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Womens Resource Center

EIN 81-0391466 · Dillon, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN WORKING TOWARD A SOCIETY FREE FROM VIOLENCE, THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER IS TO ADDRESS DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY. THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER SERVES THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF BEAVERHEAD AND MADISON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MT, PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, AND EDUCATION FOR ALL.

Income
$631,756
Spending
$691,484
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
12
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$77,258, 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: 33 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 (3)
  1. $61,921 spent. CRISIS INTERVENTION:THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (WRC) OFFERS THE ONLY 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE AND EMERGENCY SHELTER IN BEAVERHEAD AND MADISON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA. OUR ADVOCATES ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND REFERRAL SUPPORT TO CALLERS 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. SHELTER SERVICES ARE FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING SAFETY FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE SHELTER IS IN A SECURE LOCATION WITH 24-HOUR SECURITY. ADDITIONAL CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CLIENTS IN NEED INCLUDE MATERIAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., FOOD, FUEL, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS), RELOCATION, AS WELL AS MEDICAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND COURT ACCOMPANIMENT. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS FLEEING FROM DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH THE SAFETY AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ALLOW THEM TO COPE WITH THEIR VICTIMIZATION AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
  2. $268,326 spent. ADVOCACY:ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ARE MULTIFACETED AND BASED UPON AN INDIVIDUAL'S AND/OR FAMILY'S NEEDS. VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING NEED TO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. ADVOCATES ASSESS EACH VICTIM'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND OFFER APPROPRIATE SERVICES OR REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES. CLIENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, BUT FOR THOSE WHO DO, WE PROVIDE LEGAL AND COURT ADVOCACY TO VICTIMS, INCLUDING ASSISTING CLIENTS IN FILING AND OBTAINING RESTRAINING ORDERS AND NO CONTACT ORDERS. ADVOCATES DO NOT REPRESENT THE VICTIM LEGALLY BUT ACT AS A SUPPORT PERSON AS THE VICTIM NAVIGATES THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE SAFE HOUSING, MATERIAL SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS. ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED AND EMPOWERMENT-BASED MANNER. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
  3. $82,562 spent. PREVENTION & EDUCATION:THE WRC WORKS TO PREVENT INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, SURVIVOR SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. ADVOCATES TEACH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, FOCUSING ON EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. ADVOCATES DEFINE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND EXPLAIN KEY CONCEPTS, INCLUDING THE POWER AND CONTROL WHEEL TO IDENTIFY TACTICS USED BY ABUSIVE PARTNERS, THE CYCLE OF ABUSE THAT MAKES LEAVING DIFFICULT, AND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSENT IN SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS. THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE ACTIVE LISTENING, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND BOUNDARY-SETTING TO PROMOTE SAFE AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS.PREVENTION ALSO INCLUDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH SAFE HOUSING, COUNSELING, AND PERSONAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. WRC STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO VIOLENCE BY PARTNERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, ATTORNEYS, AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO BENEFIT FROM LEARNING HOW TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS. THROUGH TRAINING SESSIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, WRC FOSTERS A COORDINATED EFFORT TO ADDRESS SEXUAL VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

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 December 1982.

    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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