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Summit Academy Oic

EIN 41-0908458 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING THEIR ABILITY TO EARN AND BECOME CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF SUFFICIENCY IN EVERY PERSON REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, ECONOMIC STATUS, OR LEVEL OF ABILITY. WE STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY PREPARING INDIVIDUALS TO ASSUME THEIR ROLES AS WORKERS, CITIZENS, AND PARENTS.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 39%
Employees
164
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$282,412, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $11.8 million spent. SUMMIT ACADEMY OIC IS A NON-PROFIT VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER BASED IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS WITH 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE HELPING TWIN CITIES' RESIDENTS IN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS ACQUIRE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME EDUCATED, EMPLOYED, AND SELF-SUPPORTING. SUMMIT ACADEMY IS THE ONLY COMMUNITY-BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB-PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION AND REGISTERED WITH THE MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE.AT SUMMIT ACADEMY OIC, WE BELIEVE THE BEST SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM IN THE WORLD IS A JOB. GRADUATES FROM OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIFT THEMSELVES UP FROM A LIFE OF POVERTY AND HOPELESSNESS ONTO A PATH THAT WILL LEAD TO A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHERE BEFORE, THESE MEN AND WOMEN WERE LIMITED BY CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT, A COMPLETE LACK OF RESOURCES, AND IN MANY CASES, A LACK OF FAITH IN THEMSELVES, THEY NOW HAVE THE CHANCE TO FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES BY INCREASING THEIR INCOME AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. WHEN ADULTS WORK FULL-TIME LIVING-WAGE JOBS, THEY BECOME ROLE MODELS TO YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN, FAMILIES BECOME MORE STABLE, AND THE CYCLE THAT HAS KEPT THEIR COMMUNITIES POOR AND CRIME-RIDDEN IS BROKEN. THESE POSITIVE CHANGES CONTINUE TO RIPPLE OUT EVEN FURTHER INTO THE LARGER COMMUNITY AS FEWER SOCIAL SERVICES AND INCARCERATION COSTS ARE INCURRED AND GRADUATES BEGIN TO PAY TAXES. AFTER RECEIVING TRAINING IN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREEN CONSTRUCTION, THESE GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO WORK IN JOBS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE MINNESOTA'S INFRASTRUCTURE.SUMMIT ACADEMY OFFERS ADULT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROVIDES PRE-APPRENTICE TRAINING IN CONSTRUCTION (HUNDRED HARD HATS PROGRAM), WITH SPECIFIC TRACKS IN CARPENTRY AND ELECTRICAL WORK. THE CTC ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS IN MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT , INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS AND IN 2024 WE INITIATED TRAINING IN FINANCIAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO THE POST SECONDARY OFFERINGS SUMMIT OFFERS A CONTEXTUALIZED GED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A GED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ATTAINTING AN ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN THE AFOREMENTIONED CARRERS. ALL CAREER TRACKS ARE ALL SUPPORTED WITH SERVICES THAT DEVELOP STUDENTS' LIFE SKILLS AND ASSIST IN JOB SEEKING, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION.IN THIS FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1, 2024- JUNE 30, 2025), SUMMIT'S CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER SERVED 765 ADULT STUDENTS, AND 590 OBTAINED THEIR GED OR GRADUATED WITH A VOCATIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. OVER THAT TIME SUMMIT PLACED 239 ADULTS IN EMPLOYMENT. JOB EARNINGS FOR ALL PROGRAMS ARE AT A MEDIAN OF $22 PER HOUR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 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 October 21, 2026.

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