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Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation

EIN 41-1569085 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RAISE AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF ALL STUDENTS SERVED BY THE MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Income
$472,441
Spending
$332,127
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
62.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
2
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$70,124, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $128,288 spent. TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM: THE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN FOSTERING ACADEMIC INNOVATION IN OUR DISTRICT'S CLASSROOMS. EACH YEAR, MINNETONKA TEACHERS SUBMIT GRANT REQUESTS FOR CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL IDEAS AND PROGRAMS THEY WOULD LIKE TO IMPLEMENT FOR THEIR STUDENTS. FUNDRAISING FOR THE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM INCLUDES A COMMUNITY WIDE APPEAL EACH FALL, AS WELL AS TWO SPECIAL APPEALS TO HONOR MINNETONKA TEACHER AND STAFF MEMBERS IN DECEMBER AND MAY.
  2. $56,993 spent. BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT PROGRAM: THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT REQUIRE ONGOING FUNDING OR LARGER SUMS THAT CANNOT BE SUPPORTED BY THE ANNUAL TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM. THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT IS MANAGED BY A PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT FIRM IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRICT INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES IDENTIFIED IN THE FOUNDATION'S BY-LAWS. DREAM MAKERS IS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT WHICH RAISES FUNDS PRIMARILY IN SUPPORT OF THE ENDOWMENT.
  3. $17,105 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS: THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS DONATIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, SPECIFIC NEW PROGRAMS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER AWARDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT. EACH OF THESE FUNDS HAVE THEIR OWN FUND DOCUMENT AND ARE VOTED ON BY BOARD TRUSTEES. FUNDING TYPICALLY COMES FROM A SPECIFIC DONOR WHO WANTS TO START A FUND FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE.

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 February 1987.

    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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