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Crescent Cove

EIN 27-1035515 · Brooklyn Ctr, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRESCENT COVE OFFERS CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SHORTENED LIFE EXPECTANCY, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LOVE THEM.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
52
Volunteers
827
Highest pay
$151,875, executive dir.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES - CRESCENT COVE PROVIDES CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH SHORTENED LIFE EXPECTANCIES AND THE FAMILIES WHO LOVE THEM. IN 2024, CRESCENT COVE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SUPPORTED FROM 386 IN 2023 TO 414 IN 2024. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED FOR RESPITE OR END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR 734 NIGHTS. FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A REFERRAL AND COMPLETION OF ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK, FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS RECEIVE SUPPORT BY BRINGING THEIR CHILD AND/OR FAMILY FOR A SHORT STAY AT CRESCENT COVE'S HOSPICE AND RESPITE HOME IN ORDER TO HAVE A NECESSARY BREAK FROM THE DEMANDING 24/7 CARES FOR THEIR CHILD. CRESCENT COVE ALSO OFFERS A SACRED AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO BE WHEN A CHILD IS DYING. CRESCENT COVE HAS REGISTERED NURSES AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS CARING FOR CHILDREN 24/7 WITH SUPPORT FROM TWO SOCIAL WORKERS, A CHILD EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST, A MEDICAL DIRECTOR, THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND OPERATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS. IN 2024, CRESCENT COVE MET INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS WITH NO TRANSMISSIONS OF ILLNESSES BETWEEN STAFF AND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED. IN 2024, CRESCENT COVE WELCOMED PARENTS FOR 74 OVERNIGHT STAYS TO ACCOMPANY THE FIRST NIGHT OF RESPITE STAY FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS THOSE STAYING FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE. INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES LIKE MUSIC THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, CREATIVE ARTS AND PET THERAPY CONTINUED TO BE PROVIDED SEVERAL TIMES EACH WEEK. CRESCENT COVE HOSTED A SIBLING CAMP WITH 20 PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL AS FAMILY GATHERINGS FOR A SPRING FLING, BACK TO SCHOOL GATHERING, MEMORIAL GATHERING AND A HOLIDAY DRIVE-THRU. ADVOCACY - A LARGE PART OF CRESCENT COVE'S EFFORT TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. IN EARLY 2023, CRESCENT COVE SUBMITTED A BILL TO THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE ADVOCATING FOR STATE COVERAGE FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR CHILDREN AT A RESIDENTIAL HOSPICE. THE BILL PASSED IN SUMMER 2023. ADDITIONALLY, CRESCENT COVE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE SYMPOSIUM IN NOVEMBER, 2024, , WITH NEARLY 100 PARTICIPANTS AND 6 LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENTERS. THE MISSION OF CRESCENT COVE WAS ALSO SHARED AT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS WITH ROTARY CLUBS, LIONS CLUB AND MANY OTHER EVENTS HELD AND PLANNED IN SUPPORT OF CRESCENT COVE'S MISSION. INTERNALLY, EDUCATION IS OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO STAFF AT MONTHLY CLINICAL MEETINGS AND QUARTERLY ALL-STAFF MEETINGS AS WELL AS AN ALL-DAY STAFF EDUCATION DAY IN SEPTEMBER.

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 November 6, 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 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 June 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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