The Institute is working to impact the lives of survivors across the nation.
Your one-time gift will help support our vision – that any survivor, anywhere in the nation, would have access to qualified, compassionate care.
Become a monthly donor and support those who have been victimized against sexual exploitation and guide them into the light and on to a brighter future – the same future each person deserves.
Impact the lives of survivors in every state. Your financial support of the Institute for Shelter Care will positively impact shelters nationwide and ultimately bless survivors with quality, compassionate care.
National Shelter Landscape Quick Facts
| Open and active shelter programs in our database | 235 |
| States with no shelter programs | 7 |
| States with only one shelter program | 8 |
| State with the greatest number of shelter programs | California |
| States with Mentees in the Institute | 13 |
| Programs serving minors | 66 |
| Programs serving women and children | 55 |
| Programs serving boys/men | 43 |
| Demographic of greatest need for shelter care | Women w/Children |
Last Updated: February 2, 2023
Trusted steward of your charitable support
 |
Excellence in Giving recognizes transparency when charities share more data about governance, finances, strategy, and impact than the IRS requires |
 |
ECFA provides accreditation for Christian non-profits and churches which demonstrate compliance with established financial standards |
 |
GuideStar gives funders insights into organizations, enabling educated grant giving decisions |
 |
GreatNonprofits is the leading platform for community-sourced testimonials about nonprofits
|
The Institute for Shelter Care’s mailing address for all donations is:
PO Box 43818
Louisville, KY 40253
Have a question or need to make a change?
If you have any questions regarding making a monthly gift or increasing your giving amount, please contact Linda Thomas at lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org
Privacy Policy
Institute for Shelter Care respects the privacy of all donors and prospects. We believe in safeguarding personal donor information. Donor names, addresses and any other personal information provided will be used only by Institute for Shelter Care to inform donors and prospects of activities including program updates and outcomes, special events, and funding requests. If at any time a donor chooses not to receive these communications, the individual can remove their name from the agency’s mailing list by contacting lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Institute for Shelter Care may publish a list of the names of donors in an annual report or other publication which is available on our website. Donors can choose to remain anonymous and will not be published in any report.
PROCEDURES:
Electronic Personal Records
Donor information is maintained in a secured database, and only authorized personnel have access to this information and only for appropriate business purposes.
Institute for Shelter Care collects and maintains the following types of donor information when it is voluntarily provided to us:
- Contact information such as name, address, telephone number and email address
- Giving information
- Information on events attended, publications received and special requests for program information
- Information provided by the donor in the form of comments and suggestions
Information is collected in multiple ways:
- Face to face conversation with the constituent
- Via paper forms and/or payment methods filled out by the constituent (donation and membership forms, pledge forms, other correspondence, checks, etc.)
- Online (donation forms, e-mails, online e-newsletter sign-ups, volunteer registration, advocate registration)
- Phone calls with the constituent
- News articles and publications
This confidential information is kept on file for IRS purposes. It is also used to analyze overall giving patterns to make more accurate budget projections, as well as to understand donors’ interests in our mission and to update them on the organization’s plans and activities. This information is shared with the Executive Director, board members, and consultants only on a confidential and need-to-know basis.
Mailing Lists
Institute for Shelter Care does not rent, sell, give away, or trade its donor lists or any information contained on those lists. Donor information is used by the agency for charitable purposes only as described above and will not be used by any entity outside of the agency, except on agency business. To review personal information collected and/or request changes, contact lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Authorized Release of Information
Institute for Shelter Care may be legally required to disclose information on occasion. Institute for Shelter Care complies with all applicable legal requirements and standards.
DEFINITIONS
Personal Information – Information that identifies an individual personally, such as name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.
RESOURCES
The Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Linda Thomas, Director of Communications at lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org
Privacy Policy
Institute for Shelter Care respects the privacy of all donors and prospects. We believe in safeguarding personal donor information. Donor names, addresses and any other personal information provided will be used only by Institute for Shelter Care to inform donors and prospects of activities including program updates and outcomes, special events, and funding requests. If at any time a donor chooses not to receive these communications, the individual can remove their name from the agency’s mailing list by contacting lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Institute for Shelter Care may publish a list of the names of donors in an annual report or other publication which is available on our website. Donors can choose to remain anonymous and will not be published in any report.
