The Samaritan Women / The Institute for Shelter Care 
The information on this page was last updated 8/19/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Our ministry serves to end sexual exploitation through restoration of survivors, research in trauma based care, and nationwide education.
We take our name from the Bible story in John 4, where Jesus encounters the Samaritan Woman at the Well. This exchange between the Lord Jesus and this shunned, isolated woman (with a past) teaches us how we are to relate to one another.
In this story, Jesus ignores the rules of His society and instead talks with a woman that others have rejected. And even though He knew "all that [she] ever did," He still received her with non-judgment and compassion. As a result, the woman is transformed! She returns to her village-the same one that rejected her-and ends up becoming the very first disciple. Because of her testimony, many came to believe.
That is what we believe: regardless of who you are or what you may have done, you should be received with non-judgment and compassion. We believe that through a transformational relationship with Christ, your past is no longer who you are; you can be used for AMAZING things in Him.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Samaritan Women
PO Box 43818
Louisville, KY 40253
Website: thesamaritanwomen.org
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 743231089
CEO/President: Jeanne Allert
Chairman: Mark Pruim
Board size: 9
Founder: Jeanne Allert
Ruling year: 2013
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2015
Purpose
Our Vision: That any survivor, anywhere in the nation, would have access to qualified, compassionate care.
Mission statement
Guided by our faith, we advance quality care for sexually-exploited persons through:
Transformative residential care programs
Collaborative research
Supportive shelter mentorship
Statement of faith
The Samaritan Women is a faith-based organization and as such we believe the following:
About God
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are co-equal and are one God.
- Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
About Man
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although we have tremendous potential for good, we are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates us from God.
- Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
About Eternity
We were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.
- John 3:16; 1 John 2:25; 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:31-46
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
- Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:1
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works - only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his/her life by faith.
- Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, we are secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
- John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make us aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with the power for living, understanding spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. We seek to live under His control daily.
- 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
About The Bible
The Bible is God's word to all persons. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for a Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
- 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:1-13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Baptism
Baptism symbolized the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is our public declaration that we have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. Baptism does not save us, but shows the world that we have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates our love and obedience to Christ.
- Colossian 2:12; Acts 2:41; Ephesian 2:8-9; Matthew 28:19-20
About Communion
Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember His sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather it is a testament of a believer's faith in the atoning work of the cross.
- Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19,20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1017 of 1094 | 151 of 161 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1071 of 1097 | 161 of 161 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1088 of 1097 | 159 of 161 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 492 of 1094 | 86 of 161 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 35% | 6% | 9% | 2% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 33% | 6% | 9% | 2% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 95% | 96% | 100% | 97% | 102% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 16% | 12% | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 5% | 4% | 0% | 3% | -2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 62% | 70% | 75% | 56% | 65% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 86% | 201% | 50% | 112% | 54% | 67% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 68% | 126% | 35% | 84% | 30% | 43% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 14% | -101% | 50% | -12% | 46% | 33% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | -31% | 36% | -6% | 42% | 29% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 21% | 17% | 17% | 41% | 31% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.34 | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.84 | 2.11 | 2.62 | 2.73 | 1.61 | 1.77 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.57 | 1.11 | 0.88 | 1.42 | 0.69 | 0.85 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.43 | 20.83 | 49.52 | 25.56 | 34.03 | 34.26 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.70 | 10.31 | 13.30 | 8.10 | 16.78 | 13.70 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 14% | 7% | 11% | 11% | 18% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 1% | 6% | 5% | 9% | 9% | 16% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 154% | 163% | 274% | 172% | 206% | 171% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $529,745 | $612,101 | $380,898 | $606,040 | $386,599 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $692,074 | $579,718 | $386,349 | $788,605 | $414,250 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,221,819 | $1,191,819 | $767,247 | $1,394,645 | $800,849 |
