Womens Advocates Inc

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 06/2023, Womens Advocates Inc employed 62 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 06/2023, Womens Advocates Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WOMEN'S ADVOCATES MISSION IS TO WALK WITH VICTIM-SURVIVORS AND OUR COMMUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHELTER-BASED ADVOCACY SERVICES WHILE IN SHELTER, RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO START THEIR HEALING JOURNEY BY WORKING WITH OUR FAMILY & LEGAL SUPPORT 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, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SAFETY PLANNING SERVICES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. IN FY2022-2023, 546 PEOPLE RECEIVED OUR CRISIS INTERVENTIONS AND SHELTER REFERRAL SERVICES VIA THE CRISIS LINE. 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 SUPPORT 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.


HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES OUR 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. IN FY22-23, OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM SERVED 191 INDIVIDUALS IN 82 HOUSEHOLDS.


SHELTER FOOD & FACILITIES FOR 49 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, PERSONAL COMPUTERS, A LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND SECURE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 169 INDIVIDUALS IN FY22-23, INCLUDING 81 ADULTS AND 87 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William Moore
Chair
$0
Leah Dittberner
Treasurer
$0
Paige Kahle
Secretary
$0
Alana Schoenborn
Board Member
$0
Britt Gilbertson
Board Member
$0
Debby Fulton
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$37,258
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,155,882
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,082,623
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $39,566
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,275,763
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $72,560
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,112
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,182
Net Income from Gaming Activities -$1,808
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,337,602

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