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Asian Women United of Minnesota

EIN 41-1801991 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)'s mission is to end domestic violence by promoting safe and healthy relationships within the Asian-Pacific Islander community.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
25
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$105,661, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. AWUM operates the House of Peace shelter, which contains 24 beds and is staffed 24/7/365. Women fleeing domestic violence, trafficking situations receive comprehensive, customized advocacy services. Child and family advocates offer after school and evening programming to children of all ages. In addition, AWUM employs community advocates who are dispersed throughout the metro area, meeting with women in safe spaces to provide many kinds of support, including accompaniment to court and on information on acquiring various resources. House of peace has in general supported over 100 women and children annually. Community advocates reach out to 500+ individuals annually.
  2. The ARP legal grant helped us with providing legal representation to women in court and hours of legal advocacy. AWUM contracted with 3 attorneys and a couple TBDs to take women's cases. We worked on OFP cases, DANCO cases, immigration issues, Custody issues, Parenting time issues. This was huge since one of the most stressful things for women is when they don't have an attorney to represent them in court.After our legal advocate at DASC resigned in March we were actively looking for a good fit for the position and we finally filled the position in August 25.
  3. The Children's Group at the shelter is a vibrant and supportive community where young residents can engage in a variety of enriching activities. Each day, children participate in a mix of educational and recreational programs designed to promote learning, creativity, and social skills. Activities range from arts and crafts, storytelling, puzzle solving mini-games, and to outdoor play, and sports. Special events, such as themed parties and movie nights are also organized to create joyful memories and a sense of normalcy. The dedicated staff and volunteers work efficiently to ensure that every child feels safe, valued, and cared for, fostering a nurturing environment where they can thrive despite the challenges they face. The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council approved a Fiscal Year 2024 Flexible Support grant of $25,000.00 to our organization on April 23, 2024. AWUM brought in a teaching artist through COMPAS to do a project Ordinary to Extraordinary" that goes through the summer of 2025. The teaching artist has brought in a tapestry of various art projects and themes and will continue doing so during the period of the grant at the shelter a combination of various folk arts from India -sand art, mural's Mandala designs, rangoli and block printing and nature.

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 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 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 September 1996.

    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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