Nonprofit · EIN 31-0910779
CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,195,118 | $6,902,669 | -$1,707,551 | $27,396,114 | $12,296,049 | $15,100,065 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,173,916 | $6,113,375 | $60,541 | $21,664,527 | $5,065,414 | $16,599,113 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,646,662 | $5,951,559 | -$1,304,897 | $16,916,730 | $614,254 | $16,302,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,049,792
- of which government grants
- $3,105,415
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $97,816
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,286
- Other revenue
- $47,510
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,728,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,693,381
- Professional fundraising fees
- -$2,371
- Legal fees
- $287
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $236,801
- Travel
- $5,439
- Depreciation
- $622,562
- Program services (functional)
- $6,201,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $506,052
- Fundraising (functional)
- $195,322
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,664,527
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,396,114
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,296,049
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,100,065
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,400,538
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,498
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,150,566
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,949,499
- Gross receipts
- $5,195,118
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 254
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL LUSTIG | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $301,067 | $12,042 |
| PHILIP HELSER | CFO: THROUGH 5/24 Officer | 1 | $0 | $122,263 | $5,754 |
| FIKRU NIGUSSE | INTERIM CFO 5/24-6/24;CFO 7/24-1/25 Officer | 1 | $0 | $92,291 | $11,357 |
| ANDREW MESLOW | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DUNN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED KENDALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON KERR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLENE MANSER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA MARTIN-TERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MCCLENDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VIOLET MEEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MITCHELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN PHEISTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA PRILLERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON RIGGINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV ADAM STEINBRENNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN SUITER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURT ANDERSON | INTERIM CFO 2/25-6/25 Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP HELSER | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $196,569 | $18,600 |
| REV LARRY A CROWELL | PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH 06/23) Former | 1 | $0 | $193,768 | $7,099 |
| RACHEL LUSTIG | PRESIDENT & CEO (EFFECTIVE 05/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $195,241 | $4,892 |
| MARK DIEMER | CHAIR: HSC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG JORDAN | CHAIR: AFC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED KENDALL | CHAIR: AFC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MESLOW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MITCHELL | CHAIR: EEC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM STEINBRENNER | VICE CHAIR: HSC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TREON | EXEC BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SUITER | VICE CHAIR: HSC (EFFECTIVE 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLENE MANSER | VICE CHAIR: AFC (EFFECTIVE 02/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STACY MARTIN | PRESIDENT & CEO: THRU 05/22 Former | 1 | $0 | $320,046 | $1,079 |
| REV LARRY A CROWELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $212,514 | $9,088 |
| PHILIP HELSER | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $190,780 | $17,941 |
| MARK DIEMER | CHAIR: HSC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG JORDAN | CHAIR: AFC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED KENDALL | VICE CHAIR: AFC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MESLOW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MITCHELL | CHAIR: EEC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM STEINBRENNER | VICE CHAIR: HSC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TREON | EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1105 SCHROCK RD STE 100, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-1165
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHEL LUSTIG, 1105 SCHROCK ROAD 100, COLUMBUS, OH 43229
- Signed the 990
- JULIE FRATIANNE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (614) 224-7200
- Website
- WWW.LSSNETWORKOFHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD BY SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED BY OPERATING FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES, SENIOR LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED CARE FACILITIES, A HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ASSIST FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O24-HOUR CRISIS, INFORMATION & REFFERAL HOTLINE:CHOICES RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF CALLS EACH YEAR FROM PEOPLE LIVING IN FEAR FROM THE THREAT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO MEET THIS INCREDIBLE DEMAND, CHOICES PROVIDES A CRISIS, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THIS RESOURCE IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN CENTRAL OHIO AND IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN NEED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE. HOTLINE STAFF ARE TRAINED TO LISTEN, ASK QUESTIONS, DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES, AND ULTIMATELY REFER CALLERS TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.TEMPORARY SHELTER:THE FACT THAT CHOICES OFFERS TEMPORARY SHELTER IS WELL KNOWN, BUT THE LOCATION IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. A DEDICATED STAFF HAS GUARANTEED ITS OPERATION 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SINCE 1977, MAKING IT THE LONGEST-RUNNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN CENTRAL OHIO. COUNSELING:CHOICES OFFERS PROBLEM-SOLVING COUNSELING, SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO THOSE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO DO NOT REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. DAY OR NIGHT, SERVICES RANGING FROM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS TO EDUCATIONAL GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS WITH GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDENTIALS. TREATMENT GOALS ARE DEVELOPED COOPERATIVELY AND FOCUS ON ISSUES OF SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT, AS WELL AS IMPROVING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. PERSONAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY PLANS ARE EXPLORED AND DEFINED.Expenses $6,201,295 · revenue $42,946
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
- 31-0910779
- 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)
- $27,396,114
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,195,118
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,195,118 | $6,902,669 | $27,396,114 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,173,916 | $6,113,375 | $21,664,527 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,646,662 | $5,951,559 | $16,916,730 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,608,792 | $4,905,612 | $18,472,211 | 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 31-0910779).
Questions about CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- What is the EIN of CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is 31-0910779.
- Is CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 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 CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 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 CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 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 CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHEL LUSTIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,195,118, expenses of $6,902,669 and total assets of $27,396,114 at year end.
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