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Womens Rural Advocacy Programs

EIN 41-1831918 · Marshall, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WOMEN'S RURAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, INC. (WRAP) IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY, ADVOCACY, AND ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEX TRAFFICKING/EXPLOITATION, AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY AWARENESS THROUGH PREVENTION AND EDUCATION. WRAP PROMOTES SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH EQUALITY, HONESTY, AND AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL TRUST AND RESPECT.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
13
Volunteers
15

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (3)
  1. $239,656 spent. EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES - WRAP PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING OPTIONS AND HOUSING-RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS SERVED BY THE AGENCY. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE STAFF TIME FOR HOUSING SEARCHES, COORDINATION WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS, HUD-RELATED HOUSING RESOURCES, HOTEL/MOTEL STAYS, SAFE HOME EXPENSES, AND OTHER ALLOWABLE SUPPORTS THAT PROMOTE CLIENT SAFETY AND STABILITY.
  2. $544,440 spent. CRIME VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM - WRAP PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LINCOLN, LYON, REDWOOD, AND YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTIES, AS WELL AS VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY. SERVICES FOCUS ON SAFETY, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, REFERRALS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH NEEDS RELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S VICTIMIZATION.
  3. $185,525 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM/PREVENTION PROGRAMMING/TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION SERVICES - WRAP PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH, HIGH-RISK YOUTH, AND INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PREVENTION EDUCATION, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WRAP'S ROLE IS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS CONNECTED TO SAFETY, PREVENTION, AND VICTIMIZATION-RELATED NEEDS.

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 May 1997.

    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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