Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
 
Doing business as
DBA THE PURPLE DOOR
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 3368
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX784633368
D Employer identification number

74-1943398
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,963,684
F Name and address of principal officer:
FRANCES WILSON
PO BOX 3368
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX784633368
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PURPLEDOORTX.ORG
H(a)
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subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1977
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE PURPLE DOOR IS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TO TRANSITION TO A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 60
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 123
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,676,841 2,890,443
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 118,323 63,375
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 16,396 5,677
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 9,072 4,189
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2,820,632 2,963,684
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 35,446 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,074,049 2,138,964
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet74,166    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 674,291 772,509
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,783,786 2,911,473
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 36,846 52,211
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,236,914 3,553,109
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 181,425 335,069
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 3,055,489 3,218,040
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE PURPLE DOOR IS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TO TRANSITION TO A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,925,209 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR PROVIDED FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 1854 CLIENTS. THE AGENCY SERVED 1281 ADULTS AND 573 CHILDREN IN 2020. OF THOSE SERVED, 1099 WERE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24-HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-FOCUSED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS THE OFTEN MULTI- GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WITH A GOAL OF ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. THE AGENCY ADAPTED TO THE SIGNIFICANT SERVICE BARRIERS FROM COVID-19 BY UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY TO SAFELY PROVIDE SERVICES TO CLIENTS. IN THE SHELTER AND ALL AGENCY FACILITIES, AN ENHANCED DISINFECTING PROTOCOL AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WERE EMPLOYED TO MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF CLIENTS AND STAFF. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR MARKED 42 YEARS OF ON-GOING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ENTITY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS A TWELVE-COUNTY SOUTH TEXAS REGION, WHICH INCLUDES ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. SERVICES: THE FOLLOWING CORE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE AGENCY'S FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM ARE ESSENTIAL TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE LONG-TERM CHANGES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT AND VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES. THE AGENCY'S PROGRAM IS ON-GOING, WITH SHELTER AND CRISIS SERVICES AVAILABLE 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE: THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE FOR UP TO 65 VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS. A TOLL-FREE, 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE IS PROVIDED 365 DAYS A YEAR. SECURITY AND LIMITED ACCESS TO THE SHELTER FACILITY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A MONITORING SYSTEM. FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS RECEIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT THE SHELTER FACILITY, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS PROVIDED. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED FOR PERSONS FROM ALL COUNTIES SERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ALL IDENTIFIED ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS WHO ARE RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICES OFFERED IN THE SHELTER FACILITY, THROUGH FOUR RURAL OUTREACH OFFICES, AND THROUGH ADDITIONAL SITES THAT ARE SAFE AND CONVENIENT FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE AGENCY'S SERVICE AREA. THE PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE SHELTER FACILITY IN NUECES COUNTY IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL DUE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLIENTS SERVED BY THE AGENCY. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: UPON ENTRY INTO THE SHELTER, EACH CLIENT IS PROVIDED SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE BY A CASE MANAGER WHO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND MONITORS THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS.EACH CLIENT AND FAMILY HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS AND IDENTIFY OPTIONS. STAFF ASSISTS EACH CLIENT WITH RESOURCE REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS, HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND FOOD PANTRY. ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGEMENT ARE PROVIDED IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCREASES CLIENTS' SENSE OF SAFETY AND DECREASES FEELINGS OF ISOLATION. COUNSELING SERVICES: CLIENTS RESIDING AT THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY ARE OFFERED EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND IN A GROUP SETTING. PRIMARY ISSUES ADDRESSED THROUGH COUNSELING INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, PROFILES OF BATTERERS, THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE SIX DAYS PER WEEK AT TIMES CONVENIENT TO CLIENTS - RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS FOR CHILDREN, WITH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS OFFERED DURING WEEKDAYS, IN THE EVENINGS, AND ON SATURDAYS. LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: A LEGAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL CLIENTS TO DETERMINE ANY ISSUES REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INFORMATION ON THEIR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND OBTAINING LEGAL AID, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS, AND ARE ACCOMPANIED TO COURT AND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THEIR PURSUIT OF THESE OPTIONS. YOUTH SERVICES: SUPPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS INCLUDING COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, FAMILY INTERACTION ACTIVITIES, AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH RESIDING IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR CHILDREN RESIDING IN THE SHELTER, ON-GOING SERVICES ARE ENCOURAGED AFTER THE FAMILY TRANSITIONS TO AN ALTERNATE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CONTINUITY OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EDUCATION AS FAMILIES FACE THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE AND RE-LOCATION ISSUES. COUNSELING STAFF AND EXPERIENCED PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO HELP ENSURE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SUCCESS AND PROVIDE REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: AGENCY STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER 24-HOURS A