Saving Grace

What Saving Grace does

Saving Grace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bend, Oregon, providing free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking across Central Oregon (Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Grant Counties). Founded in 1970 as the Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance (COBRA) and rebranded in 2007, the organization is the sole comprehensive provider of these services in its four-county catchment, operating a 24/7 bilingual helpline, an 8-bed confidential emergency shelter, a hospital response team, courthouse and DHS co-located legal advocates, a youth violence prevention curriculum delivered countywide, and Mary's Place — a supervised visitation and exchange center acquired as a wholly owned operating subsidiary in 2004.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic mechanisms: individual donations (cash, stock, planned giving, vehicle donations via CARS), corporate sponsorships, government and county grants (Deschutes County, Oregon DHS, United Way of Central Oregon), and recurring fundraising events (Not'cho Grandma's Bingo, Heroes Celebration, Wine Women & Purses auction). Operating expenditures are not publicly disclosed, but 2025 throughput indicates meaningful scale: 1,103 survivors served, 2,355 helpline calls, 13,034 individual services, 3,706 safe nights (51% for children), and 1,502 safe visits/exchanges. The technology stack is a standard nonprofit operations posture with SSL-secured web properties; no proprietary AI/ML, app, or API surface is disclosed.

Name

Saving Grace

Legal name

Saving Grace

Website

https://saving-grace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saving Grace is a Bend, Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, confidential 24/7 crisis, shelter, legal advocacy, and prevention services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault across Central Oregon's four counties. It is the region's sole comprehensive provider of these services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention helpline
• Emergency shelter services
• Supervised visitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission. Donations can be made online through their website, by check, or through planned giving vehicles.
2. Stock Donations: Gifts of appreciated stock accepted, providing donors with tax deduction for full value and avoidance of capital gains tax on appreciation.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests, life insurance, retirement plans, charitable remainder trusts designated to support survivors in the future.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship packages purchased by local businesses and organizations to support the organization's work.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from ticket sales at events like Not'cho Grandma's Bingo ($25-30/person for bingo bundles), art shows, and community fundraisers.
6. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program through CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), accepting cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
7. Government Grants: Funding from government sources to support shelter, advocacy, and prevention services.
8. In-Kind Donations: Physical goods donations including household supplies, personal care items, clothing, children's items, and pet care supplies to support shelter residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saving Grace provides free, confidential crisis intervention and direct support services for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. Core offerings include a 24/7 helpline, confidential emergency shelter, legal advocacy, hospital response, youth violence prevention education, support groups, and the Mary's Place supervised visitation and exchange center. All services are provided at no cost to survivors, with outreach across Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Grant Counties.

Product overview

Saving Grace is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of free, confidential support services for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The organization operates a 24-hour helpline as the central entry point, connected to emergency shelter, legal advocacy, youth violence prevention education, and Mary's Place supervised visitation services. Additional services include hospital response teams, support groups, community education, and emergency transportation. The core platform (helpline + shelter) is complemented by specialized programs addressing legal navigation, youth prevention, and family safety during custody exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline A confidential 24/7 helpline (541-389-7021, toll-free 866-504-8992, Spanish line 541-383-6783) offering crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and immediate support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault across Central Oregon.
• Emergency Shelter A confidential emergency shelter at an undisclosed Bend location providing secure housing for survivors and their children, with food, clothing, case management, and on-site support services delivered at no cost.
• Legal Advocacy

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ helpline calls answered since 1977
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Bars and Restaurants (Violence Prevention Partner Program)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Violence Prevention Partner Program invites local hospitality businesses to display prevention materials (coasters, posters) and participate in community awareness efforts. Multiple establishments have joined since August 2024 launch.
• YOUNI MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Not'cho Grandma's Bingo events. YOUNI Movement creates opportunities for authentic community engagement, joy, and support. Partnership delivers high-energy bingo fundraising events benefiting Saving Grace.
• Out Central OregonminorOthersLGBTQIA+ community partner providing resources and referrals for queer survivors of intimate partner violence.
• PFLAG Bend - Central OregonminorOthersLGBTQIA+ family support organization serving as community partner for resources and referrals.
• Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-located advocate program places Saving Grace advocates at DHS offices to consult on cases involving IPV, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking.
• Central Oregon Community College (COCC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost venue for Take Back the Night events. Prevention specialist delivers curriculum to COCC campus.
• Deschutes County Circuit CourtcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCourthouse advocates provide support to survivors navigating restraining orders and civil/criminal proceedings.
• Local HospitalscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospital Response Team provides 24/7 advocacy at local hospitals for sexual assault and IPV survivors requiring medical care or evidence collection.
• Deschutes County School DistrictscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYouth Violence Prevention curriculum delivered to all Deschutes County high school health classes annually.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CASA of Central Oregon: CASA of Central Oregon advocates for abused and neglected children in the regional court system. Adjacent to Saving Grace — both serve court-involved families and children exposed to violence in the same four-county region, and Saving Grace's Development Director previously worked at CASA.

Emerging players

• Bethlehem Inn: Bethlehem Inn is a Central Oregon homeless shelter and supportive services nonprofit in Bend. Comparable as a fellow Central Oregon nonprofit that overlaps in serving vulnerable populations and shares staff lineage (Saving Grace's Development Director Stephanie Miller previously worked at Bethlehem Inn).
• Safe Haven Outreach Center: Safe Haven is a Central Oregon organization providing outreach and housing support to people experiencing homelessness and crisis. Adjacent peer to Saving Grace — overlaps on emergency housing and crisis response for vulnerable populations in the same Bend-based catchment area.

Regional players

• YWCA of Central Oregon: YWCA of Central Oregon is a sister regional organization in Bend serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault alongside broader women's empowerment programs. Direct geographic peer to Saving Grace with overlapping DV/SA services and a shared Central Oregon donor base.

Direct peers

• Women'space: Women'space is a Lane County (Eugene) nonprofit serving survivors of IPV and SA with shelter, crisis lines, and advocacy. Directly comparable to Saving Grace as a regional Oregon DV/SA provider serving a similar mix of rural and small-urban counties.
• Raphael House of Portland: Raphael House is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. Comparable to Saving Grace as a regional Oregon DV/SA service provider with a similar shelter-plus-advocacy model and survivor-centered programming.
• Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV): CARDV is a Corvallis/Benton County nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and education for survivors of IPV and SA. Highly comparable to Saving Grace — the two organizations even share staff lineage (Saving Grace's Program Services Director Taryn Amens Ramos previously worked at CARDV).
• Bradley Angle: Bradley Angle is a Portland-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence with shelter, counseling, and advocacy. It is a direct peer of Saving Grace given its comparable Oregon footprint, survivor-centered service stack, and LGBTQIA+-inclusive programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates the 24/7 national hotline and resource directory for IPV survivors nationwide. Comparable to Saving Grace's 24-hour helpline function but operating at national scale and serving as both a substitute and a referral source for regional programs.
• Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV): OCADSV is the statewide coalition that convenes, trains, and advocates on behalf of Oregon's DV/SA service programs, including Saving Grace. Comparable as the industry-shaping umbrella body whose funding and policy priorities directly affect Saving Grace's operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/savinggracebend
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImagineLifeWithoutViolence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savinggracebend

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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