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Womens Shelter Inc

EIN 41-1316614 · Rochester, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WOMEN'S SHELTER, INC. IS TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WOMEN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A FACILITY WHICH WILL PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND SERVICES TO THESE VICTIMS.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
35
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$119,664, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 142% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. SHELTER PROGRAM: OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER HOUSES VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO NEED EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER. OUR AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 28 DAYS. WE ALSO ANNUALLY ASSIST A FEW THOUSAND CLIENTS WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES, PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTANCE OBTAINING SHELTER ELSEWHERE, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AFTER LEAVING OUR SHELTER PROGRAM, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ADVOCACY, AND ASSISTANCE OBTAINING PROTECTION ORDERS.
  2. $336,197 spent. SURVIVOR'S PROGRAM: WE ASSIST SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TEMPORARY HOUSING TO REESTABLISH THEIR LIVES. OUR PROGRAMS COVER 10 COUNTIES IN SE MINNESOTA WHICH PROVIDE REFERRALS, SUPPORT GROUPS, PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CRISIS ADVOCACY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY, AND GENERAL SUPPORT AS VICTIMS REBUILD THEIR LIVES.
  3. $165,095 spent. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: WE WORK WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE STAYING AT THE SHELTER, IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND THOSE OF FORMER RESIDENTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS SAFE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES, PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, SUPPORT GROUP, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT AFTER LEAVING OUR SHELTER PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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