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Sustainable Resources Center Inc

EIN 41-1279468 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SRC is committed to making homes healthy, safe and energy efficient for low-income residents of Minnesota. For over 45 years, SRC has specialized in weatherization, lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes assessments, and training. SRC focuses on retrofitting homes to improve the indoor living environment. Energy efficiency programs make the home more affordable by reducing the amount of energy required to heat and cool the structure. Healthy Homes programs remove health risks such as lead paint, radon, mold, etc. SRC also conducts community outreach, provides educational training, and tests children for lead poisoning.

Income
$14.1 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
33
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$266,485, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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, 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 (2)
  1. $12.4 million spent. Weatherization: SRC executes the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program administered through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The program reduces energy costs for low-income individuals by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring the health and safety of occupants. SRC serves the residents of Hennepin County and is the state's largest provider. SRC conducts energy audits, prepares work specifications, oversees contractors and inspects completed jobs. Work includes adding wall and attic insulation, sealing air leaks, replacing inefficient furnaces and addressing health and safety concerns such as inadequate ventilation, excessive moisture, combustion safety and smoke and CO detectors. SRC holds contracts with energy utility companies to conduct similar work for the utilities' low-income customers.
  2. $384,714 spent. Lead Poisoning Education & Outreach: SRC is a leading advocate for lead hazard awareness and the impact on children's brain development and nervous systems due to lead poisoning. Each year, SRC's community outreach includes conducting dozens of outreach events, testing hundreds of children for lead poisoning, visiting several hundred homes to educate occupants on lead, asthma, and other Healthy Homes issues and take lead dust samples. SRC also teaches lead and Healthy Homes classes to homeowners, tenants, landlords and community health workers in English and Spanish. SRC's lead testing van drives around the state to provide lead testing and educational service

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 January 1977.

    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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