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Three Rivers Park District Foundation Inc

EIN 41-1579104 · Plymouth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION IS TO CONNECT EVERYONE TO THE WONDERS OF OUR PARKS BY SUPPORTING THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT'S MISSION OF PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH RECREATION AND EDUCATION IN A NATURAL RESOURCES-BASED PARK SYSTEM.

Income
$406,663
Spending
$324,681
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$88,210, executive dir.

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (7)
  1. $66,819 spent. Park Improvements & Enhancements Support in this area strengthened park infrastructure and enhanced the visitor experience across the park system. This included site-specific improvements such as memorial benches, landscape enhancements, and environmental stewardship efforts like tree planting and natural resource restoration. Funding also supported projects completed in partnership with corporate volunteer groups.
  2. $53,915 spent. Adapted Recreation & Accessibility Donor support expanded access to outdoor recreation for people of all abilities. This included adapted recreation programming as well as broader access initiatives that reduce barriers to participation. Funding supported expansion of the park districts bike fleet, increasing opportunities for individuals and families to experience the parks.
  3. $46,256 spent. Expenses related to the support of District programs, initiatives, leadership, coordination, stewardship and community engagement activities.
  4. $29,851 spent. Trail Development & Maintenance Funding supported the continued development and upkeep of the park districts trail system, including maintenance and improvements that help ensure safe and accessible experiences for park users.
  5. $14,182 spent. Youth Development & Workforce Pathways Support advanced youth-focused programs that connect young people to the outdoors and build practical skills. This included the Pathways internship program, as well as youth programs such as First Tee, Explorer Camps, and other childrens programming. Funding also helped address participation barriers, including transportation for Pathways interns.
  6. $6,973 spent. Outdoor Safety & Education Funding supported programs that promote safe and responsible use of park resources. This included safety training and educational offerings such as firearm safety, ski patrol, and introductory outdoor experiences like Camping 101.
  7. $664 spent. General Park Support A small portion of funding was conveyed to support general park needs without a specific program designation.

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 July 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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