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Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

EIN 41-0972298 · Detroit Lakes, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MMCDC IS TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$25.3 million
Spending
$16.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
56.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
44
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$423,587, president

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 56.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 277% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $12.5 million spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LENDING: MMCDC PROVIDED 166 FIRST TIME HOME BUYER MORTGAGE LOANS. WE ALSO PROVIDED 6 HOME PURCHASE LOANS, 1 REFINANCING LOANS, 1 HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS AND 160 ADDITIONAL DOWN-PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PLACES.
  2. $1.7 million spent. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: MMCDC PROVIDED COMMERCIAL AND NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT LOANS TOTALING $5,109,460 IN 2024. THIS INVESTMENT IS EXPECTED TO CREATE 18 NEW JOBS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION, OR IMPROVEMENT OF 57,633 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. 76% OF THE DOLLARS WERE INVESTED IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, 56% IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND 27% OF THE BORROWERS WERE MINORITY, OR LOW-INCOME OWNED OR CONTROLLED BUSINESSES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: WE MANAGED 278 RENTAL UNITS (28 COMMERCIAL AND 250 RESIDENTIAL) AS WELL AS A COUNTY EDA'S HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM, PROVIDING 59 VOUCHERS TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF STABLE HOUSING.
  4. OTHER PROGRAMS: THESE ARE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WE FUND AND OPERATE. THEY INCLUDE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION, INCOME TAX SERVICES, AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION. THEY ALSO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL, AND GRANT SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION.

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 September 1997.

    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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