Crime Survivors, Inc.

What Crime Survivors, Inc. does

Crime Survivors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 30-0229425) founded in 2006 by Patricia Wenskunas, a crime survivor herself, to provide advocacy, resources, and support to victims and survivors of crime across Southern California. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the organization operates across five counties (Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside) through a referral network of 35+ law enforcement agency partners including LAPD, LASD, OCSD, and multiple municipal police departments. Its service model is community-led and survivor-driven, offering immediate crisis support (emergency bags within 48-72 hours of trauma, meal baskets, resource guides), long-term healing services (support groups, case management, mentoring, legal support for parole hearings, education and career fund), prevention programming (self-defense classes, parent's nights, children's book series explaining law enforcement and courts), and law enforcement training on victim trauma response.

The organization operates an asset-light, non-technology product platform consisting of human-delivered services, educational content (Let's Meet Officer/Deputy books, What's Happening in Court books, ABC Color Book), a podcast, and online survivor resource portals including a dedicated campus subdomain. Programs are organized around four pillars: Awareness, Prevention, Advocacy, and Healing, with the Mentoring: Survivors Give Back Program (launched 2016) formalizing a survivor-to-mentor pipeline.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations: individual contributions (suggested tiers $50-$2,500 via PayPal, check, stock, Venmo, text-to-give), event fundraising (Annual Gala, Superhero Run/Walk events in Orange and Los Angeles counties), in-kind gifts of goods and services, and legacy planned giving. A stated annual fundraising goal of $100,000 was referenced in the 2020 Gala cancellation announcement. All services are provided free to survivors, and all donations are tax-deductible. The organization has been recognized as California Nonprofit of the Year (2017), earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (2023), a GreatNonprofits 2022 Top-Rated designation, and a Charity Navigator 4-Star rating.

Name

Crime Survivors, Inc.

Legal name

Crime Survivors, Inc.

Website

https://crimesurvivors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crime Survivors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that provides advocacy, crisis support, and long-term healing services to crime victims, survivors, and families across five Southern California counties through a network of 35+ law enforcement agency partners and survivor-driven programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, families, businesses, and service clubs. Donations can be made via PayPal, check, stock contributions, Venmo, and text message. Suggested amounts range from $50 to $2,500.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Gala events and Superhero Run/Walk events (held in Orange County and Los Angeles County) that generate participation fees and sponsorships.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations of goods, services, time, and items for survivors including household items, personal hygiene products, school supplies, and food items.
4. Legacy Gifts: Planned giving through wills, trusts, and bequests that cost donors nothing immediately but provide future support to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Crime Survivors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, resources, and direct support services to crime victims and survivors in Southern California. Its programs include emergency assistance bags, support groups, one-on-one case management, peer mentoring, legal advocacy, safety/self-defense classes, law enforcement training, and an Education and Career Fund for survivors pursuing schooling or job training.

Product overview

Crime Survivors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating primarily as a service-based platform providing advocacy, resources, and support programs for crime victims and survivors. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of programs including the core Crime Survivors Resource Center, educational programs (Education and Career Fund, children's books on law enforcement and courts), support services (Support Groups, Case Management, Legal Support), training programs (Law Enforcement Training, Speaking Services), safety programs (Self-Defense Class, Parent's Nights), and the Survivors Give Back Mentoring Program. Additional offerings include fundraising events (Superhero Run-Walk, Annual Gala), a podcast, and campus-specific resources. The organization focuses on four pillars: Awareness, Prevention, Advocacy, and Healing, serving victims from the critical time after a crime occurs through their journey to thriving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education and Career Fund
• Survivor Support Groups
• Case Management Services
• Mentoring: Survivors Give Back Program
• Law Enforcement Training and Education
• Self-Defense and Safety Class
• Legal Support and Parole Hearing Advocacy
• Speaking Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Resource guides distributed to crime victims, survivors, and families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anaheim Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership providing referrals and support for crime victims in Anaheim jurisdiction. Partnership enables immediate connection of victims to Crime Survivors resources and services.
• Huntington Beach Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership in Huntington Beach area for crime victim referrals and collaborative support services.
• Orange County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Orange County Probation Department for victim support and advocacy services.
• San Bernardino Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership extending services to San Bernardino County crime victims.
• Irvine Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Irvine PD supporting crime victims in the organization's home community.
• Orange County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level sheriff's department partnership for comprehensive victim services across Orange County.
• Los Angeles Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor metropolitan police department partnership extending reach into Los Angeles County.
• Los Angeles Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department partnership for county-wide victim support.
• San Diego Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership extending services to San Diego County crime victims.
• San Diego Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego County Sheriff's Department partnership for regional victim services.
• California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing referral pathway for victims seeking financial assistance. CalVCB provides financial assistance to crime victims.
• Crime Victims United of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy organization where Founder/CEO Patricia Wenskunas serves as Board member, enabling coordinated victim advocacy efforts.
• UCI Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity police department partnership for campus crime victim support.
• CSUF Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia State University Fullerton police partnership for campus victim resources.
• Human OptionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence nonprofit partnership referenced in survivor testimonials for victim services coordination.
• Ralphs Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery store community rewards program allowing customers to support Crime Survivors through purchases.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crimesurvivors
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfhoSAzRUa1Us1WPLxA43-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrimeSurvivors
• Instagraminstagram.com/crimesurvivors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crime-survivors-inc-

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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