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Southern Valley Alliance

EIN 41-1483575 · Shakopee, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOUTHERN VALLEY ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SUPPORT, REFERRALS, PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY. WE PROUDLY SERVE CARVER AND SCOTT COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
15
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$135,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 June 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 (4)
  1. $760,263 spent. CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SAFETY PLANNINGSOUTHERN VALLEY ALLIANCE'S 24-HOUR CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS LINE PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO CALL, RECEIVE SUPPORT AND ASK QUESTIONS WHETHER YOU ARE A VICTIM OR A CONCERNED FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND. TRAINED ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSESS NEEDS, SAFETY PLAN, PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECT TO SHELTER OR OTHER RESOURCES.
  2. $152,770 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONTOGETHER WITH OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE CAN SUPPORT SURVIVORS AND INCREASE AWARENESS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR LIVES. SVA IS PRESENT AT MANY EVENTS TO CONTINUALLY SPREAD AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SVA TEAM CONDUCTS TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS AT EVENTS, COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES.
  3. $52,357 spent. SUPPORT GROUPSSOUTHERN VALLEY ALLIANCE OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUPS LEAD BY TRAINED FACILITATORS FOR THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. FACILITATORS LEAD THE DISCUSSION AND CAN OFFER INSIGHT, DIRECTION AND SUPPORT. GROUPS ARE HELD WEEKLY IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM. FREE ONSITE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE.
  4. $372,581 spent. CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERVENTION- WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPOND TO A DOMESTIC ASSAULT IN CARVER AND SCOTT COUNTIES, THEY CONTACT SVA TO GIVE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE VICTIM. SVA ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, LEGAL RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE WITH ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND HARRASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 June 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 August 1984.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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