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Face to Face Health & Counseling Service Inc

EIN 41-0986780 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Face to Face advances economic and health equity for youth while providing support, opportunities, and access to resources as they build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. Our vision is that all youth are valued for who they are and realize their potential.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$9.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
169
Highest pay
$181,286, executive director

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (3)
  1. Face to Face works comprehensively with young people experiencing the greatest disparities related to health, housing, wealth, and other life outcomes. Our work addresses the immediate needs caused by these disparities, as well as disrupting issues and systems that cause these disparities.By engaging young people from their strengths and providing supportive relationships, we have a positive impact on their development. Our approach is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and rooted in evidence-based practice.Our current strategic plan includes goals to grow and diversify revenue, build our capacity to respond to the growing needs of youth, cultivate youth leadership, and advance system change. Our system change goals include workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives; policy advocacy; and youth work to influence systems that contribute to youth homelessness and economic and health disparities.In response to the affordable housing crisis for youth, we are expanding our day shelter to meet the growing need for services. We are also beginning the process of building 24 units of deeply affordable housing with wraparound support at 1170 Arcade Street in east St. Paul.
  2. $2.8 million spent. Our low-barrier medical clinic provides walk-in and scheduled appointments including reproductive health, prenatal care, general medical care, case management, and more. We assist youth with obtaining health insurance and never turn them away for lack of ability to pay.Mental health services include case management, outpatient, walk-in, and shelter-based therapy at our locations and in the community. We also offer integrative health services such as massage and acupuncture. Community services available to all ages include health education, HIV outreach and testing, and health insurance navigation.
  3. $4.5 million spent. For youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, we provide day shelter, case management, basic needs resources, and health and wellness activities. We address housing needs with prevention and housing assistance for about 84 youth at a time.Our education and employment program provides paid internships, job-readiness training, education assistance, financial education, and wraparound support to build work-related skills, explore career interests, and build wealth. The youth justice program provides case management, restorative processes, supportive services, and conflict resolution for young people who are justice-involved. We also support youth and community members harmed by crime.

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 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 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 September 1974.

    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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