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30-Days Foundation

EIN 27-3971655 · Golden Valley, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

30 DAYS FOUNDATION HELPS PEOPLE WHO NEED IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM FINANCIAL AID. BY PAYING A UTILITY BILL OR OTHER COSTS DIRECTLY FOR THE CLIENT, 30 DAYS FOUNDATION ENABLES PEOPLE TO CONTINUE FUNTIONING SMOOTHLY THROUGH A FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Income
$312,462
Spending
$351,276
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $311,909 spent. 30 DAYS FOUNDATION HELPS PEOPLE WHO NEED IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM FINANCIAL AID. BY PAYING A UTILITY BILL OR OTHER COSTS DIRECTLY FOR THE CLIENT, 30 DAYS FOUNDATION ENABLES PEOPLE TO CONTINUE FUNTIONING SMOOTHLY THROUGH A FINANCIAL CRISIS.THE 30-DAYS FOUNDATION FUNDS PRIMARILY THREE TYPES OF REQUESTS. THESE THREE ISSUES MAKE UP 90% OF OUR GRANTS 1. RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, APPLICATION FEES AND BACK RENT ISSUES THROUGH OUR KEEP THE KEY PROGRAM 2. UTILITY BILLS INCLUDING WATER, HEAT, ELECTRICITY, PHONE AND INTERNET BILLS THROUGHOUT ENERGIZED PROGRAM 3. SOBER AND RECOVERY HOME PARTIAL DEPOSIT REQUEST FROM ADVOCATES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUT SOME HOPE PROGRAM THE REMAINING GRANTS INCLUDE CAR REPAIR, BIRTH CERTIFICATE RENEWALS, ALONG WITH OUR LET'S MOVE PROGRAM WHERE WE ASSIST WITH MOVING FEES AND STORAGE UNIT BILLS.FUNDS FROM 30-DAYS FOUNDATION'S EVENTS ARE USED FOR THESE GRANTS. IN 2023 RENT, SECURITY DEPOSIT, APPLICATION FEES AND RELATED ITEMS WERE THE SUBJECT OF 713 GRANT AWARDS TOTALING 104,044 IN GRANTS PAID. UTILITY BILLS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH 505 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF 69,940 IN GRANTS PAID.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 September 2011.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Dayton Foundation (Dayton, OH), EIN 31-6027287. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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