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Theresa Living Center

EIN 36-3534647 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

"THERESA LIVING CENTERS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND RAPID RE-HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE STRIVING TO RECLAIM SELF-DIGNITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE FOLLOWING A PERIOD OF HOMELESSNESS. THERESA LIVING CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL HOUSING SUPPORT AND BASIC-NEEDS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS IN THEIR QUEST TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAVE THE STRENGTH TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. THE GOALS OF OUR 2022-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN THERESA LIVING CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY SERVICES TO WOMEN AND SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS. GOAL A: THERESA LIVING CENTER WILL PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMMING FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPANTS REVOLVING AROUND HEATH, EDUCATION/CAREER, LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCEGOAL B: THERESA LIVING CENTER COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE SERVICES AND ACCOUNT

Income
$702,018
Spending
$806,200
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
10
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$107,629, executive di

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $167,602 spent. THERESA LIVING CENTER RESIDENTIAL PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO HAVE A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF ONE YEARS OLD. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BASED ON THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT'S INCOME, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. ASSIGNMENT OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IS DONE THROUGH THE COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM. AN EDUCATIONAL PIECE WE PROVIDE IS WEEKLY WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR PARTICIPANTS IN AREAS LIKE; FINANCES, PARENTING, TENANT LANDLORD RELATIONSHIP, CAREER PLANNING ETC.
  2. $510,749 spent. THERESA LIVING CENTER SCATTERED SITES PROGRAM (CAROLINE FAMILY SERVICES) PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES. CAROLINE FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST OUR PARTICIPANTS ON THE ROAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALL PLACEMENTS FOR THE SCATTERED SITES PROGRAM (CAROLINE FAMILY'S SERVICES) IS DONE BY THE RAMSEY COUNTY PLACEMENT PROGRAM, COORDINATED ACCESS TO HOUSING AND SHELTER. FAMILIES ARE ACCESSED, THEN REFERRED TO PROGRAMS BASED ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS SCORE. WE PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PIECE VIA WEEKLY WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS AREAS TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR PARTICIPANTS IN AREAS LIKE; FINANCES, PARENTING, TENANT LANDLORD RELATIONSHIP, CAREER PLANNING ETC.

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 October 1987.

    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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