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Leadingage Minnesota Foundation

EIN 20-3879574 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM AND ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF AGING. THE FOCUS IS ON: CATALYTIC CHANGE IN BUILDING THE WORKFORCE FOR TOMORROW; ADVANCING NEW APPROACHES TO SERVICE DELIVERY; AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP FOR AGING SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$377,559, president/ceo

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 190% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES: SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE MARGARET A. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES (MACP), THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS WORK ON THE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES FOR HEALTHY AGING PROJECT. TWO EXISTING RURAL PILOTS WERE SUPPORTED IN ORDER TO ADVANCE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS ACROSS AGING SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO EXPAND PROJECT SCOPE AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES. OBJECTIVES INCLUDED: CONVENING AND ADVANCING LOCAL AND COLLABORATIVE WHOLE SYSTEM, WHOLE PERSON APPROACHES TO SERVING SENIORS IN COMMUNITY; EXPERIMENTING AND IMPROVING CARE OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ENROLLEES IN A LOCAL HEALTH PLAN IN COORDINATION WITH PROVIDERS OF PRIMARY CARE, ACUTE- AND POST-ACUTE CARE, HOME CARE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES; CONNECTING CONSUMERS TO LOCAL RESOURCES FOR HEALTHIER AGING AND REDUCED SOCIAL ISOLATION; IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THIS COLLABORATIVE MODEL; AND COLLECTING DATA TO SHOW PROJECT IMPACT AND OUTCOMES. THREE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES WERE SELECTED TO BEGIN THE COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS.
  2. $712,370 spent. ONTRACK NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING: THE FOUNDATION OPERATES ONTRACK, AN ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE DELAYS AND BARRIERS IN ACCESSING CNA TRAINING, IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF THE CURRICULUM AND TRAINING, AND MEETS ALL TESTING REQUIREMENTS. IN 2024, 1,780 STUDENTS WERE TRAINED THROUGH ONTRACK.
  3. $51,495 spent. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAREGIVERS TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS IN SENIOR CARE.
  4. $93,240 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:FUNDED CAREGIVER TRAINING ON SELF-CARE, RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF CRISIS, DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES, AND MANAGING TRIGGERS TO PREVENT ABUSE.DEVELOPED NEW RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS TO EXPLORE AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE SENIOR CARE OUTCOMES AND CREATE WORKFORCE EFFICIENCIES.FUNDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINED MEDICATION AIDE (TMA) CURRICULUM TO ADDRESS THE ACUTE SHORTAGE OF TMA'S IN MINNESOTA.ENGAGED IN RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE THE FALLS, INJURIES, AND OTHER ADVERSE IMPACTS OF MECHANICAL LIFTS. THE RESEARCH PRODUCED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVED TRAINING, EQUIPMENT USE AIDES, AND DESIGN CHANGES.DEVELOPED TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO BUILD CAPACITY IN THE BOARDS AND BOARD MEMBERS THAT GOVERN PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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