DAY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS. RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES: RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN ELEVEN RURAL COUNTIES AND IN RURAL NUECES COUNTY INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER TRANSPORTATION, AND LEGAL ADVOCACY THROUGH OUTREACH OFFICES LOCATED IN BEE COUNTY (BEEVILLE), SAN PATRICIO COUNTY (SINTON), KLEBERG COUNTY (KINGSVILLE), AND JIM WELLS COUNTY (ALICE). ADVOCATES TRAVEL TO ALL COUNTIES IN THE SERVICE AREA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VICTIMS AT LOCATIONS CONVENIENT AND SAFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE FOR PERSONS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED OR ARRANGED FOR VICTIMS FROM ALL TWELVE COUNTIES SERVED. THE AGENCY COORDINATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM ALL AREAS TO ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION MANAGER AND TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. IN 2006, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS INITIATED THE FORMATION OF THE COASTAL BEND COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE COALITION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE COALITION IS COMPRISED OF AREA ENTITIES INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE COALITION'S MISSION IS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, TO HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLEN
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 469,579 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FEMALE AND MALE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR PROVIDED FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 1854 CLIENTS. OF THOSE SERVED IN 2020, 350 WERE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24- HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-DIRECTED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY,AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS THE OFTEN MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WITH A GOAL OF ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE INTERVENTION SERVICES TO VICTIMS WHILE PIVOTING TOWARDS THE ENGAGEMENT OF EACH COMMUNITY SERVED THROUGH INTENSIVE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION STRATEGIES TO STOP THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVEN OCCURS. AGENCY SERVICES ADDRESS INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE THAT OCCURS AS PART OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES COORDINATOR AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER AND EMERGENCY ROOMS ACROSS THE TWELVE- COUNTY SERVICE AREA 24-HOURS A DAY, 365-DAYS PER YEAR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS. VICTIMS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS: "A TOLL-FREE 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE; "65-BED SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE OPERATED 365-DAYS A YEAR PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, SHELTER); "YOUTH SERVICES: COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, ACTIVITY GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CHILD VICTIMS; "COUNSELING SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND AGE- APPROPRIATE COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, "LEGAL ADVOCACY: ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTIVE ORDER APPLICATIONS, ACCOMPANIMENT TO POLICE/SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND ASSISTANCE FILING CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIMS; AND "CASE MANAGEMENT: ADVOCACY TO OBTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL CARE FOR THE ADULT AND CHILD, AND EDUCATION. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION MANAGER AND TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. IN 2006, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS INITIATED THE FORMATION OF THE COASTAL BEND COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE COALITION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE COALITION IS COMPRISED OF AREA ENTITIES INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE COALITION'S MISSION IS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, TO HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. AN ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY COALITION WAS FORMED IN 2007 IN THE KINGSVILLE AREA AND IN 2010 IN THE BEEVILLE AREA TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF VICTIM SERVICES AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN RURAL SOUTH TEXAS COUNTIES SERVED BY THE AGENCY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 152,194 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE BATTERERS' INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS DESIGNED WITH THE GOAL OF EDUCATING OFFENDERS REGARDING THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THEIR BEHAVIORS ON THEIR PARTNERS, CHILDREN, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE, BOTH LEGALLY AND FINANCIALLY, FOR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. THE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION AND FOCUSES ON PARTICIPANTS LEARNING TO USE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES AND NON-VIOLENT BEHAVIOR WHEN INTERACTING WITH INTIMATE PARTNERS, CHILDREN, EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. IN 2020, 213 OFFENDERS WERE REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM AND 157 PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,546,982
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
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No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
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No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
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No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
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No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
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No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
28
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
60
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
14
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletWOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXASDBA PURPLE DOOR813 BUFORD   CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78404 (361) 884-2900
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) FRANCES WILSON......................................................................
CEO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       107,858 0 5,083
(2) ANNA ALDRIDGE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) DANA BAKER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) IRENE CASTILLO-MORENO......................................................................
SECRETARY
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) DWAYNE HARGIS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) DONNA JAMES-SPRUCE......................................................................
TREASURER
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) LISA KENNEDY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) RILEY LANGSTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) EMILY MARTINEZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) TAMMY FRANK MCDONALD......................................................................
CHAIR
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(11) CATHY EISENHAUER MONTGOMERY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) FONZIE MUNOZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MARK SCHAUER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) SHARON SEDWICK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) LEIGH ANNE STRAHLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0




