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Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

TALLAHASSEE, FL EIN: 59-3432096 Website

The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) is a statewide nonprofit organization and sexual assault coalition dedicated to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault programs that serve them. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, FCASV operates as the state expert on sexual violence issues and best practices for responding to victims and survivors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+45.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$12.2M

+27.8% YoY

Grant Count

26

-36.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$471K

+101.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: Sexual violence shatters lives, wounds communities, and perpetuates injustice. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence leads, informs, and inspires the people of Florida to create safe and just communities.

Vision: A world free of sexual violence in which individuals together assure that all human beings are treated with dignity and respect for their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual integrity.

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Education & Expertise — Serves as a resource to the state, providing expertise on sexual violence issues and best practices for responding to victims and survivors
  • Advocacy — Provides advocacy for victims of sexual violence to meet their legal, psychological, medical, and financial needs
  • Technical Assistance & Training — Delivers state-of-the-art technical assistance and training to agencies and allied professionals; hosts a biennial statewide conference for first responders, advocates, and those serving the survivor community
  • Program Certification & Support — Certifies and supports sexual assault programs within Florida to ensure access to high-quality, survivor-centered, and trauma-supportive services
  • Legal Services — Operates the state's sole legal service provider working exclusively and holistically with survivors of sexual violence at no cost
  • Public Policy — Develops, tracks, and monitors legislative initiatives affecting sexual violence survivors; advocates for policy changes with material impacts on victims' lives
  • Community Engagement — Collaborates with agencies and service providers from multiple disciplines to increase public awareness, community engagement, and support for victim services

Grantmaking

FCASV makes grants to sexual assault service providers throughout Florida. Recent grantmaking activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

FCASV operates statewide throughout Florida, serving as the state's sexual assault coalition and supporting sexual assault programs across the state.

Grant Distribution by State

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States

Cities

BartowBradentonBunnellDade CityDaytona BeachFleming IslandFort LauderdaleFort MyersFort PierceFt LauderdaleFt MyersFt Walton BeachGainesvilleHomesteadJacksonvilleKey WestLake CityLeesburgMelbourneMiami

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

  • Total Revenues: $14,918,044
  • Total Expenses: $14,864,231
  • Total Assets: $4,626,225
  • Number of Employees: 22

Organization Details:

  • EIN: 59-3432096
  • IRS Ruling Year: 1997
  • 501(c)(3) Status: Tax-deductible donations
  • Address: 1820 E Park Ave, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2874
  • Phone: 850-297-2000

Rating: FCASV holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% score, indicating strong accountability and financial management.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$4M$8M$12M$16M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,626,225$3,185,750$3,200,337
Revenue$14,918,044$11,569,060$10,231,403
Expenses$14,864,231$11,585,133$10,237,291
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$6,280$7,849$447
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$3M$6M$9M$12M42 grants202043 grants202142 grants202241 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

GULF COAST CHILDREN'S AD…$1.2MVICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF…$827KREFUGE HOUSE INC$626KTHE WOMEN'S CENTER OF JA…$622KPROJECT HELP INC$595KBROWARD COUNTY DBA NANCY…$592KPUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF M…$591KCRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA B…$562KPALM BEACH COUNTY VICTIM…$538KANOTHER WAY INC$532K

Grant Size Distribution

194 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K26$50–100K59$100–250K49$250–500K20$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center ($1,237,897), Victim Service Center of Central Florida Inc ($827,006), Refuge House Inc ($625,768).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT CENTER INC FORT MYERS, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$517,860
ALACHUA COUNTY VICTIM SERVICES & RAPE CRISIS CENTER GAINESVILLE, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$306,389
ANOTHER WAY INC LAKE CITY, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$531,941
BROWARD COUNTY DBA NANCY J COTTERMAN CENTER OAKLAND PARK, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$591,979
CENTER FOR ABUSE AND RAPE EMERGENCIES INC PUNTA GORDA, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$251,943
CENTER STONE OF FLORIDA INC BRADENTON, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$202,571
CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC TAMPA, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$561,763
FLAGLER ECUMENICAL SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER INC BUNNELL, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$520,296
GULF COAST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PANAMA CITY, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$1,237,897
HAVEN OF LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES LEESBURG, FLADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE$500,056

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: Jennifer Dritt

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

JENNIFER L DRITTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$120KSANDHYA SATHEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE$88K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MINDI FETTERMANPRESIDENT2
VICTORIA MESA-ESTRADAVICE PRESIDENT1
LINDA LUSKTREASURER1
FRANCINE DONNORUMMOSECRETARY1
SHEENA LEWISBOARD MEMBER1
ANA FERRERBOARD MEMBER1
GINA DICKERSONBOARD MEMBER1
JULIE WEILBOARD MEMBER1
SARAH WIESEBOARD MEMBER1
REGINA BERNADINBOARD MEMBER1
BOISY WAITERSBOARD MEMBER1
SHINECE CARRBOARD MEMBER1
MARIE MCKENZIEBOARD MEMBER1
E RENE BOONEBOARD MEMBER AS OF 3/21/20241
CAMERON HAMLINBOARD MEMBER AS OF 11/22/20241
CAROL MESSAM-GORDONBOARD MEMBER UNTIL 3/21/20241
MANDY WELLSBOARD MEMBER UNTIL 10/29/20241
SONYA LOWEBOARD MEMBER UNTIL 11/22/20241
JENNIFER L DRITTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$120,000
SANDHYA SATHEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE40$87,979

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

FCASV has been active in legislative advocacy, including efforts related to the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) Fix, demonstrating ongoing engagement in public policy work to benefit sexual violence survivors.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Florida Council Against Sexual Violence fund?

**Mission Statement:** Sexual violence shatters lives, wounds communities, and perpetuates injustice. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence leads, informs, and inspires the people of Florida to create safe and just communities. **Vision:** A world free of sexual violence in which individuals together assure that all human beings are treated with dignity and respect for their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual integrity. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Education & Expertise** — …

How do I apply for a grant from Florida Council Against Sexual Violence?

FCASV makes grants to sexual assault service providers throughout Florida. Recent grantmaking activity includes: | Grantee | Grant Description | Year | Amount | |---------|-------------------|------|--------| | Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center | Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence | 2024 | $1,237,897 | | Victim Service Center of Central Florida | Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence | 2024 | $827,006 | The organization funds programs providing comprehensive services to victims and a…

Where does Florida Council Against Sexual Violence make grants?

FCASV operates statewide throughout Florida, serving as the state's sexual assault coalition and supporting sexual assault programs across the state.

What size grants does Florida Council Against Sexual Violence award?

In 2024, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence awarded 26 grants totaling $12.2M — an average of about $471K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Florida Council Against Sexual Violence's EIN?

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3432096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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