Nonprofit · EIN 94-2481188
CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE
Tax-exempt · SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,327,768 | $8,477,090 | $850,678 | $11,004,841 | $2,141,427 | $8,863,414 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,376,117 | $8,015,225 | $1,360,892 | $9,715,693 | $2,036,413 | $7,679,280 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,539,027 | $7,579,248 | -$40,221 | $9,281,169 | $3,073,428 | $6,207,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,425,696
- of which government grants
- $6,219,623
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $110,607
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$24,716
- Other revenue
- $791,465
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,270,319
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $469,647
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,170,657
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,626,587
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $91,634
- Travel
- $22,662
- Depreciation
- $149,217
- Program services (functional)
- $5,664,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,341,288
- Fundraising (functional)
- $471,579
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,715,693
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,004,841
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,141,427
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,863,414
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,761,450
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,736,533
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,687,861
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,175,553
- Gross receipts
- $9,352,484
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 74
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Ferguson | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $231,347 | $23,421 |
| Rupinder Malhi | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $181,253 | $18,291 |
| Lynn Scheutte | Quality & SI Dir | 37.5 | $152,956 | $19,456 |
| Tracey Cook | Director of HR | 37.5 | $143,625 | $18,092 |
| Melissa Gibbs | Sr Mgr of Legal Sv | 37.5 | $127,373 | $12,954 |
| Maureen Aggio | Senior Accountant | 37.5 | $105,012 | $16,640 |
| Cynthia Kilpatrick | Compliance Manager | 37.5 | $105,187 | $4,012 |
| Donald Duffy Magilligan | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lara McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christelle Carlon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Sheehan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meaghan Hassel-Shearer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Phoebe Venkat | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristina Bell | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Neha Reddy Tikkavarapu | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Toni Martinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Raff | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Francisco J Terrizzano | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Tanya Boland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Ferguson | CEO Officer | 40 | $203,315 | $48,424 |
| Rupinder Malhi | CFO Officer | 40 | $180,185 | $34,666 |
| Lynn Scheutte | Quality & SI Dir | 40 | $141,290 | $20,763 |
| Tracey Cook | Director of HR | 40 | $132,830 | $16,245 |
| Alyssa Wieting | Director of Dev. | 40 | $122,750 | $17,467 |
| Melissa Gibbs | Sr Mgr of Legal Sv | 40 | $117,636 | $12,334 |
| Linda Adler | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lara McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christelle Carlon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karuna Chibber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Duffy Magilligan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Phoebe Venkat | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristina Bell | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gomez | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Toni Martinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meaghan Hassel-Shearer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Rave | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco J Terrizzano | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Mizra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Morris | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Ferguson | CEO Officer | 40 | $195,738 | $56,455 |
| Rupinder Malhi | CFO Officer | 40 | $162,121 | $25,960 |
| Lynn Scheutte | Quality & SI Dir | 40 | $126,260 | $18,467 |
| Tracey Cook | Director of HR | 40 | $120,416 | $11,277 |
| Alyssa Wieting | Director of Dev. | 40 | $110,000 | $12,378 |
| Melissa Gibbs | Sr Mgr of Legal Sv | 40 | $101,106 | $10,792 |
| Linda Adler | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lara McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christelle Carlon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karuna Chibber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Fowler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Duffy Magilligan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Phoebe Venkat | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Imboden | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Toni Martinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Rave | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Sherman Leman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Mizra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Morris | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2211 PALM AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1814
- Signed the 990
- Karen Ferguson, CEO
- Phone
- (650) 652-0800
- Website
- www.corasupport.org
- Return prepared by
- MUN CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2481188 or by the name CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE.
- 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
CORAS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY, SUPPORT AND HEALING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE ABUSE IN AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CORAS VISION IS A SOCIETY WHERE INTIMATE PARTNERS TREAT ONE ANOTHER WITH RESPECT, WHERE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FORMS OF RELATIONSHIP ABUSE ARE NOT TOLERATED, AND WHERE SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WHO NEED THEM.
