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Womens Life Care Center

EIN 41-1649273 · Little Canada, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Women's Life Care Center exists to promote the sanctity of human life, born and unborn, through the provision of abortion alternative services that empower mothers to choose life.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$643,742
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
21
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$36,982, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 88% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 960% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (5)
  1. $246 spent. Medical:OUR PREGNANCY TESTING AND LIMITED OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUND SERVICE ENABLES CLIENTS TO CONFIRM THE PRESENCE OF AN INTRAUTERINE PREGNANCY, TO ESTIMATE GESTATIONAL AGE, AND TO CONFIRM CARDIAC ACTIVITY OF THE FETUS. IF THE PREGNANCY IS VIABLE, WE WANT OUR CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND INTERNALIZE THAT INSIDE THEM IS A HUMAN LIFE WORTH PROTECTING AND BRINGING INTO THE WORLD. WE WANT OUR CLIENTS TO KNOW THE PROS AND CONS OF THEIR THREE OPTIONS: ABORTION, ADOPTION, AND PARENTING. WE WANT OUR CLIENTS TO OBTAIN THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO MAKE AND INFORMED DECISION REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCY. WE STRIVE TO GIVE THEM A SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND HOPE THAT THEY CAN GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAKE A LIFE-AFFIRMING CHOICE. NUMBER OF PREGNANCY TESTING CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024: 314 NUMBER OF ULTRASOUND CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024: 348 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT: 150
  2. $305,186 spent. Learn and Earn:THE EARN WHILE YOU LEARN PROGRAM (EWYL) COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS FETAL DEVELOPMENT, THE IMPORTANCE OF PRENATAL CARE, PRENATAL AND INFANT NUTRITION, POSTPARTUM CARE, INFANT CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, SIDS PREVENTION, FIRST AID, CAR SEAT SAFETY, AND HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. THIS TEN- SESSION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCORPORATES VIDEO-BASED LESSONS WHICH CAN BE WATCHED FROM ANYWHERE FROM THEIR DEVICE, WITH QUIZZES AND HOMEWORK TO SUPPORT CLIENT LEARNING. REVIEW SESSIONS (IN PERSON OR VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING) WITH TRAINED CLIENT ADVOCATES ARE SCHEDULED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE CLIENT COMPREHENSION, ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE REFERRALS AND RESOURCES IF NEEDED. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ARE WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING AN INFANT UNDER THE AGE OF ONE YEAR. AS PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE EACH SESSION, THEY MAY EARN ITEMS SUCH AS MATERNITY CLOTHES, PORTABLE CRIBS, DIAPERS, BABY CLOTHING, CAR SEATS AND OTHER INFANT NECESSITIES. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO FATHERS. NUMBER OF UNIQUE CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024: 2079 NUMBER OF EDUCATION VIDEOS & EDUCATIONAL APPOINTMENTS COMPLETED BY CLIENTS IN 2023: 5289 NUMBER OF INCENTIVES ISSUED: 44,844 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT: 1224
  3. INDIVIDUAL & GROUP LIFE COACHING: LIFE COACHING AT WOMEN'S LIFE CARE CENTER PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE CHANGE BY HELPING CLIENTS CONNECT ACTIONS WITH VALUES. THIS CHANGE, ONCE INTERNALIZED BY OUR CLIENTS, CAN TRULY BE TRANSFORMATIONAL. THE COACHING MODEL ABIDES BY THE RULE THAT OUR CLIENTS ARE THE EXPERTS ON THEIR LIVES. THEREFORE, WE DO NOT GIVE ADVICE. INSTEAD, WE CALL UPON OUR CLIENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR OWN ANSWERS. COACHES HOLD CLIENTS ACCOUNTABLE BY HAVING THEM CREATE HOMEWORK FOR THEMSELVES TO CONTINUE DRIVING FORWARD. THROUGH MULTIPLE COACHING SESSIONS, THIS ACCOUNTABILITY SUPPORTS THE CLIENTS. WOMEN'S LIFE CARE CENTER HAS A GROUP COACHING OFFERING AS WELL. INSIDE OUT WELLBEING GROUP COACHING BRINGS MOMS TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SENSE OF SELF AND THEREBY INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO HANDLE LIFE'S CHALLENGES, ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS. WE OFFER A FATHERHOOD LIFE COACHING PROGRAM: AIM (ALWAYS INTENTIONAL MAN), WHICH HAS INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND DECISION POINT COACHING FORMATS FOR FATHERS. OUR STAFF COACHES INCLUDE THREE CERTIFIED COACHES AND ONE MASTER CERTIFIED COACH. NUMBER OF UNIQUE CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024: 54 NUMBER OF COACHING SESSIONS COMPLETED BY CLIENTS IN 2024: 160
