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Intercongregation Communities Association Inc

EIN 41-0979010 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER HOPE AS WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. ICA SERVES OUR NEIGHBORS BY STOPPING IMMEDIATE CRISES, BUILDING STABILITY AND PROMOTING LONG-TERM WELLBEING THROUGH FOOD ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
21
Volunteers
392
Highest pay
$131,987, executive di

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $5.3 million spent. FOOD ASSISTANCE: ICA PROVIDED 20,616 FOOD SERVICES TO 2,786 HOUSEHOLDS (8,275 INDIVIDUALS), INCLUDING 783 THANKSGIVING TURKEYS AND FIXINGS. ICA ALSO PROVIDED 30,369 LBS OF FOOD TO MINNETONKA AND HOPKINS SCHOOLS. ICA'S MOBILE FOOD SHELF MADE 1,064 DELIVERIES TO 354 CLIENTS LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND 820 DELIVERIES TO 255 HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ICA PROVIDED 197 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES ENABLING 387 INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING. 188 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES VIA BUS PASSES AND GAS CARDS WERE ALSO PROVIDED. CASH ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS TOTALED 244,620. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: 902 CLIENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR 99 INDIVIDUALS BY ICA'S EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST. ICA ALSO PROVIDED 132 SERVICES TO HELP WORK ON AND COMPLETE RESUMES. FOOD ASSISTANCE: ICA PROVIDED 20,616 FOOD SERVICES TO 2,786 HOUSEHOLDS (8,275 INDIVIDUALS), INCLUDING 783 THANKSGIVING TURKEYS AND FIXINGS. ICA ALSO PROVIDED 30,369 LBS OF FOOD TO MINNETONKA AND HOPKINS SCHOOLS. ICA'S MOBILE FOOD SHELF MADE 1,064 DELIVERIES TO 354 CLIENTS LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND 820 DELIVERIES TO 255 HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ICA PROVIDED 197 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES ENABLING 387 INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING. 188 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES VIA BUS PASSES AND GAS CARDS WERE ALSO PROVIDED. CASH ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS TOTALED 244,620. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: 902 CLIENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR 99 INDIVIDUALS BY ICA'S EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST. ICA ALSO PROVIDED 132 SERVICES TO HELP WORK ON AND COMPLETE RESUMES.

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

  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 September 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 October 1973.

    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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