About Us
Dedicated to compassionate forensic nursing care and community support for sexual assault survivors across West Texas.
Serving Survivors Since 2008
Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas (FNSWT) was established in Lubbock, Texas with a clear mission: to provide community support for sexual assault victims through expert forensic nursing services.
Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity (EIN: 26-3267823), our organization has grown to become a trusted partner for hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and advocacy organizations throughout the West Texas region.
Our certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) have treated more than 700 survivors across Lubbock and surrounding counties, providing trauma-informed medical care, evidence collection, and expert testimony when cases proceed to prosecution.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To provide community support for sexual assault victims through expert forensic nursing services, crisis intervention, and compassionate advocacy across West Texas.
Vision
A West Texas where every survivor of sexual assault has immediate access to trauma-informed forensic medical care, regardless of where they live or their circumstances.
Values
Compassion, dignity, professionalism, trauma-informed care, community partnership, and unwavering commitment to survivor-centered services.
Charitable Activities
Our work is strengthened by volunteers, donors, partners, and educators who support survivor-centered care.
Volunteer Support
Coordinated community assistance and resource navigation for survivors.
Giving & Supplies
Donations support kits, supplies, training, and outreach across West Texas.
Rural Outreach
Extending forensic nursing access to underserved and rural communities.
Education
Training and prevention programs that strengthen community awareness.
Key Facts
- Legal Name: Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas
- EIN: 26-3267823
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Founded: 2008 in Lubbock, Texas
- IRS Ruling Date: March 2009
- NTEE Code: F42 - Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
- Headquarters: 8116 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416
- Mailing: PO Box 16352, Lubbock, TX 79490
- Email: admin@fnewesttexas.io.vn
- Board: 11 independent voting members
- Program Expense Ratio: 96.8% (Charity Navigator)
- Donations: Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
Transparency & Accountability
We are committed to financial transparency. Our annual Form 990 filings are available through the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search and ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.