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Yes Network

EIN 32-0419607 · Saint Cloud, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YES NETWORK RESPONDS TO EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH A RANGE OF INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT UTILIZE AND STRENGTHEN EXISTING COMMUNITY ASSETS - MOST NOTABLY THE TALENT AND INNATE POTENTIAL OF LOCAL RESIDENTS - AND THAT PROMOTE GREATER CONNECTIVITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
37
Volunteers
77
Highest pay
$41,325, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $612,290 spent. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS: INCLUDING THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) AND CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AS WELL AS FOOD FOR AT-RISK AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR.
  2. $130,531 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: INCLUDING OUTDOOR GAMES, LEARNING ACTIVITIES, AND ART AND MUSIC SESSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS WHICH FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS, NURTURING CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH VERY DIFFERENT LIFE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES.
  3. $194,865 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: INCLUDING TRAINING SESSIONS, PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, AND ON-SITE MENTORING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND DEVELOP WORK READINESS SKILLS BY HELPING SERVE THE SUMMER MEALS AND ORGANIZE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING WITHIN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS.

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 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 2024.

    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 April 2014.

    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.

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