Program accomplishments
- Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelter:CORA offers supportive housing and subsidies to individuals and families left homeless due to domestic violence, as well as emergency shelter for those fleeing violence. Housing and shelter staff assist clients with stabilizing income, accessing available public benefits, and transitioning toward permanent housing. The programs goal is to support long-term self-sufficiency and safety. During the fiscal year 2024-25, 82 clients received supportive housing and/or emergency shelter services.Expenses $2,125,621 · grants $1,109,051 · revenue $2,166,235
- Family Support Services:Mental Health Services CORA offers therapeutic counseling services for survivors and their children. Counseling and support groups are led by trained, trauma-informed specialists and are available in English and Spanish. Services may be provided in person or via telehealth to maintain accessibility. During the fiscal year 2024-25, 451 San Mateo County residents received mental health services through CORA.First 5 CORAs First 5funded Zero to Five Family-Centered Mental Health Program provides trauma-informed child-parent psychotherapy and therapeutic parenting support groups for families with children ages 0 to 5 impacted by domestic violence. Services strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce trauma symptoms, and support caregivers in creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for young children.SPARK Program As part of its mental health services, CORA operates the SPARK program, which provides rapid, trauma-informed therapeutic intervention for children following domestic violence incidents involving law enforcement. SPARK focuses on early stabilization, emotional processing, and connection to ongoing mental health supports for children and families impacted by violence.Expenses $1,365,186 · grants $1,981 · revenue $1,282,090
- Legal Services:CORA works collaboratively with the San Mateo County District Attorneys Office to ensure survivors of domestic violence understand their rights as victim-witnesses and have access to the criminal legal system. Services include legal advocacy and representation. CORA attorneys and legal staff provide free and confidential assistance with restraining orders and related family law matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, establishment of paternity, and child or spousal support. Court accompaniment, advocacy, and referrals are also provided. During the fiscal year 2024-25, 831 clients received legal representation and 233 clients were accompanied to court hearings.Legal Information Line CORA operates a legal information line that accepts messages related to the legal aspects of domestic violence. Attorneys return calls within two days to provide legal information, referrals, and guidance related to restraining orders, custody, divorce, and immigration matters. During the fiscal year 2024-25, the department responded to 2,101 requests for service.Expenses $736,919 · grants $590 · revenue $827,398
- CSS (Crisis Support Services):CORA's CSS Department serves as the front door to the agency for clients and the community. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CSS provides a lifeline for people in the midst of a domestic violence crisis. With services available around the clock, the department serves as a first responder, offering immediate, compassionate, and skilled support to those in dire need. The department features two programs:24-hour hotline The hotline is how the majority of those fleeing domestic violence get connected to needed services. The hotline supports safety planning and provides an assessment of risks and needs, facilitating access to emergency housing, shelter, or referrals to other departments as indicated. It is a vital component of ensuring the community has access to intervention services in moments of crisis.Emergency Response Program (ERP) ERP is a joint project with countywide law enforcement, through which CORA provides timely intervention and advocacy. This program bridges the gap between immediate danger and ongoing support. In collaboration with local police and sheriff departments, ERP ensures survivors in crisis situations are connected to services that assist with safety planning, stabilization, and access to resources. ERP serves as a direct contact point for law enforcement officers responding to or encountering domestic violence incidents, with crisis counselors providing immediate support and coordination.Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT) As part of CSS, CORA participates in the Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT), a law enforcementled co-response model in which trained survivor advocates are deployed alongside officers to select domestic violence calls. DVERT provides immediate, on-scene crisis intervention, emotional support, and direct connection to CORA services following law enforcement contact.During the fiscal year 202425, CORAs CSS team answered 2,768 calls and responded to 4,785 law enforcement referrals. With total revenue of $965,740 the CSS Department continues to demonstrate CORAs commitment to timely crisis response and survivor safety.Expenses $734,208 · grants $18,155 · revenue $965,740
- Prevention & Community Engagement:CORAs Prevention & Community Engagement Department implements primary prevention strategies and community-based education to raise awareness, reduce risk factors, and strengthen community responses to domestic violence throughout San Mateo County.The department is comprised of the following programs:Guaranteed Income Initiative As part of its prevention and stabilization efforts, CORA administers a Guaranteed Income initiative for survivors experiencing financial instability. The program provides time-limited, unrestricted financial support to reduce economic dependence, support safety, and decrease barriers to long-term stability and independence.Satellite Offices East Palo Alto and Coastside Through satellite offices in East Palo Alto and the Coastside region, including Half Moon Bay, CORA expands access to domestic violence services for communities that face geographic, linguistic, or systemic barriers to care. These offices provide outreach, education, and direct advocacy services. Community Advocates offer case management, safety planning, risk assessment, education, referrals, and connection to CORAs core programs, while also conducting community outreach and awareness activities to increase access to culturally responsive support for underserved residents.Speak Up A tailored community education program that equips local businesses with tools to recognize and respond to domestic violence affecting employees and customers. Through a three-module training, participants learn to identify warning signs and provide appropriate support.TDAH (To Do At Home) A primary prevention initiative designed for families with young children, providing developmentally appropriate activities that strengthen family bonds and promote healthy relationships. The program engages community partners such as schools, libraries, and housing agencies.YEA! (Youth Education & Advocacy) A school-based program that engages middle and high school students in education about relationship violence and healthy relationships. The program includes classroom-based training and student-led initiatives focused on prevention and advocacy.During the fiscal year 2024-25, the Prevention & Community Engagement Department served 352 businesses through Speak Up, over 3,250 students through YEA!, 42 households through the East Palo Alto and Coastside satellite offices, and 425 families through TDAH.Expenses $702,289 · grants $140,541 · revenue $608,520
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
- 94-2481188
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,004,841
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,352,484
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,327,768 | $8,477,090 | $11,004,841 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,376,117 | $8,015,225 | $9,715,693 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,539,027 | $7,579,248 | $9,281,169 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,480,919 | $6,137,010 | $9,307,630 | 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 94-2481188).
Questions about CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE
- What is the EIN of CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE is 94-2481188.
- Is CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE 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 CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE 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 CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $231,347 (Karen Ferguson, CEO).
- How much revenue does CORA COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,327,768, expenses of $8,477,090 and total assets of $11,004,841 at year end.
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