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Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery

EIN 41-1379021 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY IS TO END THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AND CREATE STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILIES.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
99
Volunteers
1,628
Highest pay
$191,793, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

    21 of 21 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 (1)
  1. $4.0 million spent. THE MISSION OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY IS TO END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND CREATE STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES. A TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR PARENTS TO CALL IN THEIR TIME OF CRISIS, THE NURSERY IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR, OFFERING FREE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, CRISIS DE-ESCALATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, A HOME VISITING PROGRAM, AND A RESIDENTIAL NURSERY WHERE PARENTS MAY VOLUNTARILY PLACE THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY ADDRESS THEIR CRISES. GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY PRIMARILY WORKS WITH FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOMES IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, WHO HAVE THE STRENGTH TO CALL US IN THE MIDST OF THEIR CRISES. WE CONSIDER IT COURAGEOUS TO ASK FOR HELP, NOT A WEAKNESS. MANY FAMILIES WHO USE THE NURSERY ARE EXPERIENCING TRAUMA, MATERNAL DEPRESSION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, AND ISOLATION PRIMARILY RESULTING FROM POVERTY. THESE SITUATIONS OFTEN PLACE CHILDREN AT A MUCH GREATER RISK OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE NURSERY RESPONDED TO 2,096 CALLS THROUGH THE CRISIS LINE. IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE ISOLATION AND ALLEVIATE THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS, THE NURSERY PROVIDED OVER 1,034 REFERRALS TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT HELP TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH FAMILY. THE NURSERY'S OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVIDED 4,420 DAYS/NIGHTS OF CARE TO 1,733 CHILDREN IN 1,058 FAMILIES LAST YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 65% OF OUR CLIENTS ARE CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS. OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR SHELTER, 11% WERE REPORTED BY THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED VICTIMIZATION, INCLUDING POSSIBLE CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, WITNESSING SOMEONE BEING ABUSED, OR WITNESSING A VIOLENT CRIME (MOST OFTEN WITNESSING SOMEONE BEING ABUSED). THE NURSERY'S HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDED 611 HOME VISITS. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FAMILY STABILITY THROUGH GOAL SETTING, SUPPORT, FAMILY STRENGTHS, AND TARGETED REFERRALS. AMONG HOME VISITING CLIENTS, 46% OF PARENTS EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT AS A CHILD, 48% REPORTED MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, AND 67% WERE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.IN FY2025, 99% OF PARENTS USING OUR SERVICES ARE WOMEN. APPROXIMATELY 93% ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR OR THOSE IDENTIFYING AS NATIVE OR HISPANIC, AND 53% OF FAMILIES HAVE ANNUAL INCOMES OF $10,000 OR LESS. 90% OF PARENTS PLACING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE NURSERY WERE SINGLE PARENTS, AND 22% OF FAMILIES WERE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. 98% OF CLIENTS REPORT THAT THE NURSERY HELPED TO MANAGE THEIR CRISIS AND 98% OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS REPORTED THEY FELT THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVED GOOD CARE DURING THEIR STAY. THIS IS IN PART BECAUSE ALL OUR PROGRAMS 1) USE A TWO-GENERATIONAL APPROACH, 2) PROMOTE PROTECTIVE FACTORS WHICH HELP MITIGATE FAMILY RISKS AND INCREASE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND 3) USE A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH - THE NURSERY WAY. OUR APPROACH IS ALSO STRENGTH-BASED, NON-JUDGMENTAL, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, AND WE REDUCE BARRIERS TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES.

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 1983.

    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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