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Forbes House

Forbes House

Painesville, OH 44077
Tax ID34-1291205

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About this organization

Revenue

$802,339

Expenses

$725,458

Website

forbeshouse.org

Mission

Forbes House empowers individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic violence. Our vision is to help victims thrive and to foster an end to domestic abuse through education and advocacy. We are located in Lake County, Ohio, but serve people in need in throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FORBES HOUSE, A TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FORBES HOUSE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SHELTER - FORBES HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SHELTER 24/7 AND CAN HOUSE 30 VICTIMS, INCLUDING CHILDREN. HELPLINE - AVAILABLE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. ADVOCACY - OUR LEGAL AND FAMILY ADVOCATES ASSIST ABUSED ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY ACTING AS LIAISONS WITH THE BUREAUCRACIES THEY ENCOUNTER. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM - THE CHILDREN'S COUNSELOR ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, ASSISTS IN THEIR RECOVERY AND HELPS PARENTS ENHANCE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS. COMMUNITY EDUCATION - SPEAKERS ADDRESS VICTIMS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EMOTIONAL AND DATE ABUSE. AFTERCARE - OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT THE SHELTER REMAIN IN HEALTHY, NONVIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS. COUNSELING - PEER COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR VICTIMS AS NEEDED WITH SHELTER ADVOCATES. LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES ARE FACILITATED BY SHELTER ADVOCATES TO PARTNER VICTIMS WITH THE LOCAL AGENCY OF THEIR CHOICE. IN 2017, FORBES HOUSE MADE AN UNQUESTIONABLE IMPACT IN LAKE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING TO 1,134 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - 20,253 SHELTER SERVICES, COUNSELING SESSIONS (PEER AND LICENSED) 1,820, AND 222 OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS TO 6,280 PARTICIPANTS. SERVICES PROVIDED - 20,253 CALLS - 4,027 COUNSELING SESSIONS - 1820 (PEER AND LICENSED) OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS - 222 OUTREACH ATTENDEES - 6,280

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of forbes house is empower individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic abuse. the vision of forbes house is to help victims thrive and to foster an end to domestic abuse through education and advocacy.”.

Their activities were defined as: “The mission of forbes house is empower individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic abuse. the vision of forbes house is to help victims thrive and to foster an end to domestic abuse through education and advocacy.”.

  • As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as OH.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO BOX 702, PAINESVILLE, OH, 44077.
  • The form of the non-profit organization shows 19 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $76,881.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1977.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $524,956 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $20,485 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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