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Volunteers of America Inc

EIN 41-1554078 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA (VOA-MN) IS A NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES. FOR 129 YEARS, VOA-MN HAS STEPPED FORWARD AS COMMUNITY BUILDERS WORKING TO CLOSE GAPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND POSSIBILITY. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE SERVICES, VOA-MN CHALLENGES INEQUITIES IN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE BUILD HOPE, RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$36.0 million
Spending
$34.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
883
Volunteers
976
Highest pay
$257,147, president & ceo

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: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 91% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

    16 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 (3)
  1. $12.7 million spent. FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE (OLDER ADULT SERVICES, HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH)VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA FOSTERS THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER ADULTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, AND/OR PEOPLE CHALLENGED WITH HOUSING INSECURITY THROUGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. SERVICES AIM TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. IMPACTS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE:3,853 OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING RECEIVED IN-HOME SUPPORT OR COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES HELPING THEM TO MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING3,137 OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES ON ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED DEMENTIAS, AS WELL AS OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, EXPANDING THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND AT HOME1,372 OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CONFRONTING FOOD INSECURITY AND ISOLATION RECEIVED NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS1,298 OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS RECEIVED EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND SERVICES THAT BALANCED PROTECTION OF ADULTS WHOSE CAPACITY IS IN QUESTION WITH PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF DIGNITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION761 CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, TREATMENT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IMPROVING THEIR STABILITY AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES648 OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RESIDED WITHIN AFFORDABLE OR SERVICE-ENRICHED HOUSING OR RECEIVED IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES IMPROVING THEIR HOUSING STABILITY AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES237 OLDER ADULTS CONNECTED WITH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING
  2. $9.8 million spent. ENCOURAGING POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT (EDUCATION AND YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES)VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA BELIEVES THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE ABILITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND WORKS TO PREPARE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CAREER, AND LIFE. OVER THE YEARS, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FLOURISH THROUGH PROMOTING POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IMPACTS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE:9,378 YOUNG PEOPLE STAYED ENGAGED IN SCHOOL123 KIDS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS RECEIVED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
  3. $6.3 million spent. PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FAMILY SUPPORTIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE)VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA WORKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ATTAIN A SELF-SUFFICIENT, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA UNDERSTANDS THAT HOUSING IS MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SLEEP, IT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFE, OPPORTUNITY, AND UPWARD MOBILITY. IMPACTS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE:492 FAMILY MEMBERS REMAINED STABLY HOUSEDFOR OVER 50 YEARS, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA HAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM PRISON TO A PRODUCTIVE LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND WORK-RELEASE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ONE OF THE STATE'S LONGEST STANDING AND MOST SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONAL MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED. IMPACTS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE:1,469 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED WRAPAROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP NEEDS OF PEOPLE RE-ENTERING SOCIETY1,135 PEOPLE RECEIVED RELATIONSHIP-BASED MENTORING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE334 PEOPLE SUPPORTED IN THE TRANSITION BACK TO COMMUNITY WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR HOME-BASED SUPPORT188 CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS CONNECTED WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 1965.

    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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