Semcac Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE TO ENHANCE THEIR SELF-SUFFICINCY BY MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL POPULATION OF DODGE, FILLMORE, FREEBORN, HOUSTON, MOWER, STEELE, AND WINONA COUNTIES OF MINNESOTA IN ORDER TO COMBAT VARIOUS FORMS OF POVERTY, DISEASE, MALNUTRITION, UNEMPLOYMENT AND ENERGY SHORTAGES AND FULFILL OTHER COMMON NEEDS BY DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF DECENT, SAFE, AFFORABLE HOUSING, IMPROVING HUMAN PERFORMANCE, MOTIVATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND BETTERING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, AND WORK.
- Income
- $18.9 million
- Spending
- $18.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 81%
- Employees
- 338
- Volunteers
- 1,045
- Highest pay
- $119,723, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2521 of 21 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (9)
- $4.3 million spent. CHILD EDUCATION SERVICES: HEAD START IS A CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSED, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM SERVING SIX COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA: DODGE, FILLMORE, HOUSTON, MOWER, STEELE, AND WINONA. PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORK TOGETHER TO PLAN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND WELL-BEING OF ENROLLED CHILDREN. MOST HEAD START FAMILIES HAVE INCOMES AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF LEARNING AND LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS. THE CHILDREN WORK ON THEIR LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS; AS A RESULT, THEY LEARN TO GET ALONG WITH OTHERS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE. CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, HAVE HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS, AND ENJOY CREATIVE PLAY IN SAFE SETTINGS INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. CHILDREN LEAVE HEAD START MORE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN, EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING, AND READY TO SUCCEED, AS SHOWN IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE.
- $3.8 million spent. OLDER AMERICANS: SENIOR NUTRITION SERVES MID-DAY MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THEIR SPOUSES, REGARDLESS OF AGE, THROUGH SENIOR DINING AND MEALS ON WHEELS. THE PROGRAMS TARGET LOW-INCOME, NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK SENIORS. SENIOR DINING PROMOTES HEALTHY LIVING BY (1) PROVIDING A MEAL THAT MEETS 1/3 OF RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE STANDARDS, (2) OFFERING NUTRITION AND HEALTH-RELATED PRESENTATIONS AT OUR SITES, AND (3) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER DUTIES. MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDES THE HOMEBOUND SENIOR WITH A SIMILAR MEAL DELIVERED TO THEIR HOME. SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS ARE RECUPERATING FROM SURGERY OR ILLNESS, SOME ARE PHYSICALLY DISABLED, AND MANY ARE UNABLE TO SHOP AND COOK DUE TO LIMITATIONS BROUGHT ON BY ADVANCED AGE. LOCAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE MEALS TO PARTICIPANTS' HOMES. THIS DAILY VISIT DOUBLES AS A SAFETY CHECK FOR THE RECIPIENT. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THIS SAFETY CHECK HAS RESULTED IN SAVING THE LIFE OF A SENIOR. FOR MOST PARTICIPANTS, SENIOR NUTRITION PROVIDES THE MAIN MEAL OF THE DAY. OUR MEALS ARE LOW COST AND AFFORDABLE, WHICH ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO STAY WITHIN THEIR BUDGETS. SENIOR NUTRITION HELPS SENIORS REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOUSING AND MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH, AS SHOWN IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE.
- $2.9 million spent. WEATHERIZATION: THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENERGY CONSERVATION HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION COSTS. EACH HOME IS INSPECTED BEFORE AND AFTER WORK IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT HOMES ARE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. HOMEOWNERS ARE MADE AWARE OF ALL AREAS OF THE HOME ON WHICH WORK WILL BE COMPLETED. IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALL AND ATTIC INSULATION, AIR INFILTRATION AND BYPASS SEALING, AND TESTING, REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY. THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES (1) EDUCATION TO CONSUMERS REGARDING HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY, (2) ENERGY AUDITS TO EVALUATE HOME ENERGY USAGE, AND (3) CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL UTILITIES AND FUEL SUPPLIERS. HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS WHO APPLY AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED FOR PARTICIPATION IN WEATHERIZATION. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH AT LEAST ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY, OR A CHILD, AND TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH THE HIGHEST HEATING COSTS. WEATHERIZATION IMPROVES THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF HOMES AND REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION AS SHOWN IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE.
