STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT AND DISCLOSURE: We at Safe Passage respect the trust you invest in us to be responsible, truthful, and cost-effective. To those ends we: follow accounting procedures established by the AICPA; are audited annually by an independent CPA firm; make available our annual audited financial statements; and have an independent Board of Directors that has official control of all of the organization’s funds and the freedom to allocate these funds in a manner that will carry out the express purposes of Safe Passage. We are also committed to honor any expressed preference. In certain instances, if, for example, if a program is overfunded, your contribution will be used for similar projects.

Safe Passage is a charitable organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such, we are required to include certain disclosure language on all printed solicitations. Financial and other information about Safe Passage’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Rachel Meyn Ugarte at 63 Federal St, Unit 388, Portland ME 04101, or as stated below.

Required Fundraising Disclosure Statements

A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: Safe Passage, 63 Federal St Unit 388, Portland ME 04101 or 207-846-1188.  If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency.

• Colorado – Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us/  Reg. No. 20143041035
• Florida – A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATES, 800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) OR BY VISITING www.800HELPFLORIDA.COM Florida Registration #CH46431
• Georgia – A full and fair description of Safe Passage and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.
• Illinois – Contracts and reports regarding Safe Passage are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.
• Kansas – In Kansas our license number is 21-026795
• Maryland – For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510
• Michigan – MICS 37495
• Mississippi – The official registration and financial information of Safe Passage may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 888-236-6167.
• New Jersey – INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm
• New York – Upon Request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 102 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
• North Carolina – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 within (within North Carolina) or 919-807-2214 (outside North Carolina).
• Pennsylvania – The official registration and financial information of Safe Passage may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 800-732-0999.
• Virginia – Financial statements are available from State Office of Consumer Affairs, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
• Washington – The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Safe Passage is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483.
• West Virginia – West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.  Inquiries can also be made to (Name of Contact) at Safe Passage. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTABLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF SAFE PASSAGE BY THE STATE.

Questions? Please feel free to email our U.S. office at info@safepassage.org