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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 107,858   5,083
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 239,249
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 20,000
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,835,225
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 795,969
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,890,443
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a BIPP FEES   63,375 63,375    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 63,375
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 5,677     5,677
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory     7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss)     7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 20,000of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS   4,370     4,370
b OTHER   -181     -181
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,189
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 2,963,684 63,375   9,866
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 259,505 126,721 110,780 22,004
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,589,937 1,446,915 105,856 37,166
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 43,049 33,677 7,819 1,553
9 Other employee benefits ....... 96,080 82,050 11,270 2,760
10 Payroll taxes ........... 150,393 129,406 16,377 4,610
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 15,745 15,395 350  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 100,597 84,961 12,248 3,388
12 Advertising and promotion .... 11,271 11,071   200
13 Office expenses ....... 140,560 124,656 13,608 2,296
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 172,700 167,479 5,216 5
17 Travel ............ 21,061 20,658 309 94
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,010 2,631 379  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 95,368 90,956 4,412  
23 Insurance ... 41,518 39,994 1,434 90
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ASSISTANCE - RENT 67,530 67,530    
b FOOD 30,771 30,771    
c ASSISTANCE - CLIENT ESSEN 27,257 27,257    
d SECURITY 11,027 10,901 126  
e All other expenses 34,094 33,953 141  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,911,473 2,546,982 290,325 74,166
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1 1,320,299
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,084,202 2 635,639
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 139,317 3 81,779
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 122,283 4 223,471
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 13,323 9 14,472
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,907,141
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,634,028 1,351,718 10c 1,273,113
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 521,554 11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,517 15 4,336
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 3,236,914 16 3,553,109
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 147,353 17 158,611
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 34,072 19 85,058
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25 91,400
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 181,425 26 335,069
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 2,950,130 27 3,024,642
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 105,359 28 193,398
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 3,055,489 32 3,218,040
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,236,914 33 3,553,109
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
2,963,684
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
2,911,473
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
52,211
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
3,055,489
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
110,340
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
3,218,040
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
Employer identification number

74-1943398
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 2,369,441 2,343,766 2,477,964 2,676,841 2,890,443 12,758,455
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,369,441 2,343,766 2,477,964 2,676,841 2,890,443 12,758,455
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 63,356
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 12,695,099
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,369,441 2,343,766 2,477,964 2,676,841 2,890,443 12,758,455
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 5,238 5,129 35,904 16,396 5,677 68,344
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 6,060 12,269 3,526 4,347 4,189 30,391
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12,857,190
12
12
578,497
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.740 %
15
15
98.840 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 26,202
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Name of the organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
Employer identification number

74-1943398
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
  		Employer identification number
74-1943398
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 3
Name of organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
  		Employer identification number

74-1943398
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
  		Employer identification number

74-1943398
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
Employer identification number

74-1943398
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 199,030   199,030
b Buildings .... 2,364,704   1,634,028 730,676
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment .... 343,407     343,407
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,273,113
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 91,400
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 3,074,024
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 110,340
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 110,340
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 2,963,684
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 2,963,684
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 2,911,473
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 2,911,473
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 2,911,473
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON 990 0
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B RECLASS OF INKIND DONATIONS 0
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON 990 0
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B RECLASS OF INKIND DONATIONS 0
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
Employer identification number

