Friends Against Abuse

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.

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)Compensation
Jenell R Feller
Executive Director
$50,905
Kari Miggins
Secretary
$0
Laurie Youso
President
$0
Kimberly Wimmer
Treasurer
$0
Nita Ringhofer
Vice President
$0
April Krause
Board Member
$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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Against Abuse has recieved totaling $83,567.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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