Fiscal requirements

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A statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall distribute funds to a shelter if the shelter:

  1. (1) Incorporates in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that has the primary purpose of providing services to victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence;

  2. (2) Is governed by a board of directors;

  3. (3) Develops and implements written personnel policies that state the shelter's employment practices;

  4. (4) Develops and implements written procedures that conform with the uniform system of recordkeeping developed by the Department of Finance and Administration or its designee to ensure proper handling of funds; and

  5. (5) Provides the department or its designee with statistical data that states the following:

    1. (A) The type of services provided by the shelter; and

    2. (B) The number of victims and children served each year.


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