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Minnesota Hockey Inc

EIN 41-1458420 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CREATE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE SO ALL PARTICIPANTS ENJOY, EXCEL AND DEVELOP A LIFELONG PASSION FOR ICE HOCKEY. PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, DISTRICTS, PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, STRUCTURE, EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS TO GROW PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOP HOCKEY AND LIFE SKILLS IN A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
6
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$197,561, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 August 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 (3)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS - DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR PLAYERS 15 - 18 YEARS OF AGE. CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED AT THE LOCAL STATE LEVEL LEADING TO PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL CAMPS. MINNESOTA HOCKEY'S RECREATIONAL LEAGUE IS A LOW COST, LOW COMMITMENT FOR PLAYERS AGES 9-18.
  2. $142,299 spent. ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS - SANCTIONS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND CONDUCTS REGIONAL AND STATE TOURNAMENTS.
  3. $587,932 spent. ADMINISTRATIVE - REGISTRATION,PROMOTION,SERVE AND SUPPORT APPOXIMATELY 58,000 YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN AMATEUR HOCKEY AND TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF HOCKEY IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. ADMINISTRATIVE ALSO INCLUDES THE HANDLING OF THE MINNESOTA HOCKEY FINANCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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