Charities United States Social Services Advocacy Center of Winona
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Advocacy Center of Winona

Creating a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence

Winona, MN EIN 411356358 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Advocacy Center of Winona

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Winona, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

Creating a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Advocacy Center of Winona is a registered social services nonprofit based in Winona, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 411356358. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $614K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Advocacy Center of Winona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Advocacy Center of Winona is located in Winona, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Advocacy Center of Winona has $614K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Advocacy Center of Winona is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $614K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Advocacy Center of Winona. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Advocacy Center of Winona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Creating a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence Advocacy Center of Winona is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Advocacy Center of Winona's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $614K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Advocacy Center of Winona are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Advocacy Center of Winona is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411356358, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Jocylyn Poehler
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron P••••••••
Director
BR
Bridget K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CR
Crystal H••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DE
Deb M••••••••
TREASURER
EI
Eileen M••••••
Director
JO
Jocylyn P••••••
PRESIDENT
KA
Kara E•••••
Director
LU
Luke S•••
Director
LY
Lynette J••••••
Director
MA
Maurella C•••••••••
Director
MI
Mikaela M•••
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL BOARD MEMBER
MI
Miranda H•••••
Director
OL
Olivia K••••••
TREASURER
PA
Paul S••••
Director
RO
Rose C•••
SECRETARY
TH
Theresa R•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Advocacy Center of Winona This page 89 $614,032 -
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past 89 $266,616 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Advocacy Center of Winona

What is Advocacy Center of Winona?
Advocacy Center of Winona is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Winona, United States. Creating a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence
When was Advocacy Center of Winona founded?
Advocacy Center of Winona was founded in 1978.
Who leads Advocacy Center of Winona?
Jocylyn Poehler serves as Treasurer.
Where is Advocacy Center of Winona located?
Headquartered in Winona, United States.
What is Advocacy Center of Winona's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Advocacy Center of Winona trustworthy?
Advocacy Center of Winona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Advocacy Center of Winona's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411356358.
What is Advocacy Center of Winona's website?
http://www.advocacywinona.org