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180 Degrees Inc

EIN 23-7153536 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

180 DEGREES HELPS YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS OVERCOME BARRIERS SO THAT THEY CAN TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING HEALTHY, MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES.

Income
$11.0 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
177
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$262,243, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $6.5 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION HOUSED: IN ADDITION TO RESPONDING TO 2,491 REQUESTS FOR SHELTER, THE YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION SHELTERED, HOUSED OR PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICE TO 665 YOUTH OF ALL GENDERS, AGES 10-24. 320 YOUTH RECEIVED SHELTER/HOUSING AND 345 YOUTH RECEIVED COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT. PROGRAM SPECIFICS INCLUDE: BRITTANY'S PLACE: 116 YOUTH RECEIVED EMERGENCY SHELTER. 58% EXITED TO A SAFE DESTINATION. 42% CONTINUED EDUCATION WHILE IN SHELTER. 16 YOUTH RESIDED IN TRANSITIONAL LIVING. 100% WERE WORKING AND 83% WERE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. BASED ON EARLY, SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES IN TRANSITIONAL LIVING, IN MARCH 2025, BRITTANY'S PLACE OPENED A SECOND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM. HOPE HOUSE: 42 YOUTH RECEIVED SHELTER. 93% EXITED TO A SAFE DESTINATION. 92% CONTINUED EDUCATION WHILE IN SHELTER. FUNDRAISING AND PLANS CONTINUED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOPE HOUSE FACILITY IN FY26 TO MEET SERVICE NEEDS. ST. CLOUD YOUTH SHELTER: 43 YOUTH RECEIVED SHELTER. 95% EXITED TO A SAFE DESTINATION. 100% CONTINUED EDUCATION WHILE IN SHELTER. 5 YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 AVOIDED HOMELESSNESS THROUGH A PILOT PROGRAM PLACING YOUTH IN AREA HOTELS PAIRED WITH ONGOING SUPPORT. ROCHESTER YOUTH SHELTER: 62 YOUTH RECEIVED SHELTER. 100% EXITED TO A SAFE DESTINATION. 98% CONTINUED EDUCATION WHILE IN SHELTER. GROUNDBREAKING TOOK PLACE FOR A NEW $10 MILLION FACILITY TO REPLACE THE CURRENT AGING STRUCTURE. 36 SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA YOUTH AVOIDED HOMELESSNESS THROUGH 180 DEGREES' FOSTER FAMILY PROGRAM. THE YOUTH OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO OVER 6,000 PEOPLE DURING FY25 THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, TABLING, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  2. $2.2 million spent. COMMUNITY REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION HOUSED 329 MEN RE-ENTERING COMMUNITY AFTER PRISON. OF THOSE, 139 WERE HOUSED AT CLIFTON PLACE WITH 71% SECURING EMPLOYMENT AT PROGRAM EXIT. 190 RECEIVED PERMANENT OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AT GREAT RIVER LANDING. GREAT RIVER LANDING OUTCOMES DATA WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FY26. ADDITIONALLY, 30 ADULTS/FAMILIES WERE HOUSED AT 180 DEGREES' FIVE MULTI-FAMILY UNITS OF DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MINNEAPOLIS AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1972.

    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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