Beacon of Hope Crisis Center

What Beacon of Hope Crisis Center does

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-1184283) established in 2007 and operational since 2009, headquartered at 7002 S. East Street in Indianapolis. It is a non-residential supportive services and referral agency that delivers free, confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Central Indiana. Service delivery is organized around trained Client Support Specialists who staff a 24/7 confidential crisis line, provide safety planning, accompany clients to court and law enforcement interviews, assist with protective order filings, and make referrals to housing, mental health, and economic support providers.

The organization's service portfolio includes the Criminal Justice Program, Protective Order assistance, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support, an Economic Sustainability Program, the unique Foster Pet Program (up to 90 days of temporary pet care), the Purple Sneakers youth prevention program (ages 13-26), the Prevention Empowerment Program, Take It Out In Art therapeutic classes, and Address Confidentiality Program enrollment support. Underlying operations are human-staffed rather than technology-platform based; the core technology is described as a crisis intervention call center with trauma-informed specialists, and no public-facing digital product or app exists.

Revenue is generated through a donation-based nonprofit model: individual tax-deductible donations, a recurring monthly giving program, and passive corporate partnership streams including Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile. The organization served over 1,100 clients and pets in the prior year and is governed by a Board of Directors; leadership transitioned from Sandra Ziebold (CEO 2016-June 2025) to Tiffany Wilson (CEO from July 1, 2025).

Name

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center

Legal name

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center

Website

https://beaconofhopeindy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is an Indianapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2007, that delivers free, confidential crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and wraparound support services to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors across Central Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence support
• Sexual assault services
• Crisis intervention hotline
• Community nonprofit outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible monetary donations from individuals supporting the mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Organization is 501(c)(3) with EIN 33-1184283.
2. Recurring Giving Program: Monthly recurring donations from donors to support ongoing operations and expansion of services.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with retailers including Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile programs where a portion of purchases benefit the organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center delivers free, confidential crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Central Indiana. Its portfolio includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, criminal justice advocacy and protective order assistance, economic sustainability programming, youth dating violence prevention, and a distinctive Foster Pet Program that cares for survivors' pets for up to 90 days.

Product overview

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a non-residential, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2007 that provides a comprehensive suite of free, confidential services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The organization operates a crisis call center, criminal justice advocacy program, protective order assistance, economic sustainability services, and the unique Foster Pet Program that temporarily cares for pets while survivors flee abuse. Additional programs include the Prevention Empowerment Program, Purple Sneakers Program (youth dating violence prevention ages 13-26), and Take It Out In Art therapeutic art classes. Services are delivered through Client Support Specialists who provide safety planning, court accompaniment, referrals, and ongoing case management. The organization served over 1,100 clients and pets in the past year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Call Intervention 24/7 confidential crisis hotline (317-731-6140) providing immediate support, safety planning, information, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Central Indiana.
• Criminal Justice Program
• Protective Orders Assistance
• Domestic Violence Support
• Sexual Assault Support
• Economic Sustainability Program
• Foster Pet Program
• Prevention Empowerment Program
• Purple Sneakers Program
• Take It Out In Art
• Address Confidentiality Program Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 1,100 clients and pets in the past year

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Police Departments in Central IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnerships with police departments across Central Indiana for coordinated domestic violence and sexual assault victim response. Client Support Specialists respond to police reports to offer clients services, safety planning, and address other needs.
• Indiana NeuroResource Facilitation Program at Indiana University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing medical referrals for survivors with brain injuries caused by domestic violence. BOHCC provides referrals to this specialized program for comprehensive brain injury evaluation and treatment.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner program where Kroger shoppers can link their Plus Card to BOHCC, with a portion of eligible purchases donated to support the organization.
• AmazonSmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-commerce charitable giving program where Amazon donates a portion of qualifying purchases to BOHCC when customers select the organization as their charity.
• Hospitals and Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with hospitals for coordinated medical response to domestic violence and sexual assault, including SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurse coordination and medical referrals.
• Legal Services and CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with legal offices and courts to provide court accompaniment, protective order filing assistance, and legal navigation support for survivors.
• Housing Programs and ShelterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with domestic violence shelters, housing programs, and transitional housing providers to connect survivors with safe housing options.
• Counseling and Mental Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnerships with counseling services, support groups, and mental health providers for survivor trauma recovery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN: National anti-sexual-assault organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable as a national-level provider of sexual assault crisis support and prevention education overlapping Beacon of Hope's SA services.
• Safe Horizon: New York-based victim services organization offering DV/SA crisis lines, shelter, court advocacy, and counseling. Comparable as a larger, multi-program DV/SA provider with a similar integrated service model.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis line and resource hub for DV survivors. Comparable as the national counterpart to Beacon of Hope's crisis line service model and adjacent awareness/prevention education offerings.
• YWCA of Greater Indianapolis: Local chapter of a national organization providing DV services, housing, and women's empowerment programming. Comparable as a broader-incumbent DV provider serving the same Indianapolis market with overlapping service lines.

Direct peers

• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition supporting Indiana DV service providers and advocating for policy reform. Comparable as the umbrella organization connecting Beacon of Hope's work to statewide funder and policy networks.
• Coburn Place Safe Haven: Indianapolis-based domestic violence shelter and supportive services provider. Most directly comparable to Beacon of Hope due to overlapping Central Indiana service area and similar survivor advocacy mission.
• The Julian Center: Indianapolis domestic violence agency providing shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable in scope (crisis line, advocacy, counseling referrals) and regional footprint.
• Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault: Indiana state sexual assault coalition providing training and support to SA service providers. Comparable peer serving overlapping survivor populations and a parallel statewide mission.

Regional players

• Sheltering Wings: Hendricks County, Indiana domestic violence shelter and outreach organization. Comparable as a regional Indiana DV provider, though its geographic focus partially overlaps with Beacon of Hope's Central Indiana service area.
• Turning Point Domestic Violence Services: Regional DV/SA provider in another Indiana-adjacent market. Comparable as a non-residential peer offering crisis intervention, advocacy, and prevention education similar to Beacon of Hope's service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bohindyorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Beaconofhopeindy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beacon-of-hope-crisis-center

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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