Violence Free Minnesota
To represent victim/survivors of relationship abuse and member programs; challenge systems and institutions; promote social change; and support, educate, and connect member programs.
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Violence Free Minnesota is the statewide coalition of programs working together to end relationship abuse. Together, we can end domestic violence.
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Mission
To represent victim/survivors of relationship abuse and member programs; challenge systems and institutions; promote social change; and support, educate, and connect member programs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Violence Free Minnesota has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1980, it predates 85% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyViolence Free Minnesota is a registered social services nonprofit based in St Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 411381433. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Violence Free Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411381433. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Violence Free Minnesota has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Violence Free Minnesota is located in St Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Violence Free Minnesota has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Violence Free Minnesota is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Violence Free Minnesota. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Violence Free Minnesota holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Violence Free Minnesota is the statewide coalition of programs working together to end relationship abuse. Together, we can end domestic violence. Violence Free Minnesota is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Violence Free Minnesota are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Violence Free Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411381433, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
VIOLENCE FREE MINNESOTA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Advocates: Recent deaths of two Minnesota women reveal gaps in domestic violence prevention - MPR News
The Capitol Action Day Around Violence Protection - Minnesota Women's Press
Restricting Abusers’ Access to Firearms Helps Prevent Violence - Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Minnesota domestic violence victims remembered during memorial - Brainerd Dispatch
At least 31 Minnesotans died of intimate partner violence last year, advocates say - MPR News
Half of the people killed in Minnesota because of domestic violence last year were bystanders or interveners - Star Tribune
Violence Prevention series: What Happens When We Tell These Stories Wrong, or Not At All? - Minnesota Women's Press
Loved ones of slain Winona woman hope to help other victims of domestic violence - Star Tribune
Hennepin County addresses domestic violence and survivor support at summit - CBS News
New report shows 24 Minnesota homicides in 2024 were caused by domestic violence - kaaltv.com
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 82 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Violence Free Minnesota
- What is Violence Free Minnesota?
- Violence Free Minnesota is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Paul, United States. Violence Free Minnesota is the statewide coalition of programs working together to end relationship abuse. Together, we can end domestic violence.
- When was Violence Free Minnesota founded?
- Violence Free Minnesota was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Violence Free Minnesota?
- Katie Kramer serves as Co-Executive Director.
- Where is Violence Free Minnesota located?
- Headquartered in St Paul, MN, United States.
- What is Violence Free Minnesota's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Violence Free Minnesota trustworthy?
- Violence Free Minnesota has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Violence Free Minnesota's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411381433.
- What is Violence Free Minnesota's website?
- http://www.vfmn.org