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Northeast Contemporary Services Inc

EIN 41-0916288 · Roseville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES FOR PERSONS SERVED. THESE EXPERIENCES WILL REFLECT PRESENCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY, THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHOICES AND AMPLIFY INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
25.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
8
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$107,558, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $962,229 spent. SINCE 1967, NORTHEAST CONTEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. (NCSI) HAS PROVIDED EXEMPLARY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AS THEY EXPLORE AND PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYMENT/CAREER BUILDING, EDUCATIONAL/INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND RETIREMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EXPANDING INDIVIDUAL CHOICES FOR FULFILLMENT AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.NCSI IS LICENSED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE DAY SUPPORT SERVICES. DAY SUPPORT IS AN INDIVIDUALIZED COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICE THAT HELPS A PERSON WHO HAS INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND PERSONALLY ENRICHING LIFE SKILLS SO THEY CAN ACCESS AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THEY PREFER IN THEIR COMMUNITY. WITHIN DAY SUPPORT, WE HAVE BOTH AN ADULT AND A SENIOR PROGRAM.OUR ADULT PROGRAM IS A HIGHLY-STRUCTURED CURRICULUM-BASED SERVICE THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING, SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT IN ESSENTIAL LIFE-SKILL AREAS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: COMMUNICATIONL COMMUNITY ACCESS, MOBILITY AND SAFETY; INDEPENDENT LIVING; INTEREST-BASED DECISION-MAKING; MONEY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING; PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS; POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT; PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION; PERSONAL SELF-CARE; SELF-DIRECTION AND GOAL-SETTING; AND SOCIALIZATION (I.E., SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING).OUR SENIOR PROGRAM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT IN INDIVIDUALS' PREFERRED LIFE-ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING: VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES; CONNECTING WITH AND LEARNING ABOUT THE USE OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY ERSOURCES; DEVELOPING AND STRENGTHENING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY; RECREATIONAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES; ESTABLISHING INFORMAL SUPPORTS IN THE COMMUNITY; EXPLORING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING COURSES IN THE COMMUNITY; LEISURE AND HOBBY ACTIVITIES; AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY AND CIVIC EVENTS.NCSI IS ALSO LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES.EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT IS INDIVIDUALIZED AND DESIGNED TO HELP A PERSON WHO HAS INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, BECOME SELF-EMPLOYED OR ESTABLISH A MICROENTERPRISE BUSINESS IN HIS/HER COMMUNITY. WE USE THE DISCOVERING PERSONAL GENIUS PROCESS OF CUSTOMIZED JOB DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSIST WITH RESUME DESIGN, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION COMPLETION, AND INTERVIEW SKILL BUILDING. THE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICE HELPS PEOPLE WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MAINTAIN PAID EMPLOYMENT IN COMMUNITY BUSINESSES/SETTINGS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY ON-THE-JOB COACHING AND FOLLOW-ALONG SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 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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