74-1943398
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

GREAT EXPECTATI
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
20,000
 
 
20,000

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
20,000
 
 
20,000
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
 
Employer identification number

74-1943398
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C THE PURPLE DOOR
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR PROVIDED FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 1854 CLIENTS. THE AGENCY SERVED 1281 ADULTS AND 573 CHILDREN IN 2020. OF THOSE SERVED, 1099 WERE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24-HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-FOCUSED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS THE OFTEN MULTI- GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WITH A GOAL OF ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. THE AGENCY ADAPTED TO THE SIGNIFICANT SERVICE BARRIERS FROM COVID-19 BY UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY TO SAFELY PROVIDE SERVICES TO CLIENTS. IN THE SHELTER AND ALL AGENCY FACILITIES, AN ENHANCED DISINFECTING PROTOCOL AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WERE EMPLOYED TO MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF CLIENTS AND STAFF. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR MARKED 42 YEARS OF ON-GOING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ENTITY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS A TWELVE-COUNTY SOUTH TEXAS REGION, WHICH INCLUDES ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. SERVICES: THE FOLLOWING CORE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE AGENCY'S FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM ARE ESSENTIAL TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE LONG-TERM CHANGES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT AND VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES. THE AGENCY'S PROGRAM IS ON-GOING, WITH SHELTER AND CRISIS SERVICES AVAILABLE 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE: THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE FOR UP TO 65 VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS. A TOLL-FREE, 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE IS PROVIDED 365 DAYS A YEAR. SECURITY AND LIMITED ACCESS TO THE SHELTER FACILITY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A MONITORING SYSTEM. FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS RECEIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT THE SHELTER FACILITY, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS PROVIDED. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED FOR PERSONS FROM ALL COUNTIES SERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ALL IDENTIFIED ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS WHO ARE RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICES OFFERED IN THE SHELTER FACILITY, THROUGH FOUR RURAL OUTREACH OFFICES, AND THROUGH ADDITIONAL SITES THAT ARE SAFE AND CONVENIENT FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE AGENCY'S SERVICE AREA. THE PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE SHELTER FACILITY IN NUECES COUNTY IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL DUE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLIENTS SERVED BY THE AGENCY. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: UPON ENTRY INTO THE SHELTER, EACH CLIENT IS PROVIDED SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE BY A CASE MANAGER WHO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND MONITORS THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS.EACH CLIENT AND FAMILY HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS AND IDENTIFY OPTIONS. STAFF ASSISTS EACH CLIENT WITH RESOURCE REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS, HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND FOOD PANTRY. ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGEMENT ARE PROVIDED IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCREASES CLIENTS' SENSE OF SAFETY AND DECREASES FEELINGS OF ISOLATION. COUNSELING SERVICES: CLIENTS RESIDING AT THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY ARE OFFERED EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND IN A GROUP SETTING. PRIMARY ISSUES ADDRESSED THROUGH COUNSELING INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, PROFILES OF BATTERERS, THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE SIX DAYS PER WEEK AT TIMES CONVENIENT TO CLIENTS - RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS FOR CHILDREN, WITH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS OFFERED DURING WEEKDAYS, IN THE EVENINGS, AND ON SATURDAYS. LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: A LEGAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL CLIENTS TO DETERMINE ANY ISSUES REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INFORMATION ON THEIR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND OBTAINING LEGAL AID, ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS, AND ARE ACCOMPANIED TO COURT AND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THEIR PURSUIT OF THESE OPTIONS. YOUTH SERVICES: SUPPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS INCLUDING COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, FAMILY INTERACTION ACTIVITIES, AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH RESIDING IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR CHILDREN RESIDING IN THE SHELTER, ON-GOING SERVICES ARE ENCOURAGED AFTER THE FAMILY TRANSITIONS TO AN ALTERNATE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CONTINUITY OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EDUCATION AS FAMILIES FACE THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE AND RE-LOCATION ISSUES. COUNSELING STAFF AND EXPERIENCED PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO HELP ENSURE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SUCCESS AND PROVIDE REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: AGENCY STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER 24-HOURS A DAY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS. RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES: RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN ELEVEN RURAL COUNTIES AND IN RURAL NUECES COUNTY INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER TRANSPORTATION, AND LEGAL ADVOCACY THROUGH OUTREACH OFFICES LOCATED IN BEE COUNTY (BEEVILLE), SAN PATRICIO COUNTY (SINTON), KLEBERG COUNTY (KINGSVILLE), AND JIM WELLS COUNTY (ALICE). ADVOCATES TRAVEL TO ALL COUNTIES IN THE SERVICE AREA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VICTIMS AT LOCATIONS CONVENIENT AND SAFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. TRANSPORTATION TO THE SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE FOR PERSONS FLEEING ABUSE IS PROVIDED OR ARRANGED FOR VICTIMS FROM ALL TWELVE COUNTIES SERVED. THE AGENCY COORDINATES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM ALL AREAS TO ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE TO THE SHELTER FOR VICTIMS. