Nonprofit · EIN 41-1500950
MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,934,509 | $3,421,148 | -$486,639 | $1,423,254 | $890,259 | $532,995 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,261,375 | $4,250,432 | -$989,057 | $2,494,904 | $3,062,161 | -$567,257 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $5,021,452 | $4,868,025 | $153,427 | $2,701,128 | $2,279,328 | $421,800 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,502,627
- of which government grants
- $1,737,740
- Program service revenue
- $429,403
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,479
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $244,336
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,274,274
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,476,553
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $195,858
- Travel
- $13,727
- Depreciation
- $79,875
- Program services (functional)
- $2,552,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $815,003
- Fundraising (functional)
- $53,153
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,494,904
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,423,254
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $890,259
- Net assets, end of year
- $532,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $599,379
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $341,398
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $191,597
- Gross receipts
- $2,934,509
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH BUFFALO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $86,731 | $11,910 |
| DEANNA BEAULIEU | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA JOHNS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE GRIKA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE FERRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HOBOT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIN ENGLEBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FORLITI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NADIA MEDICINE CROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER BLAZE AUBREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI NORGREN LYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARAMIS MENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MO MIKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA CUMMINGS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $103,417 |
| SUSAN ALLEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE FERRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOY PARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUMMER BLAZE AUBREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARIN ENGLEBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKO HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSIE STOMSKI SEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA CUMMINGS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $108,401 |
| SUSAN ALLEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE FERRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKO HERNANDEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DARIN ENGLEBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIKKI PIERATOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2300 15TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-3960
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUTH BUFFALO, 2300 15TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
- Signed the 990
- RUTH BUFFALO, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (612) 728-2000
- Website
- WWW.MIWRC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
TO EMPOWER AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO EXERCISE THEIR CULTURAL VALUES AND INTEGRITY, AND TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE LIFE WAYS, WHILE ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE AND EQUITY.
Program accomplishments
- TRADITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, TRAUMA INFORMED COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS. TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS BALANCE CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY MODELS WITH NATIVE AMERICAN VALUES, CULTURAL PRACTICES, AND TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND MIND-BODY- SOCIALSPIRITUAL HEALTH.Expenses $440,889 · grants $14,404 · revenue $429,403
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT - PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP FAMILIES SAFELY TOGETHER, AND/OR TO REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH LIFE SKILLS PARENTING, FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING, FAMILY SPIRIT HOME VISITING, AND INFANT MORTALITY/UNINTENDED VIOLENCE & INJURY PREVENTION SUPPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A PROVIDER OF INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT (ICWA) COURT ADVOCACY AND FOSTER PARENT/FAMILY CAREGIVER SERVICES, AND ACTS AS A LIAISON WITH THE TRIBAL AND COUNTY PROVIDERS TO ENSURE QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM.Expenses $831,706 · grants $143,693
- WAWOKIYE - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROGRAM INCLUDING STREET OUTREACH, CROP-IN CRISIS COUNSELING AND RESOURCE REFERRAL, CULTURALLY GROUNDED VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION/HEALING SUPPORTS, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND/OR COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. ALSO INCLUDES HEALING JOURNEY, WHICH PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND PEER-LED HEALING SUPPORT FOR ADULT AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN LIVING WITH COMPLEX TRAUMA AND CHRONIC SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES.Expenses $975,420 · grants $77,240
- Expenses $304,977 · grants $8,999
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1500950
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,423,254
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,934,509
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,934,509 | $3,421,148 | $1,423,254 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,261,375 | $4,250,432 | $2,494,904 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,021,452 | $4,868,025 | $2,701,128 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 41-1500950).
Questions about MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER is 41-1500950.
- Is MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER 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 MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RUTH BUFFALO.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,731 (RUTH BUFFALO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,934,509, expenses of $3,421,148 and total assets of $1,423,254 at year end.
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