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Episcopal Group Homes Inc

EIN 41-1308707 · Wayzata, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE QUALITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CREATING FOR THEM A SUPPORTIVE AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO FUNCTIONING AS MEMBERS OF A COMMUNITY. EPISCOPAL GROUP HOMES STRONGLY ENCOURAGES SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND SELF-DETERMINATION, AS OPPOSED TO SIMPLY PROVIDING A PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT. TRAINING IN SELF-HELP AND SOCIAL SKILLS, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL CONSEQUENCES OF DECISIONS AND BEHAVIOR, PROMOTE GROWTH TOWARDS MAXIMUM SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INTERDEPENDENCE ON THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
80
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$108,528, 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

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $654,318 spent. EPISCOPAL GROUP HOMES OFFERS A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS (ICS), INDIVIDUALIZED HOME SUPPORTS WITH TRAINING (IHSWT), AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (CRS) AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. OUR ICS FOURPLEX APARTMENT SETTING ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE WHILE STILL HAVING ACCESS TO STAFF SUPPORT AS NEEDED. THIS WAYZATA SETTING FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE RESPECTING PERSONAL PRIVACY AND AUTONOMY. OUR IHSWT SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE GOALS AND NEEDS. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS ROUTINES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ALL WITH A FOCUS ON SKILL-BUILDING AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR THREE SLS HOMES IN PLYMOUTH PROVIDE 24-HOUR CARE BY TRAINED DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE GUIDANCE IN AREAS SUCH AS SOCIAL SKILLS, HOME MAINTENANCE, COOKING, TRANSPORTATION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND COPING SKILLS. THESE SERVICES ENSURE SAFETY AND STABILITY WHILE ENCOURAGING PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF-DETERMINATION. AT EPISCOPAL GROUP HOMES, OUR TEAMS ARE PERSON-CENTERED, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD LIVES OF THEIR DESIGN WHILE RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO THRIVE. REVENUE COMES THROUGH MEDICAID AND SOCIAL SECURITY WHICH IS FUNDED IN PART BY THE FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
  2. $1.2 million spent. DESIGN AND MANAGE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS FOR 24 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAINING IN EVERYDAY TASKS SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, PERSONAL CARE, COOKING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER LIFE SKILLS. MOST REVENUE COMES THROUGH MEDICAID AND SOCIAL SECURITY THAT IS FUNDED IN PART BY FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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