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Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc

EIN 41-1484048 · Monticello, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHEN CENTRAL MN COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
147
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$180,236, executive director

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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 98% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 (3)
  1. $3.2 million spent. ADULT PROGRAMS:CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING SERVICES' (CMJTS) ADULT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING TO ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN OBTAINING THE SKILLS, CREDENTIALS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO SECURE MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES UNDER ADULT PROGRAMS. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA MAY INCLUDE FACTORS SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT STATUS, INCOME LEVEL, AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO IDENTIFY THEIR SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND CAREER GOALS. BASED ON THIS ASSESSMENT, PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH PERSONALIZED CAREER PLANNING AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS. OVERALL, ADULT PROGRAMS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS, AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, THESE PROGRAMS HELP TO STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:MFIP, DWP, AND SNAP E&T ARE PART OF MINNESOTA'S EFFORTS TO REFORM ITS WELFARE SYSTEM AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND ADULTS THROUGH WORK AND SUPPORT SERVICES. CMJTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES AND ADULTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE REFERRED TO CMJTS BY THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE. PROFESSIONAL STAFF CALLED EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, WORK-FOCUSED SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE JOB-SKILL BUILDING, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND EMPLOYMENT. VARIOUS SUPPORTS ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO GO TO WORK AND REALIZE ITS BENEFITS. THIS PROVEN APPROACH EFFECTIVELY INCREASES INCOME AND REDUCES POVERTY WHILE PROMOTING SELF-ESTEEM AND INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM DELIVERY AIMS TO DIVERT RECIPIENTS FROM LONG-TERM WELFARE DEPENDENCY BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ENABLE THEM TO QUICKLY RETURN TO WORK OR ACHIEVE STABILITY WITHOUT RELYING ON ONGOING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
  3. $1.4 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS:CMJTS YOUTH PROGRAMS AIM TO PROVIDE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, WHO ARE SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. YOUTH PROGRAMS TARGET INDIVIDUALS AGED 14 TO 24, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THOSE FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION, SUCH AS LOW-INCOME YOUTH, YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN THE LABOR MARKET AND TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THROUGH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH, SERVICES INCLUDING CAREER COUNSELING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, WORK READINESS TRAINING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES LIKE TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE ARE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS AND GOALS. OVERALL, CMJTS YOUTH PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, GAIN VALUABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES, AND ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS, ULTIMATELY LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT.

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 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 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 October 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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