Awaken's mission is to increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and to provide housing and restoration for its victims. Awaken acts to transform our community with the ultimate goal of eradicating commercial sexual exploitation. We aim for victims of commercial sexual exploitation to be restored to their fullest potential. We aspire to be an inspirational model for other communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Awaken INC
Based on IRS filings
Awaken INC is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in RENO, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,941,250 | $4,033,452 | $3,658,369 |
| Revenue | $2,158,869 | $2,022,979 | $2,470,269 |
| Expenses | $2,016,298 | $1,864,676 | $1,614,143 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $74,169 | $47,818 | $10,258 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hookers for Jesus ($10,000), United Justice ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hookers for Jesus Las Vegas, NV | Ministry | $10,000 |
| United Justice Vallejo, CA | Ministry | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Holland | CEO/Co-Founder | 65 | $135,000 |
| Andrew Durling | President | 5 | — |
| Daniel Fred | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Aaron Clark | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Kierra Calingaert | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Jacob Klaus | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jennifer Campbell- Youth | Chief Mission Officer/Co-Founder | 65 | $91,718 |
| Deanna Logoteta | Chief Operating Officer(As of May) | 65 | $78,417 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Awaken INC?
Awaken INC is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in RENO, NV. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Awaken INC?
As of 2024, Awaken INC holds $3.9M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Awaken INC operate?
Awaken INC has awarded grants in California, Nevada.
What size grants does Awaken INC award?
In 2024, Awaken INC awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Awaken INC's EIN?
Awaken INC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3843380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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