Women Against Abuse Inc

“The audit committee has the authority to approve the 990 form on behalf of the entire board of directors. Each of the board members received a copy of the completed 990 along with an overview of the importance of the form and what to look for as board members in advance of the filing of the 990.”

“Each director is required to sign a conflict of interest policy and disclosure statement upon election and annually thereafter. Management tracks receipt of all signed forms. In addition, all budget managers are required to complete the conflict of interest documents at the time of hire and annually thereafter. The agency's board liaison is responsible for monitoring compliance with this policy.”

“The personnel committee of the board of directors, together with outsourced consultants, conducted market research and analysis to establish compensation for the executive director. Finance director and other senior management salaries were set based upon market surveys for comparable agencies within the geographic region.”

“The organization's 990 and annual audited financial statements are available on the organization's website. Additionally, the organization's 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and annual audited financial statements are available upon request by contacting administrative offices. Electronic or paper copies will be made available within 10 business days of request by contacting the administrative offices.”

“Women against abuse is a leading domestic violence service provider and advocate located in philadelphia, pa. The mission of women against abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education. The organization fulfills this mission through innovative programs and community collaborations. In fiscal year 2024, women against abuse served 12,143 people through one or more of its services, which include emergency shelter, transitional housing, a community-based safe at home program, legal aid, hotline counseling, and community education and advocacy. These services make a tangible impact on the community by empowering those who have experienced violent relationships to heal and embrace futures of safety and hope.”

“The organization's board of directors has an audit committee appointed. This audit committee assumes the responsibility for the oversight of the audit of the financial statements and the selection of the independent accountants and the review and approval of the annual 990. This process is unchanged from the prior year.”