| Long-term investments | $19,205 | $69,142 | $69,277 | $48,235 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $764,416 | $793,027 | $812,366 | $802,021 | $613,670 |
| Other long-term assets | $575,417 | $1,067,021 | $447,525 | $0 | $3,594 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,359,038 | $1,929,190 | $1,329,168 | $850,256 | $617,264 |
| Total assets | $2,580,857 | $3,121,009 | $2,096,415 | $2,244,901 | $1,418,113 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $28,666 | $5,269 | $30,021 | $40,983 | $23,376 |
| Other current liabilities | $30,000 | $18,799 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $58,666 | $24,068 | $30,021 | $40,983 | $23,376 |
| Debt | $150,037 | $150,037 | $191,782 | $211,313 | $230,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $163,807 | $57,475 | $0 | $1,483 | $1,073 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $313,844 | $207,512 | $191,782 | $212,796 | $231,073 |
| Total liabilities | $372,510 | $231,580 | $221,803 | $253,779 | $254,449 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,758,697 | $1,381,298 | $1,195,335 | $628,584 | $576,396 |
| With donor restrictions | $449,650 | $1,508,131 | $679,277 | $1,362,538 | $587,268 |
| Net assets | $2,208,347 | $2,889,429 | $1,874,612 | $1,991,122 | $1,163,664 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $639,099 | $2,028,052 | $972,606 | $1,747,715 | $1,036,753 |
| Program service revenue | $23,024 | $90,972 | $38,565 | $9,047 | $6,782 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,510 | ($135) | ($540) | $44,667 | ($26,498) |
| Other revenue | $8,532 | ($16,862) | ($34,858) | ($4,059) | $758 |
| Total other revenue | $33,066 | $73,975 | $3,167 | $49,655 | ($18,958) |
| Total revenue | $672,165 | $2,102,027 | $975,773 | $1,797,370 | $1,017,795 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $845,255 | $740,382 | $823,201 | $540,307 | $441,126 |
| Management and general | $287,053 | $183,475 | $182,823 | $392,016 | $214,460 |
| Fundraising | $220,939 | $129,853 | $86,259 | $35,543 | $25,568 |
| Total expenses | $1,353,247 | $1,053,710 | $1,092,283 | $967,866 | $681,154 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($681,082) | $1,048,317 | ($116,510) | $829,504 | $336,641 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($681,082) | $1,048,317 | ($116,510) | $829,504 | $336,641 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jeanne Allert | Executive Director | $95,545 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 8/19/2022. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
2007
The Samaritan Women was founded in 2007, when one woman was so moved by the stories and circumstances of women on the street, that she felt called to do something. This holy discontent led her to give up a lucrative career, sell her company and deplete her savings to purchase an abandoned 23-acre estate in Baltimore, Maryland. From this place she inspired others to take action. Over the next four years, hundreds of volunteers, churches, and companies would give countless hours to reclaiming the land for an urban farming enterprise, restoring a Colonial home to serve as our administrative offices, and renovating an 1883 Victorian mansion to establish Maryland's first long-term residential program for victims of domestic human trafficking.
2009
The Samaritan Women formally launched its anti-trafficking awareness work under the Maryland Rescue and Restore Coalition. A citizen-led effort, the Coalition advanced public awareness across the state, with specific focus on schools, congregations, and civic leaders. During its tenure, the Maryland Rescue and Restore Coalition helped to host awareness rallies at 11 college campuses, sponsored trainings for medical, law enforcement, and business professionals, we were the first in the State to host FAAST's Hands that Heal training, and JRI's My Life My Choice training for area professionals. We participated in advocating for legislative change, and have inspired the creation of several county-level anti-trafficking task forces.
2011
TSW formally opened our long-term residential facility with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. This home offers a capacity of up to 14 survivors. Here we provide comprehensive care for women with complex trauma as the result of childhood sexual abuse, fatherlessness, poverty, neglect, substance abuse, and the relentless torture of having been sold in the commercial sex industry. Our healing program is survivor-centered and trauma-informed in a loving, Christ-centered environment. We invest in them through therapeutic care, self-care, relational and life skills, spiritual formation, academic achievement, and vocational training.
2015
We were blessed with a generous gift from a local philanthropist, which allowed TSW to acquire our second facility. This undisclosed location helped us expand our Continuum of Care model by providing a dedicated environment for our first phase of healing, and also increased our staffing by several new hires. This Assessment Program house has a capacity of 6 beds and a 90-120 day length of stay. Following successful completion of this phase of our program, a woman moves to our Baltimore location. In 2016 we relocated this first phase to an alternative location.
