Partnerships for Permanence
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Partnerships for Permanence (P4P) is a nonprofit organization that bridges opportunity gaps for young people entering adulthood from the child welfare system. We are a community of professionals and youth with lived experience in foster care and adoption creating systems change through support services, advocacy, and personal development training.
- Income
- $239,952
- Spending
- $239,379
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $75,434, founder and ceo
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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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.
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)
- $201,705 spent. PARTNERSHIPS FOR PERMANENCE- from here on known as- P4P: 53 young people participated in 6 P4P programs or received information about community resources from P4P related to: housing, mental health, career, education, case management, driver's license training, support group etc.** 18 young people were actively participating in LCS programs/activities or received case management, 23 young people received service referrals, and 12 young people participated in personal and professional development trainings.** 10 young people participated in Hennepin County Court Hearing observations and internal meetings, and developed a greater ability to advocate for themselves. P4P and Hennepin County Youth Advisory Group (YAC) empowered young leaders to use their lived experience as a tool for meaningful change, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and voice needed to influence systems and advocate for themselves and their peers. 9 young people completed five YAC training modules, learned the power of their lived experiences, developed skills to share their impact stories, and gained confidence in navigating adult spaces.** 15 young people received professional clothing during the 2nd Annual P4P and Ramsey County Youth Resource Fair Clothing Drive. Our P4P young leaders were involved from the initial planning stages through the execution of the event.Young people actively engaged in the fair to access housing, educational, and medical resources.Young people gained leadership and teamwork experience by contributing ideas and taking on leadership roles in planning the Youth Resource Fair.** 13 Young people attended the 2025 P4P Wellness Event, where they were empowered to rest and practice self-care. Activities included yoga, body movement exercises, and reflection activities, helping participants relax, reconnect with themselves, and build healthy coping skills. Young people participated in discussions and activities tailored to their needs. Participants gained practical strategies for managing stress and navigating challenges.** 11 Young people participated in monthly support groups that provided increased awareness and understanding of healthy relationships, emotional regulation and trauma-informed coping skills.
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 July 2019.
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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