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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.

St Paul, MN EIN: 411381433 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Violence Free Minnesota

Violence Free Minnesota is the statewide coalition of programs working together to end relationship abuse. Together, we can end domestic violence.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

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 where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (79%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Violence 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Katie K•••••
Co-Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Advocates: Recent deaths of two Minnesota women reveal gaps in domestic violence prevention - MPR News
Mar 2026
www.mprnews.org
The Capitol Action Day Around Violence Protection - Minnesota Women's Press
Mar 2026
www.womenspress.com
Restricting Abusers’ Access to Firearms Helps Prevent Violence - Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Mar 2026
www.wfmn.org
Minnesota domestic violence victims remembered during memorial - Brainerd Dispatch
Feb 2026
www.brainerddispatch.com
At least 31 Minnesotans died of intimate partner violence last year, advocates say - MPR News
Jan 2026
www.mprnews.org
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Half of the people killed in Minnesota because of domestic violence last year were bystanders or interveners - Star Trib
Dec 2025
www.startribune.com
Violence Prevention series: What Happens When We Tell These Stories Wrong, or Not At All? - Minnesota Women's Press
Nov 2025
www.womenspress.com
Loved ones of slain Winona woman hope to help other victims of domestic violence - Star Tribune
Nov 2025
www.startribune.com
Hennepin County addresses domestic violence and survivor support at summit - CBS News
Oct 2025
www.cbsnews.com
New report shows 24 Minnesota homicides in 2024 were caused by domestic violence - kaaltv.com
Oct 2025
www.kaaltv.com
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 82 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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