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MIP Score

57

Legal Aid
Child Abuse Prevention

Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment

Mission

GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) exists to equip the church to care for children and adult survivors of abuse through education, consultation, and accountability. The nonprofit advocates for the prevention of abuse in Christian communities and provides resources and training to help churches create safe environments.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

4026 Wards Rd, Ste G1, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502

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Founded in

2005

EIN

20-3297830

Total Assets

$451.9 thousand

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Understanding Abuse in Faith Communities

Understanding Abuse in Faith Communities

An overview of the prevalence of abuse in religious organizations and its implications.

Independent Investigations

Independent Investigations

GRACE conducts thorough investigations into abuse allegations within churches.

Resources for Educators

Resources for Educators

Educational materials provided to equip churches in recognizing and preventing abuse.

Impact Stats

Over 1,000

Number of certifications issued

Safeguarding Certification Initiative

Educational training and resources provided to faith communities.

Approximately 200

Number of communities served

Community Training Sessions

Training events aimed at equipping church leaders against abuse.

Over 500

Participants trained

Trauma-Informed Care Training

Offering specialized training on trauma-informed approaches to support survivors.

Upcoming Events

Keeping Faith Training

Keeping Faith Training

2025-01-15

A 2-day basic course on recognizing and responding to abuse in faith communities.

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Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church Training

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church Training

2024-02-12

A virtual training designed to equip churches with trauma-informed care principles.

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Our Programs

Safeguarding Initiative

Safeguarding Initiative

Collaborative development of abuse prevention strategies for organizations.

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Trauma-Informed Care Training

Training to help leaders understand and support trauma survivors.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Community Fundraiser Volunteer

Assist with organizing and hosting fundraising events to support GRACE initiatives.

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Testimonials

"GRACE is the leading evangelical organization specializing in awareness, education, and investigations of sexual abuse handling by religious organizations. I highly, highly recommend them."

Rachael Denhollander

Advocate and Survivor

Impact Reports

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

57

52

/100

Program Expense Ratio

81.78%

14

/20

Program Revenue Growth

199.71%

20

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.306

12

/20

Working Capital Ratio

0.2701

4

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2022

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants215.3K18.38%
Program Services954.4K81.51%
Investment Income90.00%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources1.245K0.11%
Total Revenue1.171M100.00%