  4. $168,971 spent. See Schedule O
  5. All Other Accomplishments:ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WELL LIFE MATERNAL WELLNESS GROUP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND CLIENT ASSISTANCE: -WELL LIFE IS A MATERNAL WELLNESS AND POSTPARTUM WELLBEING CLASS. SESSIONS ARE ONE-TO TWO-HOURS AND ARE OFFERED TO CLIENTS WITH CHILDREN AGED 18 YEARS OR YOUNGER. THE SESSIONS ARE HELD IN-PERSON ON A MONTHLY BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SESSIONS ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE WELL LIFE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FOUR PILLARS OF PERSONAL WELL-BEING: MINDFULNESS, LEARNING, PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS TO BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. BASED ON THESE FOUR PILLARS AND THE ISSUES OUR CLIENTS FACE, WE HAVE DEVELOPED UNIQUE TOPICS TO BE COVERED AT EACH SESSION. OUR TOPICS PROMOTE SUCCESS FOR MOTHERS, OFFERING TOOLS FOR SELF-CARE, BABY BONDING, HEALTHY EATING, BUDGETING, FITNESS, CAREER PLANNING, GOAL SETTING AND LEADERSHIP. THERE ARE PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKERS AS WELL AS WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, WHICH VARY YEAR TO YEAR. EXAMPLES INCLUDE CREATING HOMEMADE ORGANIC CLEANING PRODUCTS, BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, INFANT MASSAGE, AND MEAL PREPARATION. NUMBER OF UNIQUE CLIENTS SERVED: 10 NUMBER OF SESSIONS COMPLETED BY CLIENTS IN 2024: 24 FINANCIAL EDUCATION: THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF VIDEOS ON TOPICS RELATED TO BUDGETING, SMART SPENDING, CREDIT AND DEBT MANAGEMENT, CAREER BUILDING AND BUYING A CAR. CLIENT LEARNING IS TRACKED THROUGH MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZZES AND WORKSHEETS. CLIENTS WORK WITH A FINANCIAL WELLNESS ADVOCATE TO DEVELOP A BUDGET AND HEALTHY FINANCIAL HABITS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN-PERSON OR CAN BE LIVE STREAMED REMOTELY. ALL CLIENTS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM RECEIVE A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE IN THE FORM OF A GIFT CARD AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR RENT, MORTGAGE OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE. WE WORK WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HELP. NUMBER OF UNIQUE CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024: 38 NUMBER OF EDUCATION SESSIONS COMPLETED BY CLIENTS IN 2024: 236 VALUE OF INCENTIVES (GIFT CARDS OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS) ISSUED OR PROCURED FOR OUR CLIENTS: $18,559 -CLIENT ASSISTANCE: THE WOMEN'S LIFE CARE CENTER OFFERS CLIENT ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN IN NEED OF NECESSARY SERVICES. THIS SERVICE INCLUDES: CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS FOR NECESSARY SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICASERVICES, POST ABORTION INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, REFERRALS FOR HOUSING AND SHELTERS, REFERRALS FOR FOOD AND CLOTHING, REFERRALS FOR LEGAL AID, FREE LEGAL AID AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE. NUMBER OF SERVICES FOR CLIENTS ACROSS OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024: CLIENTS ASSESSED FOR CASE MANAGEMENT/REFERRALS: 447 VISITS FOR MATERIAL ASSISTANCE (LAYETTE ITEMS, DIAPERS, GIFT CARDS & FOOD): 438 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IN HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 2500

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 September 1992.

    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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