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION MANAGER AND TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. IN 2006, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS INITIATED THE FORMATION OF THE COASTAL BEND COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE COALITION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE COALITION IS COMPRISED OF AREA ENTITIES INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE COALITION'S MISSION IS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, TO HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLEN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FEMALE AND MALE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTH TEXAS INCLUDING ARANSAS, BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, KENEDY, KLEBERG, LIVE OAK, MCMULLEN, NUECES, REFUGIO, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. IN 2020, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR PROVIDED FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 1854 CLIENTS. OF THOSE SERVED IN 2020, 350 WERE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED 24- HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND INCLUDED: SAFE SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS HOTLINE, SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES, YOUTH-DIRECTED SERVICES, LEGAL ADVOCACY,AND RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO ADDRESS THE OFTEN MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WITH A GOAL OF ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE INTERVENTION SERVICES TO VICTIMS WHILE PIVOTING TOWARDS THE ENGAGEMENT OF EACH COMMUNITY SERVED THROUGH INTENSIVE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION STRATEGIES TO STOP THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVEN OCCURS. AGENCY SERVICES ADDRESS INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE THAT OCCURS AS PART OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES COORDINATOR AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE REGIONAL RAPE TRAUMA CENTER AND EMERGENCY ROOMS ACROSS THE TWELVE- COUNTY SERVICE AREA 24-HOURS A DAY, 365-DAYS PER YEAR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RAPE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY SERVICES, CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND COUNSELING IS PROVIDED. FOLLOW-UP IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL VICTIMS REQUESTING AGENCY SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING IS CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM AND THE FAMILY. FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, MAY ALSO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS. VICTIMS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS: "A TOLL-FREE 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE; "65-BED SHELTER/SAFE HOUSE OPERATED 365-DAYS A YEAR PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, SHELTER); "YOUTH SERVICES: COUNSELING, MENTORING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS, ACTIVITY GROUPS, SAFETY PLANNING, AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CHILD VICTIMS; "COUNSELING SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND AGE- APPROPRIATE COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, "LEGAL ADVOCACY: ASSISTANCE WITH PROTECTIVE ORDER APPLICATIONS, ACCOMPANIMENT TO POLICE/SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND ASSISTANCE FILING CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIMS; AND "CASE MANAGEMENT: ADVOCACY TO OBTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL CARE FOR THE ADULT AND CHILD, AND EDUCATION. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION MANAGER AND TEAM OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY TRAINING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL TYPES AND AGES ADDRESSING THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENCE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES WITH A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON YOUTH. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND RESEARCH BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF ADDRESSING VIOLENCE BEFORE IT OCCURS RATHER THAN AFTER VIOLENCE HAS BEEN PERPETRATED. THE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A LONG-TERM AND CONTINUING PROCESS AS THE CULTURAL NORMS THAT MUST BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITY ARE ONLY MODIFIED OVER TIME AND WITH REPEATED EXPOSURE TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS DBA THE PURPLE DOOR RECOGNIZES THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT WORK TOWARDS ENDING THE VIOLENCE BEFORE IT EVER BEGINS. IN 2006, THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS INITIATED THE FORMATION OF THE COASTAL BEND COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE COALITION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE COALITION IS COMPRISED OF AREA ENTITIES INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE COALITION'S MISSION IS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, TO HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. AN ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY COALITION WAS FORMED IN 2007 IN THE KINGSVILLE AREA AND IN 2010 IN THE BEEVILLE AREA TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF VICTIM SERVICES AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN RURAL SOUTH TEXAS COUNTIES SERVED BY THE AGENCY.
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