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← ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$6,766,886
Total expenses
$5,175,084
Contributions and grants received
$6,625,955
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$140,931
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$4,431,447
Total liabilities, end of year
$644,289
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,787,158
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,263,444
Management and general expenses
$813,897
Fundraising expenses
$97,743
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,263,444

Program services were 82.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $131,320

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $6,494,635

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $130,330

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $13,920 · excluded $13,920

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $310,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $182,989

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $127,011

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $127,011 · excluded $127,011

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $260,592 · program services $89,887 · management and general $170,705

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,709,851 · program services $2,419,744 · management and general $252,852 · fundraising $37,255

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $256,897 · program services $234,135 · management and general $19,463 · fundraising $3,299

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $410,638 · program services $358,741 · management and general $46,890 · fundraising $5,007

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $117,043 · program services $1,073 · management and general $103,520 · fundraising $12,450

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,414 · program services $1,278 · management and general $136

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $16,435 · program services $12,996 · management and general $2,289 · fundraising $1,150

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $262,415 · program services $182,488 · management and general $79,927

  • 17 · Travel

    total $37,911 · program services $27,877 · management and general $9,982 · fundraising $52

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $30,406 · program services $12,088 · management and general $18,318

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $38,585 · program services $28,743 · management and general $9,842

  • 24a · Other expenses: CLIENT FINANCIAL AND MA

    total $540,730 · program services $540,730

  • 24b · Other expenses: CONSULTANTS AND DIRECT

    total $212,314 · program services $207,824 · management and general $4,340 · fundraising $150

  • 24c · Other expenses: SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

    total $161,356 · program services $69,715 · management and general $54,390 · fundraising $37,251

  • 24d · Other expenses: TELEPHONE

    total $76,047 · program services $55,816 · management and general $20,196 · fundraising $35

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $42,450 · program services $20,309 · management and general $21,047 · fundraising $1,094

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $139,545 · end of year $379,628

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,420,523 · end of year $2,148,572

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $78,025 · end of year $160,250

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $546,582 · end of year $487,511

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $5,002

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $101,428 · end of year $62,167

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,110,005

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $30,174

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $183,072 · end of year $1,079,831

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $5,006

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $141,557 · end of year $113,488

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $284,515 · end of year $285,325

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    end of year $254,818

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $140,869 · end of year $104,146

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,111,230 · end of year $3,025,329

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $84,126 · end of year $761,829

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER OFFERS HOPE, HELP, AND HEALING TO ALL EXPERIENCING OR AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH FREE, ACCESSIBLE, AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY. WE WORK TO END THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION. PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND WORKING TO END ALL FORMS OF OPPRESSION ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR WORK.

Activities or mission (Part I)

OFFERS SAFE SHELTER, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

  • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) RESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER: ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER OPERATES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER IN A CONFIDENTIAL, SECURE LOCATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOMES DUE TO IMMINENT THREAT OF HARM OR DEATH. OUR SHELTER PROVIDES A HOMELIKE SETTING WITH TEN BEDROOMS CAPABLE OF SHELTERING TEN TO TWELVE FAMILIES INCLUDING SIXTEEN CHILDREN. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH SECURITY SYSTEMS AND IS STAFFED 24 HOURS DAILY. WE HAVE ON-SITE COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES. 52 CLIENTS (3,650 ROOM NIGHTS) WERE SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

    Expenses $1,000,101

  • RAPE CRISIS CENTER SERVICES: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER PROVIDES COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE OUR 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE HOTLINE (VOICE AND MASS RELAY) WITH PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO HOSPITALS OR POLICE STATIONS FOLLOWING AN ATTACK, EMERGENCY SHELTER, EMERGENCY SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, ADVOCACY FOR PROTECTION ORDERS, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMMING, VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 325 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

    Expenses $687,984 · Revenue $709,285

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES: ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM GET SAFE, STAY SAFE AND RECOVER FROM THE INJURIES OF VIOLENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE HOTLINE WITH PHYSICAL RESPONSE, INFORMATION/REFERRAL, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH. 1,054 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

    Expenses $862,580

  • OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT, VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR HOMELESS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, VICTIM ASSISTANCE IN COURT, VISITATION SERVICES, SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, SAFE BERKSHIRES PROJECT, LGBTQ ACCESS PROJECT, DISABILITY JUSTICE PROJECT, HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE, VICTIM CONTACT FOR BATTERER'S INTERVENTION PROGRAM, CIVILIAN ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, AND HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAM.

    Expenses $1,712,779

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Janis Broderick

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $138,081
    From this org
    $130,104
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,977
    Hours/week
    40
  • Divya Chaturvedi

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Diane Degiacomo

    CO-PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    13
  • Leslie Loffredo

    CO-PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    12
  • Lorena Dus

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Marie Paridise

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • Pamela Czach

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Ann Miller

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    11
  • Susan Gordon

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    14
  • Sabrina Tan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jacqueline Sadera

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    6
  • Cheryl Callahan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Susan Birns

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20
  • Lois Hobbs

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Hillery Hinds Maxymillian

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    8

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
11 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202610429349300521

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