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Stockton Area Promotional Group Inc

EIN 41-1509301 · Winona, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 23% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The promotion of the city of Stockton Minnesota through sponsoring community groups youth programs improving public recreational and sporting facilities supporting the city through public works and improving public relations.

Income
$165,567
Spending
$177,504
Spent on programs
24%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    23% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (26)
  1. $15,000 spent. City of Stockton
  2. $1,250 spent. City of Minneiska
  3. $2,000 spent. Friends of the Winona Public Library
  4. $45 spent. Bloedows Bakery - Halloween community event supplies
  5. $1,500 spent. Winona Volunteer Services food shelf
  6. $2,000 spent. Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools Trap team
  7. $380 spent. DoverEyota High School for student Eagle Bluff Trip
  8. $1,000 spent. Winona Figure Skating Club
  9. $850 spent. PLAY Lewiston Altura School District
  10. $485 spent. Toy Connection easter egg hunt supplies
  11. $77 spent. Little Caesars Pizza for Halloween party
  12. $25 spent. Dollar Tree Halloween party supplies
  13. $100 spent. Bernie Bronk halloween party pumpkins
  14. $2,500 spent. Storm Sporting Events
  15. $1,000 spent. Winona Area Youth Hockey Association
  16. $1,000 spent. Winona Euro Soccer Club
  17. $5,000 spent. Winona Senior High School After Prom party committee Band Boosters Dance Team Girls Hockey
  18. $2,500 spent. WSU Foundation No child left indoors program
  19. $1,000 spent. Winona Wrestling Club
  20. $500 spent. Wounded Warrior Guide Service
  21. $41 spent. Midtown Foods community movie night supplies
  22. $32 spent. JLL Pumphouse community Easter Egg hunt supplies
  23. $1,000 spent. Lewiston Altura High School Post Prom party committee
  24. $482 spent. Balloons by Kevin Halloween party entertainment
  25. $900 spent. GCB License fees
  26. $1,000 spent. Cotter Schools Band

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 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 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 1989.

    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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