/25 Officer | 40 | $133,380 | $4,001 |
| CRISTINA CORTES | INTERIM EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $8,554 | $563 |
| AMANDA BENAVIDES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYRA SCHOONOVER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DULCEMONICA DELGADO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETRA SCHMISCHKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PEOPLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIOVANNA MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CONTRERAS MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,310 | $3,789 |
| DULCEMONICA DELGADILLO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTHIE FLORES RETANA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETRA SCHMISCHKE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PEOPLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA S PEREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CONTRERAS MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $121,273 | $3,638 |
| PETRA SCHMISCHKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DULCEMONICA DELGADILLO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE JO PANAGOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PEOPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTHIE FLORES RETANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BRADT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA DE LOERA-MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA S PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13203 HADLEY ST STE 103, WHITTIER, CA 90601-4530
- In care of
- % KAREN SCOTT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMANDA BENAVIDES, 7702 WASHINGTON AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, WHITTIER, CA 90602
- Signed the 990
- AMANDA BENAVIDES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (562) 945-3937
- Website
- WWW.WCCSHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WINDES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3315186 or by the name WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CRISIS SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFETY, SHELTER AND HOPE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN:WCCS OPERATES A 24-HOUR, SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK, SAFE, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE 13823.15(F)(15)(B). INTAKES ARE CONDUCTED BY PHONE. WCCS ACCOMMODATES EMERGENCY SHELTER ON A 24-HOUR BASIS FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOTEL AND MOTEL ARRANGEMENTS, HAVENS, AND SAFE HOUSES. FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT DESIRE EMERGENCY SHELTER OR CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED AT THE SHELTER, PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR INTERIM SHELTER. CLIENTS ARE ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY SHELTER BASED ON NEED AND AVAILABILITY; A CLIENT MAY ELECT TO STAY FOR UP TO 45 DAYS. THE SHELTER HAS 28 BEDS AND THREE CRIBS. THEY ARE WHEELCHAIR AND ADA COMPLIANT, SERVING ALL CLASSES, CULTURES, AND RELIGIONS REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS, INCLUDING THE TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF WOMEN OF COLOR, LGBTQIA+, OLDER ADULTS, AND WOMEN WITH HIV OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH AND ARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SHELTER IS AT A CONFIDENTIAL LOCATION AND IS STAFFED 24 HOURS, AND SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.Expenses $814,797
- BUSINESS CENTER: WCCS'S FULL-SERVICE, 1,822 SQUARE FOOT BUSINESS CENTER IS CENTRALLY LOCATED NEAR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE POLICE STATION, COURTHOUSE, AND LIBRARY. LOCATION PROXIMITY ENSURES ADEQUATE AND IMMEDIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS WITHIN OR NEAR OUR FACILITIES. THE BUSINESS CENTER IS OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT FOR HOLIDAYS. ANYONE WHO WALKS IN IS GIVEN INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE AND IS ASSURED CONFIDENTIALITY IN WCCS'S INTERACTIONS WITH THEM. NON SHELTER SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN WORK WITH THE WCCS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CASE MANAGERS AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN CREATING AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN. THESE PLANS INCLUDE OPTIONS TO MEET LEGAL, MEDICAL, CAREER, EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND HOUSING GOALS AND/OR ATTEND DV SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENTING CLASSES, AND LIFE SKILLS OFFERED AT THIS SITE.Expenses $376,661
- HOTLINE: WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CRISIS SHELTER PROVIDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LIFELINE, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. OUR 24-HOUR LIFELINE OFFERS CRISIS ASSISTANCE, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. OUR BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH OPERATORS UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ARE HERE TO GIVE SUPPORT 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ASSISTANCE MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGH IMMEDIATE RESPONSE BY AGENCY STAFF WHO ARE TRAINED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELORS, PURSUANT TO EVIDENCE CODE 1037.1.Expenses $183,960
- TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE:WCCS ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH ESTABLISHING A NEW RESIDENCE AND FACILITATES LINKAGES TO TRANSITIONAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS. STAFF RESEARCHES AND IDENTIFIES WHICH PROGRAMS HAVE AVAILABILITY AND PROVIDES INTERESTED CLIENTS WITH A UNIVERSAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APPLICATION. FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AND ARE NOT READY TO BE ON THEIR OWN, POST-TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES VIA WCCS' STELLA'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM CAN BE PROVIDED FOR UP TO TWELVE MONTHS, SPACE PERMITTING. OUR CLIENTS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HAVE AN ASSIGNED CASE MANAGER WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THEM TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND DAYCARE AND TO OBTAIN LIFE SKILLS TO TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING SUCCESSFULLY.Expenses $36,212
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
- 95-3315186
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,435,491
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,745,679
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,745,679 | $2,017,647 | $1,435,491 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,103,795 | $1,647,326 | $1,712,652 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,412,032 | $1,550,762 | $1,206,874 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 95-3315186).
Questions about WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER
- What is the EIN of WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER is 95-3315186.
- Is WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER 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 & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER 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 WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER 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 WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMANDA BENAVIDES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,380 (ELIZABETH CONTRERAS-MARTINEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TIL 1/3/25).
- How much revenue does WOMENS & CHILDRENS CRISIS SHELTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,745,679, expenses of $2,017,647 and total assets of $1,435,491 at year end.
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