Friends Against Abuse
- Assets
- $662.0k
- Revenue
- $430.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- International Falls, MN
- Founding
- 03/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1454505
Organization Overview
Friends Against Abuse is located in International Falls, MN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Against Abuse employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Against Abuse 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 12/2021, Friends Against Abuse generated $430.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $380.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE IS COMMITTED TO ENDING ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES FOR FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE CONSISTS OF LEGAL ADVOCACY, SAFE HOUSING, RENT SUPPORT, MOTION LIGHTS, LOCK REPLACEMENT, STORAGE UNIT RENTAL, CAR REPAIR, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES. THE CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATES ARE TRAINED TO ASSIST VICTIM/SURVIVORS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND DEBT REPAIR THROUGH THE ALL STATE FOUNDATION. THE VICTIMS THAT WE SERVE FALL UNDER THREE AREAS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND GENERAL CRIME.IN 2021, WE SERVED 298 VICTIMS. THERE WERE 180 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 14 VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND 101 VICTIMS OF STALKING AND HARASSMENT. AS AN AGENCY WE SPENT $14,619.70 ON DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES. THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR THE 3.25 FTE CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATES. THE BULK OF THESE SERVICES ARE PAID FOR THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT THROUGH THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE AND A GRANT FROM THE OTTO BREMER TRUST.
SUPERVISED VISITATION PROVIDES NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THEIR CHILDREN. THE NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT IS ORDERED TO DO SUPERVISED VISITS THROUGH THE COURT SYSTEM. THE VISIT IS MONITORED BY A FACILITATOR WHO OBSERVES AND MAY DOCUMENT THE MEETING. THE FACILITATOR ENSURES THE SAFETY OF THE CHILD AND UPHOLDS THE RULES OF VISITATION WHICH INCLUDE: NO TALKING ABOUT THE CUSTODIAL PARENT, KEEPING EMOTIONS IN CHECK AND NO MAKING FUTURE PLANS WITH THE CHILD. SUPERVISED VISITATION CAN BE DONE IN-PERSON, VIA WEBEX OR OVER OUR CONFERENCE PHONE. THIS SERVICE WAS NOT OFFERED DURING COVID AND REOPENED IN JUNE 2021. NEW FACILITATORS NEEDED TO BE HIRED AND TRAINED. THIS PROGRAM EARNED $6,306.23 IN 2021 AND THE CAP ON OUR CONTRACT WITH KOOCHICHING COUNTY IS $15,000.
THE 24/7 CRISIS LINE IS ANSWERED BY PHONE ADVOCATES WHO ANSWER CALLS OUTSIDE OF THE BUSINESS DAY. IN 2021 THEY ANSWERED 75 CALLS. NORMALLY, THE NUMBER OF CALLS INTO THE CRISIS LINE RANGE FROM 170 TO 270 CALLS PER YEAR. THE PHONE ADVOCATES RECEIVE A SMALL STIPEND WHICH IS LESS THAN FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE, SO THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND DONATIONS FROM LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF INTERNATIONAL FALLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenell R Feller Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $50,905 |
Laurie Youso President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nita Ringhofer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Wimmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Miggins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Belanger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,716 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $333,057 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,344 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $422,617 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,431 |
| Investment income | $2,532 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,860 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $430,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,100 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,211 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $186,911 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,089 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,261 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,454 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $75 |
| Office expenses | $11,694 |
| Information technology | $5,221 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,300 |
| Travel | $182 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,016 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,679 |
| Insurance | $6,903 |
| All other expenses | $14,620 |
| Total functional expenses | $380,640 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,902 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $166,678 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $266,453 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $367 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,583 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $661,983 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,947 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $285,203 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $298,150 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $363,833 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $661,983 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Against Abuse has recieved totaling $83,567.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
United Way Of Northeastern Minnesota Inc Chisholm, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR BATTERED AND SEXUALLY ASSUALTED VICTIMS | $8,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $67 |
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