PROCEDURES:
Electronic Personal Records
Donor information is maintained in a secured database, and only authorized personnel have access to this information and only for appropriate business purposes.
Institute for Shelter Care collects and maintains the following types of donor information when it is voluntarily provided to us:
- Contact information such as name, address, telephone number and email address
- Giving information
- Information on events attended, publications received and special requests for program information
- Information provided by the donor in the form of comments and suggestions
Information is collected in multiple ways:
- Face to face conversation with the constituent
- Via paper forms and/or payment methods filled out by the constituent (donation and membership forms, pledge forms, other correspondence, checks, etc.)
- Online (donation forms, e-mails, online e-newsletter sign-ups, volunteer registration, advocate registration)
- Phone calls with the constituent
- News articles and publications
This confidential information is kept on file for IRS purposes. It is also used to analyze overall giving patterns to make more accurate budget projections, as well as to understand donors’ interests in our mission and to update them on the organization’s plans and activities. This information is shared with the Executive Director, board members, and consultants only on a confidential and need-to-know basis.
Mailing Lists
Institute for Shelter Care does not rent, sell, give away, or trade its donor lists or any information contained on those lists. Donor information is used by the agency for charitable purposes only as described above and will not be used by any entity outside of the agency, except on agency business. To review personal information collected and/or request changes, contact lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Authorized Release of Information
Institute for Shelter Care may be legally required to disclose information on occasion. Institute for Shelter Care complies with all applicable legal requirements and standards.
DEFINITIONS
Personal Information – Information that identifies an individual personally, such as name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.
RESOURCES
The Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Linda Thomas, Director of Communications at lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org
Privacy Policy
Institute for Shelter Care respects the privacy of all donors and prospects. We believe in safeguarding personal donor information. Donor names, addresses and any other personal information provided will be used only by Institute for Shelter Care to inform donors and prospects of activities including program updates and outcomes, special events, and funding requests. If at any time a donor chooses not to receive these communications, the individual can remove their name from the agency’s mailing list by contacting lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Institute for Shelter Care may publish a list of the names of donors in an annual report or other publication which is available on our website. Donors can choose to remain anonymous and will not be published in any report.
PROCEDURES:
Electronic Personal Records
Donor information is maintained in a secured database, and only authorized personnel have access to this information and only for appropriate business purposes.
Institute for Shelter Care collects and maintains the following types of donor information when it is voluntarily provided to us:
- Contact information such as name, address, telephone number and email address
- Giving information
- Information on events attended, publications received and special requests for program information
- Information provided by the donor in the form of comments and suggestions
Information is collected in multiple ways:
- Face to face conversation with the constituent
- Via paper forms and/or payment methods filled out by the constituent (donation and membership forms, pledge forms, other correspondence, checks, etc.)
- Online (donation forms, e-mails, online e-newsletter sign-ups, volunteer registration, advocate registration)
- Phone calls with the constituent
- News articles and publications
This confidential information is kept on file for IRS purposes. It is also used to analyze overall giving patterns to make more accurate budget projections, as well as to understand donors’ interests in our mission and to update them on the organization’s plans and activities. This information is shared with the Executive Director, board members, and consultants only on a confidential and need-to-know basis.
Mailing Lists
Institute for Shelter Care does not rent, sell, give away, or trade its donor lists or any information contained on those lists. Donor information is used by the agency for charitable purposes only as described above and will not be used by any entity outside of the agency, except on agency business. To review personal information collected and/or request changes, contact lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org.
Authorized Release of Information
Institute for Shelter Care may be legally required to disclose information on occasion. Institute for Shelter Care complies with all applicable legal requirements and standards.
DEFINITIONS
Personal Information – Information that identifies an individual personally, such as name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.
RESOURCES
The Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Linda Thomas, Director of Communications at lthomas@instituteforsheltercare.org