Womens Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 10/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7310701
Organization Overview
Womens Advocates Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Womens Advocates Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Womens Advocates Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO WALK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHELTER-BASED ADVOCACY SERVICESWHILE IN SHELTER, RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO START THEIR HEALING JOURNEY BY WORKING WITH OUR FAMILY & LEGAL ADVOCATES AND ATTENDING OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. OUR CRISIS RESOURCE ADVOCATES HANDLE RESIDENT REQUESTS AT THE FRONT DESK 24/7 AND PROVIDE CRISIS LINE CALLERS WITH REFERRALS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SAFETY PLANNING SERVICES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. IN FY2021-2022, 512 PEOPLE RECEIVED OUR CRISIS INTERVENTIONS AND SHELTER REFERRAL SERVICES. REGULAR SUPPORT GROUPS HELP RESIDENTS COPE WITH THE TRAUMA OF THEIR PAST AND WORK TO BUILD POSITIVE FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS COUNSELOR TEACHES SELF-CARE AND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES THAT CENTER THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. OUR FAMILY & LEGAL ADVOCATES WORK WITH VICTIM/ SURVIVORS TO CREATE PERSONAL GOAL PLANS AND WORK WITHIN THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO WRITE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND NEGOTIATE LEASE TERMINATIONS.
SHELTER FOOD & FACILITIESFOR 48 YEARS, PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF WOMEN'S ADVOCATES' MISSION. OUR SHELTER SPACE CONSISTS OF 15 BEDROOMS, 7 RESIDENT BATHROOMS, AND A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN WHERE THREE MEALS EACH DAY ARE PREPARED FOR OUR RESIDENTS SEEKING SHELTER AND SAFETY FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO LAUNDRY FACILITIES, A COMPUTER CENTER, A LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND SECURE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 157 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 97 ADULTS AND 60 CHILDREN WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 78 DAYS. OUR SHELTER PROVIDES A SECURE, SAFE HOME FOR OUR RESIDENTS AS THEY BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS.
HOUSING STABILITY SERVICESOUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM UTILIZES A BROAD ARRAY OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING TO PROVIDE HOUSING NAVIGATION AND EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF OUR SHELTER AND VICTIM-SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR HOUSING STABILITY ADVOCATES WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HOUSING, NEGOTIATE WITH LANDLORDS TO FIND SAFE, STABLE RENTALS THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN AFFORD, AND PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM GREW DRAMATICALLY IN FY2021-2022. WE SERVED 133 INDIVIDUALS IN 61 HOUSEHOLDS A 17% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Estelle Brouwer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $119,977 |
Ellie O'brien Director Of Finance | Officer | 32 | $66,671 |
Paige Kahle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Fisher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Lister Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Boyd Past Chair (thru 5/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $50,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $77,124 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,969,351 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $749,402 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,626 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,845,877 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $77,192 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,604 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,641 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,897,854 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $133,495 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,168 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,168 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,683,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,815 |
| Other employee benefits | $212,336 |
| Payroll taxes | $161,050 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,620 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $134,463 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $133,441 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $175,984 |
| Travel | $16,166 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,204 |
| Insurance | $33,553 |
| All other expenses | $21,124 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,309,695 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $774 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,173,535 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $313,461 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $70,527 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $894,805 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,226,339 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,483 |
| Total assets | $3,690,924 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201,187 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $24,757 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $225,944 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,379,487 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $85,493 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,690,924 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Womens Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $229,598.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $62,614 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $54,000 |
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $19,750 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,909 |
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPIC GRANT | $13,421 |
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|---|---|---|
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Hope Community Inc Minneapolis, MN | $13,754,226 | $3,542,167 |
Hope House Of Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | $8,269,390 | $9,073,571 |
Ywca Cass Clay Fargo, ND | $12,333,832 | $4,006,576 |
Womens Advocates Inc St Paul, MN | $3,690,924 | $2,897,854 |
St John The Evangelist Homeless Shelter Inc Green Bay, WI | $8,879,025 | $8,082,572 |
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing Anoka, MN | $1,495,028 | $2,528,551 |
House Of Hope Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $7,630,613 | $2,886,381 |
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