Nonprofit · EIN 23-7310701
WOMENS ADVOCATES INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,877,431 | $5,358,683 | $1,518,748 | $10,223,852 | $596,891 | $9,626,961 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,840,582 | $4,166,327 | $4,674,255 | $8,364,898 | $294,497 | $8,070,401 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,337,602 | $4,538,981 | -$201,379 | $3,536,827 | $264,701 | $3,272,126 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,665,829
- of which government grants
- $4,546,759
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $118,604
- Net rental income
- $110,778
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $59,021
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,048
- Other revenue
- $92,998
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $558,063
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $174,208
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,644,348
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,376,810
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,053
- Accounting fees
- $29,524
- Occupancy
- $143,706
- Travel
- $37,837
- Depreciation
- $177,630
- Program services (functional)
- $4,069,469
- Management and general (functional)
- $877,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $411,681
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,364,898
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,223,852
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $596,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,626,961
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,352,621
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,458,748
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,016,924
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,610,037
- Gross receipts
- $7,505,666
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 44
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY HENNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $158,667 | $19,020 |
| JACOB DE VERA | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,312 | $8,168 |
| WILLIAM MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE GODFREY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH DITTBERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLICENT KASAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINEETA SAWKAR | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE KAHLE | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY KENNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY IVERSON | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY FULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT GILBERTSON | HT COMM CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILOU CHANRASMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE HERZFELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI BLINDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON FREDRICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY LORENZEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IVANKA WOODELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY HENNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,055 | $11,955 |
| JACOB HUSTED | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,522 | $14,647 |
| YULANDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (THROUGH OCT 23) Officer | 40 | $97,041 | $13,007 |
| WILLIAM MOORE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE GODFREY | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA LISTER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH DITTBERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLICENT KASAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA SCHOENBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINEETA SAWKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DRIEVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA STALLINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE KAHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY KENNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE BLUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY IVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GERHARDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY FULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT GILBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE BLAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTELLE BROUWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,846 | $20,612 |
| YULANDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $56,023 | $5,603 |
| WILLIAM MOORE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH DITTBERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE KAHLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA SCHOENBORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT GILBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY FULTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA LISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE BLUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY IVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SUE GODFREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLICENT KASAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY KENNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA STALLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DRIEVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINEETA SAWKAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE BLAINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GERHARDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HENNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 588 GRAND AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2610
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HOLLY HENNING, 588 GRAND AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN 55102
- Signed the 990
- HOLLY HENNING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 726-5213
- Website
- WWW.WADVOCATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF WOMEN'S ADVOCATES IS TO WALK WITH VICTIM/SURVIVORS AND OUR COMMUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- 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 FY2023-2024, 954 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.Expenses $1,522,618 · grants $558,063
- 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 60 MONTHS DEPENDING ON FUNDING SOURCE. IN FY24-25, OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM SERVED 123 HOUSEHOLDS.Expenses $1,140,913 · revenue $110,778
- SHELTER FOOD AND FACILITIESFOR 50 YEARS, PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF WOMEN'S ADVOCATES' MISSION. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH UP TO 90 DAYS OF SAFE RESPITE SHELTER WITH MEALS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 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 PROGRAMS SERVED 236 INDIVIDUALS IN FY 2024-2025, INCLUDING 119 ADULTS AND 117 CHILDREN WITH AN 86-DAY AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY. SHELTER FOOD & FACILITIES PROVIDES A SECURE, SAFE HOME FOR RESIDENTS. SHEILA WELLSTONE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AND LEAN ON ME YOUTH INTERVENTION OFFERS DROP-IN CHILDCARE SERVICES, AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK SPACE, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY WITH SCHOOLS, YOUTH MENTORSHIP, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND HEALING SUPPORTS TO HELP MEET THE SOCIO-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO VICTIM-SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN EXITING THE SHELTER. FORMER RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT TO CONTINUE NAVIGATING LEGAL SYSTEMS, HOUSING CHALLENGES, EMPLOYMENT SEARCHES, AND TARGETED COMMUNITY SUPPORT.Expenses $688,418
- OUTREACH AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMINGTHE OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED DV ADVOCACY THROUGH POP-UP ADVOCACY EVENTS WHICH HELD TWICE WEEKLY IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS SUCH AS THE RONDO COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIBRARY. IN FY2024-2025, POP-UP ADVOCACY CONNECTED 1,949 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES, DV EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. OUR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TEAM ALSO CONDUCTS STREET OUTREACH TO HELP REACH YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18-24 WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR OR EXPERIENCING COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION/TRAFFICKING, WHILE OUR LEAN ON ME PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER YOUTH DURING THEIR SHELTER STAY. WOMEN'S ADVOCATES IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS TEACHERS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHERS WHO SERVE VICTIM-SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024-2025, OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINED 988 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS, DYNAMICS, AND IMPACT OF ABUSE THROUGH 35 EVENTS.Expenses $717,520
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7310701
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,223,852
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,505,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,877,431 | $5,358,683 | $10,223,852 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,840,582 | $4,166,327 | $8,364,898 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,337,602 | $4,538,981 | $3,536,827 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,897,854 | $3,309,695 | $3,690,924 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7310701).
Questions about WOMENS ADVOCATES INC
- What is the EIN of WOMENS ADVOCATES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS ADVOCATES INC is 23-7310701.
- Is WOMENS ADVOCATES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to WOMENS ADVOCATES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS ADVOCATES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WOMENS ADVOCATES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS ADVOCATES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HOLLY HENNING.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS ADVOCATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,667 (HOLLY HENNING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WOMENS ADVOCATES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,877,431, expenses of $5,358,683 and total assets of $10,223,852 at year end.
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