Nonprofit · EIN 43-1077667
SAFE CONNECTIONS
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,702,855 | $2,951,438 | -$248,583 | $2,123,511 | $126,688 | $1,996,823 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,468,824 | $2,642,340 | -$173,516 | $2,339,303 | $140,214 | $2,199,089 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,505,808 | $2,464,161 | $41,647 | $2,426,774 | $82,641 | $2,344,133 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,632,432
- of which government grants
- $1,763,025
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,686
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,505
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,737
- Other revenue
- $27,737
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,582
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,068
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,035,061
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,513,120
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $69,841
- Travel
- $14,163
- Depreciation
- $32,747
- Program services (functional)
- $2,419,613
- Management and general (functional)
- $319,431
- Fundraising (functional)
- $212,394
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,339,303
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,123,511
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $126,688
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,996,823
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $385,157
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,118,367
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,698,241
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $298,582
- Gross receipts
- $2,963,140
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN AROESTY | CEO Officer | 40 | $74,446 | $7,622 |
| ANNA ARCIPOWSKI CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMARNATH BADRINARAYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE FLASCHAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS HERSHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HOFFMAN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARONI KUNDU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADY MCANINCH ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PATERSHUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE SILVERSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARUNA TAILOR MSW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH THUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURDOCK | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH FIEBIG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM MEYERS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN COLLINS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA DANLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $116,272 | $13,298 |
| SHARON HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RISE D BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE VANDEVEN CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKIA WINSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE METZGER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN COLLINS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARUNA TAILOR | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HOFFMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA DANLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $116,653 | $16,677 |
| NANCY E COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RISE D BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE VANDEVEN CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARUNA TAILOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN KPERE-DAIBO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HOFFMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PATERSHUK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA RANDOLPH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE ILKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2165 HAMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139-2904
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KAREN AROESTY, 2165 HAMPTON AVENUE, ST LOUIS, MO 63139
- Signed the 990
- KAREN AROESTY, CEO
- Phone
- (314) 646-7500
- Website
- WWW.SAFECONNECTIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHMERSAHL TRELOAR & COMPANY PC
Mission
REDUCE THE IMPACT AND INCIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH EDUCATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- COUNSELING - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THOSE INCLUSIVE OF GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND/OR CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.Expenses $1,489,234 · revenue $1,249,427
- SAFE CONNECTIONS PROVIDES THE 24-HOUR CRISIS HELPLINE FOR ANY VICTIM OF PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE AS WELL AS TO SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT TO HELP CALLERS ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, FOR REFERRALS TO SHELTERS AND OTHER SERVICES, AND TO HELP DECREASE THEIR STRESS AT THE TIME OF THE CALL.Expenses $382,577 · grants $4,582 · revenue $283,600
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION - AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE AND IMPACT OF VIOLENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS; PROGRAM TARGETED TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS.Expenses $547,802 · revenue $273,326
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
- 43-1077667
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,123,511
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,963,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,702,855 | $2,951,438 | $2,123,511 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,468,824 | $2,642,340 | $2,339,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,505,808 | $2,464,161 | $2,426,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,331,536 | $2,353,853 | $2,346,894 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 43-1077667).
Questions about SAFE CONNECTIONS
- What is the EIN of SAFE CONNECTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE CONNECTIONS is 43-1077667.
- Is SAFE CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to SAFE CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFE CONNECTIONS 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 SAFE CONNECTIONS 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 SAFE CONNECTIONS 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 SAFE CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KAREN AROESTY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFE CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,446 (KAREN AROESTY, CEO).
- How much revenue does SAFE CONNECTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,702,855, expenses of $2,951,438 and total assets of $2,123,511 at year end.
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