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Mid-Minnesota Womens Center Inc

EIN 41-1324087 · Brainerd, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SAVE LIVES BY SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY TO WELL-BEING AND EMPOWERMENT OF ALL PEOPLE EXPOSED TO RELATIONSHIP ABUSE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
32
Volunteers
144
Highest pay
$133,960, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $989,351 spent. SHELTER SERVICES - MID-MINNESOTA WOMEN'S CENTER, INC. (MMWC) DBA RELATIONSHIP SAFETY ALLIANCE (RSA) IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME SERVICES IN REGION 5+, SERVING AS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR SURVIVOR AND FAMILIES ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THE LOUISE SELISKI SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED HOUSING AND ADVOCACY FOR VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, INCLUDING 24/7 CRISIS RESPONSE, SAFETY PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING AND COURT SUPPORT, AND BASIC NEEDS. ALL BEDROOMS ARE FULLY PET-FRIENDLY, REMOVING A KEY BARRIER TO SAFETY. SHELTER SERVICES ARE STRENGTHENED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, EXPANDED SHELTER-BASED CLINICS, AND OUTREACH THAT CONNECT SURVIVORS TO LONG-TERM STABILITY. RSA ALSO CO-FACILITATED VICTIM-CENTERED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) REUNIFICATION TRAINING WITH CROW WING COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND VIOLENCE FREE MINNESOTA, STRENGTHENING CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION. IN 2025, RSA WAS VOTED BEST NONPROFIT FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND 2ND PLACE FOR BEST SMALL COMPANY TO WORK FOR (UNDER 50 EMPLOYEES) FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN THE BRAINERD DISPATCH'S BEST OF THE BEST CONTEST. SHELTER SERVICES - MID-MINNESOTA WOMEN'S CENTER, INC. (MMWC) DBA RELATIONSHIP SAFETY ALLIANCE (RSA) IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME SERVICES IN REGION 5+, SERVING AS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR SURVIVOR AND FAMILIES ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THE LOUISE SELISKI SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED HOUSING AND ADVOCACY FOR VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, INCLUDING 24/7 CRISIS RESPONSE, SAFETY PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING AND COURT SUPPORT, AND BASIC NEEDS. ALL BEDROOMS ARE FULLY PET-FRIENDLY, REMOVING A KEY BARRIER TO SAFETY. SHELTER SERVICES ARE STRENGTHENED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, EXPANDED SHELTER-BASED CLINICS, AND OUTREACH THAT CONNECT SURVIVORS TO LONG-TERM STABILITY. RSA ALSO CO-FACILITATED VICTIM-CENTERED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) REUNIFICATION TRAINING WITH CROW WING COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND VIOLENCE FREE MINNESOTA, STRENGTHENING CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION. IN 2025, RSA WAS VOTED BEST NONPROFIT FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND 2ND PLACE FOR BEST SMALL COMPANY TO WORK FOR (UNDER 50 EMPLOYEES) FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN THE BRAINERD DISPATCH'S BEST OF THE BEST CONTEST.
  2. $168,260 spent. THE ALEX & BRANDON CHILD SAFETY CENTER DELIVERS A COORDINATED, CHILD- FOCUSED RESPONSE TO ABUSE, INCLUDING SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME AND SAFE EXCHANGES, ADVOCACY, PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD PROTECTION, AND THE COURTS. IN 2025, THE CENTER RECEIVED THE HEDI LEVENBACK PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE SUPERVISED VISITATION NETWORK FOR ITS TRAUMA-INFORMED, CHILD- CENTERED WORK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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