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Program to Aid for Victims of Sexual Assault

EIN 41-1350021 · Duluth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PAVSA'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEX TRAFFICKING, AND EXPLOITATION IN SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA BY SUPPORTING VICTIMS, EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. SERVICES TO VICTIMS, INCLUDING ADVOCACY, THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS, A 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND AWARENESS, AND A SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
36
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$74,667, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $915,594 spent. VICTIM SERVICES. PAVSA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS, OFFERING ASSISTANCE AT EVERY STAGE OF THE HEALING PROCESS. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, HOSPITAL, SYSTEMS, AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY. WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS WHO OFFER INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND GROUP SUPPORT. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH ADVOCACY TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE POPULATIONS THAT ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO SEXUAL VIOILENCE; INCLUDING WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES, NATIVE AMERCIAN WOMEN, AT-RISK YOUTH, ADJUDICATED WOMEN AND ADOLESCENTS, AND VICTIMS OF HUMANM TRAFFICKING. PAVSA PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 974 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLEMCE IN 2024. DIRECT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PAVSA STAFF. HOSPITAL AND CRISIS LINE ADVOCACY ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER. VICTIM SERVICES. PAVSA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS, OFFERING ASSISTANCE AT EVERY STAGE OF THE HEALING PROCESS. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, HOSPITAL, SYSTEMS, AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY. WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS WHO OFFER INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND GROUP SUPPORT. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH ADVOCACY TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE POPULATIONS THAT ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO SEXUAL VIOILENCE; INCLUDING WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES, NATIVE AMERCIAN WOMEN, AT-RISK YOUTH, ADJUDICATED WOMEN AND ADOLESCENTS, AND VICTIMS OF HUMANM TRAFFICKING. PAVSA PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 974 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLEMCE IN 2024. DIRECT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PAVSA STAFF. HOSPITAL AND CRISIS LINE ADVOCACY ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER.
  2. $252,523 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) PROGRAM: PAVSA EMPLOYS 16 PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (SANES). SANE NURSES PROVIDED SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS FOR 115 VICTIMS IN 2024. THESE EXAMS ARE CRITICAL TO COLLECTING FORENSIC EVIDENCE THAT CAN BE UTILIZED IN POLICE INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS OF CRIMES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. SANE'S ENSURE THAT VICTIMS RECEIVE THE MNOST COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOLLOWING A SEXUAL ASSAULT. PAVSA ALSO PROVIDES ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR NURSES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ADULT/ADOLESCENT AND PEDIATRIC SANE WORK.
  3. $165,741 spent. PROFFESIONAL/COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PAVSA PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO OVER 2,742 PARTICIPANTS IN 2024. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, YOUTH WORKERS, EDUCATORS, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS. PAVSA PROVIDES TRAINING TO AREA PROFESSIONAL ON THE BASICS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AS WELL AS HOW TO WORK WITH ADOLESCENT AND ADULT VICTIMS. PAVSA ALSO PROVIDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO OVER 4,889 INDIVIDUALS, INLCUDING STUDENTS, ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SPECIFIC OUTREACH EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO HIGH RISK ADOLESCENTS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS INCLUDING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ADJUDICATION FACILITIES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1979.

    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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