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Embarrass Region Community Association

EIN 30-0495381 · Embarrass, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the growth and welfare of the Embarrass Region; to bring people together in competition and friendship; and to display the arts, crafts, skills and agriculture of the community.

Income
$237,112
Spending
$133,231
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
180

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 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $60,827 spent. Embarrass Region Fair Annual fair that brings together community members from Embarrass and surrounding communities. See Schedule O.
  2. $42,015 spent. Timber Hall Event Center The Association owns and maintains the Timber Hall Event Center and surrounding grounds and horse arena. See Schedule O.
  3. $20,276 spent. Pancake Breakfasts Monthly Pancake Breakfast from October through May that provide a low-cost breakfast and social get together for area residents. See Schedule O.
  4. Embarrass Region Fair Annual fair that brings together community members from Embarrass and surrounding communities for friendly competition and to display arts, crafts and agriculture. The Fair also includes free live music and entertainment for children and adults. Number of participants and attendees who benefited in 2023 is approximately 6,100. Timber Hall Event Center The Association owns and maintains the Timber Hall Event Center and surrounding grounds and horse arena. The Event Center is a community gathering place that consists of a 144x84, 12,096 sq ft log building, two pole barns, a horse arena and several other small structures. It is available to the public to rent for wedding receptions, family reunions, meetings, fundraisers and other events. It is also used for classes, Association meetings & events, the Embarrass Region Fair and during the winter it is open to the public for indoor walking. The arena is used by the Northwoods Saddle Club and other horse events and competitions. Serves about 4,000 annually (not including the Fair). Pancake Breakfasts Monthly Pancake Breakfast from October through May that provide a low-cost breakfast and social get together for area residents. Breakfasts are held in conjunction with other activities that benefit the community; for example, in 2023 activities included three blood drives, two craft shows, a tack swap, childrens crafts, free ice cream and a book drive that provided free books & games to community members. Breakfasts are also used to honor those who serve the community such as police & veterans. Number of persons who benefitted is approximately 2,200.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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