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Possabilities of Southern Minnesota Inc

EIN 41-0853397 · Rochester, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 52 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TRAINING AND DAY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
232
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$161,799, 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 52 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: 95 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $3.7 million spent. INDIVIDUALIZED HOME SUPPORTS AND RESPITE (IHSR) IS A LICENSED SERVICE THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO DIRECT THE CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONES THEMSELVES IN THE HOME SETTING. POSSABILITIES PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE HIRING PROCESS, TRAINING STAFF, AND PAYROLL FUNCTIONS. 98 FAMILES ARE SERVED.
  2. $2.1 million spent. DAY TRAINING AND HABILITATION SERVICES: WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND LIFE ENRICHMENT DAY SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 156 PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RANGING IN AGE FROM 21 YEARS THROUGH RETIREMENT. 53 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. THERE IS IN-CENTER WORK AS WELL AS COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY. WORK OPPORTUNITIES ARE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S PREFERENCES AND ABILITIES. 63 ADULTS WITH MORE SERIOUS COGNITIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES ENJOY DAY RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTINGS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND VOLUNTEERING. ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON THE PERSON'S INTERESTS AND EVERY EFFORT IS MADE FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES. A NEW PROGRAM, ARTABILITIES, BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2022 AND PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CLASSES TO 40 ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES. DAY SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE ALONG WITH TRANSPORTATION OF A PARTICIPANT FROM HOME TO POSSABILITIES AND HOME AGAIN.

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 November 6, 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 August 1967.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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