Southside Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF SOUTHSIDE SERVICES IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH COGNITIVE AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME INCREASINGLY ACTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $446,143
- Spending
- $490,697
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 97%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $73,260, 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $431,696 spent. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS79 ADULTS RECEIVED PERSON-CENTERED INDEPENDENT AND SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND ACCESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ENHANCE THEIR CAPACITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND BECOME INCREASINGLY INTEGRATED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUTCOMES FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED: COUNTY PROGRAM: 100% PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL SERVICE TRAINING REMAINED STABLE IN THE COMMUNITY, 93% OF THE PARTICIPANTS MET OR MADE REASONABLE PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS. 91% PARTICIPATED IN SOCIAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES THAT PREVENTED ISOLATION AT LEAST 6 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS DURING 2024. IHS: 85% OF THE PARTICIPANTS MET OR MADE REASONABLE PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS. SILS: 90% OF THE PARTICIPANTS MET OR MADE REASONABLE PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
- THERAPEUTIC RECREATION52 ADULT PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN 118 DIFFERENT GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT REINFORCED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT/FRIENDSHIPS. DURING THE YEAR WE GAVE 457 TRANSPORTATION RIDES TO ACTIVITIES AND HOME. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY NET SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION DROP OFF AT THE FRONT DOOR OF EACH CLIENT'S HOME. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE ISOLATION, BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS, TEACH APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS, AND GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY.
- SCHOOL BASED CONNECTIONSSOUTHSIDE SERVICES PARTNERED WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSITIONS PLUS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BASED AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME SUPPORT STUDENTS AGES 16-21. IN 2024 WE ARE STILL SEEING A SLOW TRANSITION TO GET CONNECTED WITH OUR PROGRAM TO GET BACK TO PRE-COVID NUMBERS. WE'VE CONTINUE TO BUILD A PARTNERSHIP WITH T-PLUS WITH MANY NEW STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE. THIS YEAR WE HAD A NEW STAFF BUILDING THE RELATIONSHIP AND PROMOTING OUR PROGRAM.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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