DOMESTIC ABUSE FAMILY SHELTER INC
Mission Statement
The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc. (DAFS) is dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse by maintaining a program with a broad base of services and community support as well as local and state involvement. DAFS’ purpose is to provide victims of domestic violence with the skills, tools, and understanding to make choices leading to violence-free living and to raise awareness of domestic violence in the community at large. DAFS’ believes in the right of all persons to live without fear of abuse, oppression or violence. DAFS’ supports respect and equality in relationships and believes that our services and programs should empower victims of domestic violence and prepare them to be self-sufficient.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
82.4% | 85.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
15.7% | 11.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.9% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
16.9 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
5.1% | 13.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
99.8% | 93.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
6.4% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
5.3% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
8.4% | 1.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $1.9M | 82.4% | 27 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.8M | 85.8% | 26 |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $1.7M | 84.8% | 21 |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $1.1M | N/A | — | 15 |
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