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Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care

EIN 41-1414694 · Rochester, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MINNESOTA NETWORK OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE HELP THEY NEED TO LIVE AND DIE ACCORDING TO THEIR WISHES. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AROUND SERIOUS ILLNESS AND END-OF-LIFE CARE.

Income
$661,705
Spending
$583,324
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
5
Volunteers
67
Highest pay
$76,828, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% 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 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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, 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. $489,921 spent. "PROGRAM" - EDUCATION FOR HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CAREMNHPC PROVIDES EDUCATION, TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY SERIOUS ILLNESS AND END-OF-LIFE CARE. IN 2024, MNHPC HELD ITS IN-PERSON CONFERENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, DRAWING OVER 500 ATTENDEES "PROGRAM" - EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALSMNHPC MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDERS AS WELL AS CONSUMERS. RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND BEST PRACTICES. INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS INCLUDES A HOSPICE CONSUMER GUIDE, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DIRECTORIES, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE. "PROGRAM" - RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND PROVIDERSMNHPC PROVIDES EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INCLUDING THROUGH ITS CONCIERGE SERVICE AND ITS COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM. IT HAS HELD AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ABOUT 1X/MONTH AND HAS REACHED DOZENS OF FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH THE CONCIERGE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 1982.

    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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