- $2.6 million spent. TRANSPORTATION: SEMCAC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES A COORDINATED FAMILY OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO CONNECT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. THROUGH ROLLING HILLS TRANSIT, ROLLING HILLS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS, AND ROLLING HILLS MOBILITY, SEMCAC OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SHOPPING, NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS A BROAD MULTI-COUNTY REGION AND ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE DIVERSE MOBILITY NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, RURAL RESIDENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ROLLING HILLS TRANSIT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE CURB-TO-CURB PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ANYONE NEEDING A RIDE TO WORK, SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILDCARE, SHOPPING, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER DAILY DESTINATIONS. ALL TRANSIT VEHICLES ARE ACCESSIBLE AND DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. ROLLING HILLS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS OFFERS DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION THROUGH A NETWORK OF TRAINED VOLUNTEER DRIVERS, SERVING ADULTS AGE 60 AND OLDER, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLIENTS, AND ELIGIBLE HEALTH PLAN MEMBERS, HELPING RIDERS ACCESS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE. ROLLING HILLS MOBILITY PROVIDES SPECIALIZED THROUGH-THE-DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO USE WHEELCHAIRS OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, UTILIZING ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES AND SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF TO ENSURE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND DIGNIFIED TRANSPORTATION. TOGETHER, THESE SERVICES REFLECT SEMCAC TRANSPORTATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE WHILE STRENGTHENING MOBILITY THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
- $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE THE OUTREACH & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, WHERE STAFF IN EACH COUNTY OFFER A PERSONAL CONNECTION FOR HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLING WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS TO ACCESS THE AGENCY'S PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OUTREACH STAFF PROVIDE REFERRALS, ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS, AND ADMINISTER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND OTHER LOCALLY FUNDED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BASED ON RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THAT COUNTY.
- $667,753 spent. HOUSING/ HOUSING ASSISTANCE/HOME REPAIR LOAN PROGRAM: HOUSING SERVICES STAFF HELPS IDENTIFY HOUSING NEEDS WITH REHAB OPPORTUNITIES. THE AGENCY HAS A STRONG RECORD OF REHABILITATING HOUSING AND COORDINATES THE STAFFING FOR THE TWO-COUNTY HRA (BLUFF COUNTRY MINNESOTA MULTI-COUNTY HRA) AND FOR SEMCAC HOUSINGRUSHFORD, INC. (RUSH CREEK TOWNHOMES). OUTREACH & EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF ALSO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS FOR RENT AND DEPOSIT TO PREVENT OR ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. WHEN PROVIDING MOTEL VOUCHERS FOR HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS IN TRANSITION, THE GOAL IS PERMANENT HOUSING.
- $525,275 spent. FOOD ASSISTANCE: THE FEDERAL CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ALLOWS HEAD START TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM AND TO MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COVERING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN. FOOD ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDES FOUR FOOD SHELVES IN THE SERVICE AREA, WHICH ARE SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MONETARY DONATIONS AND DONATIONS OF FOOD OR PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AS WELL AS SOME GRANTS. THE FOOD SHELVES PROVIDE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH A VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS AND THE ABILITY TO STRETCH LIMITED HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS.
- $506,858 spent. HEALTH: SEMCAC HAS TWO HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS: (1) THE SENIOR & CAREGIVER ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS BY ADDRESSING THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, SO THAT THEY MAY REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES; (2) SEMCAC CLINIC PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY FAMILY PLANNING, SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION AND BASIC WELLNESS CARE TO THE PUBLIC, REGARDLESS OF INCOME LEVEL, INSURANCE STATUS, AGE, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR STATE OF RESIDENCY.
- $439,552 spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE: THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FEDERALLY FUNDED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE MN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BOTH HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS TO HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD UTILITY BILLS. A HOUSEHOLD MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE HOUSEHOLD'S UTILITY PROVIDER. ASSISTANCE RANGES FROM $200 TO $1,400 DEPENDING ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE, INCOME, AND FUEL COSTS. INCOME GUIDELINES ARE 50 PERCENT OF THE STATE MEDIAN INCOME. THE PROGRAM OPERATES OCTOBER 1-MAY 31.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 November 1966.
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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