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Reach for Resources Inc

EIN 41-1519855 · Edina, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 106 cents.

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

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE TO LIVE, THRIVE, AND ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. SKILLED STAFF DELIVER QUALITY SERVICES THAT ARE STRENGTHENED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUSTAINED BY DONOR GENEROSITY.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
173
Volunteers
149
Highest pay
$152,311, 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

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 106 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. REACH FOR RESOURCES' IN-HOME AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES HELP ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BUILD INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, WE ASSIST PEOPLE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ONGOING COACHING SO THEY CAN LIVE, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, REACH FOR RESOURCES SUPPORTED 287 ADULTS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. OUR WAIVER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS AND COORDINATE THE SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO LIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. OUR CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, SERVICE COORDINATION, ADVOCACY, AND ONGOING SUPPORT, HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE RESOURCES AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, REACH FOR RESOURCES SUPPORTED 762 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $1.5 million spent. REACH FOR RESOURCES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT THAT HELPS CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES BUILD STABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND WELL-BEING. THROUGH THERAPY, ADULT REHABILITATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (ARMHS), TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, WE HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP SKILLS, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS WHILE LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, REACH FOR RESOURCES SUPPORTED 436 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $466,624 spent. REACH FOR RESOURCES OFFERS ADAPTIVE RECREATION AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS; ART, MUSIC, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPIES THAT SUPPORT PERSONAL GROWTH AND WELL-BEING; AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THAT PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE ACCESS TO WORK, APPOINTMENTS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES LIVE FULL, CONNECTED LIVES. IN 2025, REACH FOR RESOURCES SUPPORTED 604 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS. THERE WAS 151 TOTAL REGISTRATIONS FOR ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS, 357 INCLUSION SESSIONS, 51 PARTICIPANTS & 1875 TRANSPORTATION RIDES THROUGH TRAIL, 19 IN MUSIC THERAPY, AND 26 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH REACH IN MOTION.

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 January 1986.

    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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