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North Shore Area Partners

EIN 20-1156990 · Silver Bay, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTING THE INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER ADULTS IN EASTERN LAKE COUNTY MN WHO WISH TO LIVE AT HOME AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BY COORDINATING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORATION AND OTHER SERVICES, OFFERING CARE NAVIGATION AND IN-HOME SERVICES, AND ORGANIZING SOCIAL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$700,822
Spending
$677,372
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
22
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$54,600, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $90,668 spent. SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: OPERATING A SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER IN SILVER BAY MN AT 36 SHOPPING CENTER RD IN THE FORMER WELLS FARGO BANK BUILDING
  2. $242,732 spent. HOME CARE & CAREGIVER SUPPORT: PROVIDE AGING SERVICES CARE NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, PROVIDE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND HOMEMAKING SERVICES.
  3. $45,262 spent. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, CHORE ASSISTANCE, GROCERY AND MEALS-ON-WHEELS DELIVERY, FRIENDLY VISITING ETC.
  4. $132,531 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO AGING SERVICES AND SUPPORT. INCLUDES OUR PROJECT AGE TO AGE
  5. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO AGING SERVICES AND SUPPORT. INCLUDES OUR PROJECT AGE TO AGE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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