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Opportunity Matters Inc

EIN 41-1396610 · Sartell, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WHILE EMBRACING A DIVERSITY OF ABILITIES CREATING RICHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
296
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$159,308, ceo

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    5 of 5 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 (4)
  1. $6.5 million spent. OPPORTUNITY MATTERS "LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES" ARE ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES THAT PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 70 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IN THE HOMES, THERE IS 24-HOUR STAFFING 365 DAYS OUT THE YEAR. THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED CREATE PERSON CENTER PLANS THAT HELP THEM WORK TOWARD GOALS AND DREAMS IN THEIR LIVES WHILE MAINTAINING AND INCREASING THEIR INDEPENDENCE. FOR SOME, ADULT FOSTER CARE IS A STEPPING STONE TO GAINING SKILLS THAT COULD HELP THEM MOVE TO A MORE INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT. FOR OTHERS IT PROVIDES THE SUPPORT AND CARES THEY REQUIRE TO LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE. THE OCCUPANCY LEVEL IS ON AVERAGE AROUND 95% IN OUR 18 HOMES AND THERE CONTINUES TO BE A GREAT NEED FOR THIS SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $201,148 spent. OPPORTUNITY MATTERS "PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITIES" CONSISTS OF DAY SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE DAY SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS A PLACE TO BE WITH OTHERS TO SOCIALIZE, CULTIVATE THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS, ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES BOTH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL, EXERCISE, AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CAREGIVERS ASSISTANCE BY GIVING THEM RESPITE BREAKS FROM THE CARE THEY PROVIDE. CURRENTLY WE SERVE 10 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR DAY PROGRAM. THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN LIVING ENVIRONMENT OR IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE SUPERVISION FOR THEIR DAILY LIVING ROUTINES, ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING COMMUNITY EDUCATION RESOURCES, MANAGING FINANCES, GROCERY SHOPPING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES, ASSISTING WITH SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL EVENTS AND BECOMING AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. CURRENTLY WE SERVE 0 INDIVIDUALS IN THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROGRAM. BOTH SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE IMPORTANT RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WITH COGNITIVE/ PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND MEMORY LOSS.
  3. $98,325 spent. OPPORTUNITY MATTERS "BEHAVIOR CONSULTING" IS A SERVICE THAT ASSISTSINDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES IN THEIRLIVES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SERVICE IS TO HELP THE PERSON AND THOSE WHOSUPPORT THE PERSON, REDUCE OR ELIMINATE NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR. THIS IS DONETHROUGH THE COMPLETION OF A BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND THEDEVELOPMENT OF A BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM. THE AMOUNT OF TIME ACONSULTANT IS INVOLVED IN A CASE DEPENDS ON HOW WELL A PERSON RESPONDSTO A BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM. OVER THE PAST YEAR, OPPORTUNITYMATTERS PROVIDED BEHAVIOR CONSULTING TO ABOUT 11 ACTIVE CASES. THE NEEDFOR BEHAVIOR CONSULTING SERVICE IS INCREASING AS THE PROFESSION CHANGESTHE WAYS SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
  4. OPPORTUNITY MATTERS "CRISIS RESPITE SERVICE" PROVIDES SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY DUE TO MEDICAL OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR 90-120 DAYS, BUT AT TIMES GOES BEYOND THAT POINT DUE TO VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE PERSON IS FACING WITH FINDING LONG TERM HOUSING AND SERVICES. CURRENTLY THE OCCUPANCY LEVEL FOR THE CRISIS UNITS HAS BEEN 100% FULL IN THE ONE SITE AND BECAUSE OF STAFFING ISSUES, THE SECOND SITE WAS NOT USED IN 2023. THERE CONTINUES TO BE A LARGE DEMAND FOR THIS SERVICE. OMI UTILIZES THIS TERM CRISIS RESPITE MAINLY FOR HOW IT SERVES AND THEN BILLS FOR A SPECIFIC CLIENTS NEED.

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 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 December 2024.

    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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