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Damiano of Duluth Inc

EIN 41-1453521 · Duluth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN MEETING THEIR SURVIVAL NEEDS.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
32
Highest pay
$84,583, executive di

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 132% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $518,631 spent. COMMUNITY KITCHEN - PROVIDES MEAL TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE FIVE DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $398,828 spent. THE DAMIANO CENTER BUILDING IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES SPACE FOR OUR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE. THE BUILDING IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  3. $117,425 spent. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING - KIDS' KITCHEN - AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMERTIME MEAL AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN THAT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY AND LEARN FOR OVER 650 NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION.
  4. $715,975 spent. FREE STORE - PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE AT NO COST. ITEMS ARE DONATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EACH YEAR OVER 270,000 ITEMS OF CLOTHING ARE DISTRIBUTED. COMMMUNITY SERVICES - EMERGENCY ASSSITANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A FREE PHONE, MAILBOXES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, HYGIENE ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, COPUTER CLASSES, AND LIMITED ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION. THE PROGRAM SERVES 2,500 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. CLOTHES THAT WORK - A FREE CLOTHING PROGRAM THAT HELPS CLOTHE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK OR IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WORK. OVER 650 PEOPLE US THIS PROGRAM EACH YEAR. HEALTH REALIZATION - A COGNITIVE SKILLS BASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS MANAGE STRESS AND WORK THROUGH BARRIERS. IT IS OFTEN CONSIDERED AN ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM BUT CAN ASSIST WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES.
  5. FREE STORE - PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE AT NO COST. ITEMS ARE DONATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EACH YEAR OVER 270,000 ITEMS OF CLOTHING ARE DISTRIBUTED. COMMMUNITY SERVICES - EMERGENCY ASSSITANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A FREE PHONE, MAILBOXES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, HYGIENE ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, COPUTER CLASSES, AND LIMITED ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION. THE PROGRAM SERVES 2,500 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. CLOTHES THAT WORK - A FREE CLOTHING PROGRAM THAT HELPS CLOTHE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK OR IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WORK. OVER 650 PEOPLE US THIS PROGRAM EACH YEAR. HEALTH REALIZATION - A COGNITIVE SKILLS BASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS MANAGE STRESS AND WORK THROUGH BARRIERS. IT IS OFTEN CONSIDERED AN ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM BUT CAN ASSIST WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES.

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 March 1984.

    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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