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Bluff Country Family Resources Inc

EIN 41-1502808 · Hokah, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUFF COUNTRY FAMILY RESOURCES PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL, CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$330,613
Spending
$295,539
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
6
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$41,167, executive director - part year

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% 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 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% 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: 91 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

    6 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 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 (1)
  1. $185,395 spent. IN THE MOST RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL FISCAL YEAR, BLUFF COUNTRY FAMILY RESOURCES (BCFR) STAFFED THE OFFICE LOCATION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND PROVIDED 365 DAYS OF OUR 24-HOUR, TOLL-FREE CRISIS LINE, WHICH CONNECTS VICTIMS/SURVIVORS WITH A TRAINED ADVOCATE ANYTIME THEY CALL. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE: EMERGENCY HOTEL/MOTEL STAYS FOR SURVIVORS FLEEING VIOLENCE, PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FROM OUR STAFF ADVOCATES, WHO ASSIST SURVIVORS IN COMPLETING ORDERS FOR PROTECTION, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND PROVISION OF BASIC NEED ITEMS, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER RESOURCES IN OUR AREA TO CREATE MORE WELL-ROUNDED CARE FOR CLIENTS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH PRESENTATIONS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND GROUPS, SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SURVIVORS TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ASSIST A SURVIVOR THROUGH THEIR SITUATION, AND ASSISTANCE IN ACQUIRING A SAFE ADDRESS THROUGH MINNESOTA'S SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM FOR FOLKS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE. .

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 April 1985.

    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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