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Adults & Childrens Alliance Inc

EIN 41-1406591 · Saint Paul, MN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A SOURCE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION; INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND RESEARCH REGARDING PARENTS, FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND TO THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THEM; BY PROVIDING SERVICES WHICH FACILITATES PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$86,743, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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. $2.7 million spent. ADULTS & CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE (ACA) HAS BEEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USDA CHILD AND ADULTS FOOD CARE PROGRAM SINCE 1981. FOR 42 YEARS ACA HAS GONE INTO HOMES ACROSS MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FEDERAL CACFP PROGRAM. ADULT'S & CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS A NON-PROFIT PROVIDING SERVICES AROUND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, SAFETY TRAINING, AND PRODUCTS FOR LICENSED HOME DAYCARES, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA THAT SERVE CHILDREN. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, OUR PROGRAM ADVISORS HAVE RETURNED TO PROVIDING IN-HOME EDUCATION AND TRAINING. ALL PROVIDERS ARE USING ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEMS EXCEPT TWO, INCREASING EFFICIENCIES. WE CONTINUE TO INCREASE INTERNET USAGE BY PROVIDING HOTSPOTS TO OUR PROVIDERS AND USING IPADS TO COMPLETE WORK IN-PERSON, IN REAL-TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 August 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as suspended as of December 29, 2009. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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