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Camphill Village Minnesota Inc

EIN 41-1387425 · Sauk Centre, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES LIVE, WORK, AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER TO FOSTER SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND AGRICULTURAL RENEWAL.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
34
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$83,404, adminstrator

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL: THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF SEVEN RESIDENCES THAT HOUSE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS (VILLAGERS), CO-WORKERS, AND ADULTS SERVING AS HOUSE PARENTS. SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES INCLUDE FOOD, UTILITIES, AND HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION HAD A POPULATION OF 14 CO-WORKERS AND 14 VILLAGERS AS OF MARCH 31, 2026.
  2. $205,912 spent. PLANT: THE PLANT PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF ALL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT. IT ALSO INCURS THE INSURANCE EXPENSE RELATED TO THOSE ASSETS.
  3. $79,784 spent. FARM AND GARDEN: THE FARM AND GARDEN PROGRAM SERVICES ENCOMPASS THE FARMING AND GARDENING OPERATION THAT INCLUDE LIVESTOCK, GRAIN FARMING OPERATION, AND GROWING OF VEGETABLES. SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES INCLUDE FEED, VEHICLE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND DEPRECIATION.THE VALUE OF THE FOOD AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY THIS PROGRAM AND CONSUMED BY THE VILLAGERS AND CO-WORKERS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY $68,585.
  4. $16,302 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CRAFTS, WEAVER, AND BAKERY. THESE AREAS PROVIDE A PLACE FOR THE VILLAGERS TO WORK TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.

    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 April 1981.

    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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