Midtown and East Phillips Neighborhood Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The ORGANIZATION SHALL PROMOTE THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY INVOLVING CITIZENS IN ITS ACTIVITIES AND SHALL REACH OUT TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING IN ITS ACTIVITIES AND SHALL REACH OUT TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING TRADITIONALLY UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF TRADITIONALLY UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES
- Income
- $358,158
- Spending
- $325,903
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $37,663, co-executive director
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 28% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 37% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 142% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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)
- $271,734 spent. The organization significantly expanded its community outreach and advocacy efforts to foster social cohesion and address local needs. Maintained bilingual communications (English and Spanish) across social media, with expansion to Somali-language inclusion. Promoted local resources and connection opportunities with other organizational partners. Hosted numerous forums, including redevelopment meetings to ensure resident voices were heard. Launched Philips Oral History Project, a multi-neighborhood initiative in partnership with the University of Minnesota and Alley Communications to document the diverse voices of Phillips, recording over 10 interviews to capture decades of neighborhood history. The Urban Agriculture program focused on sustainable food systems and increasing community access to growing resources, expanding the community seed library and creating a new tool library. Conducted seed sorting workshops where over 28 participants packaged 576 seed bags for community distribution. Maintained, repaired, and managed the East Phillips Community Garden, increasing Spanish-language accessibility. Developed and launched a neighborhood tool library, providing residents and local organizations access to over $4,000 in new tools and equipment for home and garden maintenance. Minneapolis Edible Boulevards cultivated food sovereignty in Minneapolis through neighborhood gardens, cooking classes, and other events! Conducted extensive door-knocking and flyering campaigns to inform residents of SNAP relief events, rent support, and state-level resources like Paid Leave. Mentored communications media youth interns, teaching skills in social media management, business interviewing, and event filming. Supported Wicoie Nandagikadens youth gardening internship in connection with the East Phillips Community Garden.
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
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 2025.
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 2007.
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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