2016
More Blessings! More women serviced! We celebrated five graduations this year. A Boston-based philanthropist was inspired by our work and funded the acquisition of our third home. This home completes our Continuum of Care model by expanding our work to include a Graduate Program. Here, women who have completed the Restorative program can continue their healing and their relationship with college, employment, and their TSW family for up to two more years.
We hosted a national conference of residential service providers and a local conference for our church partners. We published a national report on funding needs and co-authored a report with D.O.J.
We increased in Operations as well. Three loyal staff were promoted into new positions (Deputy Executive Director, Director of Survivor Services, and Director of Spiritual Care), and we welcomed several new staff and volunteers into our number.
2017
God is so faithful! In 2017 we celebrated our FIRST DECADE of ABOLITION, giving the Lord all the glory for the healing and growth that has happened in this place. TSW established a schoolhouse on the property and the first national "Practices" survey report was released, representing the cumulative response of nearly 60 programs across the United States providing residential care to victims of domestic human trafficking. The report offered a state-of-the-industry baseline against which agencies could gauge their work and aspiring agencies could direct their efforts. A training video for Rotary International was scripted and developed to help equip their membership in human trafficking awareness training.
2018
A notable year, full of indicators that TSW is positioned for significant growth and change in the years ahead. We continued our work, welcoming 16 new survivors into the program; launching and operating a successful baking enterprise that employs 60% of our residents; hosting over 5,400 volunteer hours on our campus and; training 3,560 persons in the community on human trafficking awareness. We mentored six start-up shelter programs and launched the Alliance Referral System (ARS) - a system to expedite placement of trafficking survivors to any qualified program in the country. In October we announced our biggest initiative yet: the Institute for Shelter Care. We believe the Lord is calling us to become a multiplier, to build up care services for those who have been abused, exploited, and enslaved.
2019
We entered 2019 with great excitement and expectation for what God had planned. TSW developed and piloted The Shepherd Project, a yearlong education and equipping program to invite the Church into conversations about Sex trafficking, Child abuse, Pornography, and Sexual assault. After much prayer and Godly counsel, we began phasing-down our residential program to begin the Institute for Shelter Care. The program was piloted in 2019 as a one-year intensive training and two-year mentorship program in the basics of starting a shelter from the ground up. Our vision is that any survivor, anywhere in the nation, would have access to qualified, compassionate care. The first step toward this goal began when TSW hosted our first shelter mentorship cohort - 4 start-up agencies from MD, PA, VA, and IA to pilot test our curriculum and training for startup shelters.
2020
In 2020 we were honored when Jeanne Allert our Executive Director was invited to the White House for the announcement of the establishment of The Domestic Trafficking Office. A pandemic and lockdowns inspired TSW to be more creative about how to move our message. We migrated our trainings to online and saw a three-fold increase in participation. TSW secured a Learning Management System, migrated The Institute for Shelter Care trainings to this platform and built up our online resources. We hosted a Yard Graduation for a resident who got her college degree, established the John McKenna Legacy Fund, and hosted the first Christian Abolitionists Shelter Leaders' Retreat in KY bringing together shelter leaders from 20 faith-based organizations located across the country.
2021
In January of 2021 TSW launched a national campaign to "Light the Darkness" and raise awareness of the lack of services available to survivors. The campaign culminated with a live 4-hour simulcast on January 27th that featured shelters from across the country and special messages from survivors, advocates, and musical guests. March of 2021 TSW welcomed six new mentees into The Shelter Mentorship Program all with varying degrees of experience and diverse backgrounds. Three existing shelters also joined the 2021 cohort of Mentees. All three organizations are established shelters, uniquely positioned to enter the Mentorship program. The mentorship program is for new and existing shelters, to increase their stability and effectiveness.
2022
The Samaritan Women has rebranded as The Institute for Shelter Care and moved its headquarters from Maryland to Kentucky. The Institute for Shelter Care continues to focus on equipping shelter programs serving victims of sexual exploitation and conduct national research to improve our nation's response to victim care.