Al-Maauun
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Al-Maa'uun's mission, which has already made a significant impact, is to alleviate poverty and oppression within blacks and communities of color in North Minneapolis and surrounding areas through direct service and advocacy. We are committed to making a difference and inspiring hope in our communities.
- Income
- $2.1 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 59%
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $129,032, 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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $950,367 spent. Employment Services: During the 2024 review period, the progam demonstrated substantial impact and participant success. A total of 213 individuals were enrolled, with 196 completing work-readiness training designed to build foundational employment skills. Of all participants, 124 engaged in either credential or non-credential training pathways, reflecting strong interest in advancing career-specific competencies. These efforts resulted in 67 participants earning industry-recognized certifications or credentials, stregthening their competitiveness in the labor market. Most notably, 106 particpants secured full-time employment upon exit, achieving wages exceeding $24 per hour, a clear indicator of both program effectiveness and the economic mobility it supports.
- $692,972 spent. Housing: We have expanded our transitional housing to 30 beds in three scattered site locations. We continue to focus our "second chance" housing model on returning citizens, individuals with substance abuse disorders, and unhoused individuals with wrap-around services, including food support, employment services, mentoring, and healing circles.
- $495,199 spent. Food Services: Thanks to our two main partners, Metro Meals and DoorDash, we have signiificanty expanded our Meals on Wheels program to over 150 seniors per week. Our growth continues beyond there. We are expanding our food services program to the Child and Adult Community Feeding Program (CACFP), ensuring we can serve youth and seniors through after-school programming and adult day centers. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to serving our communities.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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