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Movefwd Inc

EIN 41-1689632 · Hopkins, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OFFERING HOUSING SUPPORT, BARRIER-FREE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND OTHER SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE WEST METRO.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
17
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$131,495, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O.SCHOOL & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - 150 YOUTH RECEIVED COST FREE LOW BARRIER INDIVIUDAL & GROUP THERAPY IN 1265 SESSIONS. WE CONNECTED WITH 217 YOUTH THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH (SCHOOL & COMMUNITY TABLING, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, 1:1 INTRODUCTIONS). 91% OF YOUTH INDICATED SAYING NO TO THINGS THAT ARE DANGEROUS OR UNHEALTHY AND/OR PLAN AHEAD AND MAKE CHOICES THEY FEEL GOOD ABOUT (DECISION-MAKING SKILLS) AS MEASURED BY THE YIP OUTCOME SURVEY, MOVEFWD YOUTH COUNSELING SURVEY. 82% OF YOUTH INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN WORKING TOWARD A PEACEFUL SOLUTION WHEN THERE IS CONFLICT AND/OR TALKING THINGS THROUGH INSTEAD OF GETTING INTO A FIGHT AS MEASURED BY THE YIP OUTCOME SURVEY, MOVEFWD YOUTH COUNSELING SURVEY. 100% OF YOUTH IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTS BY INDICATING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN AND/OR HAVING MORE ADULTS TO GO TO FOR SUPPORT, AS MEASURED BY THE YIP OUTCOME SURVEY, MOVEFWD YOUTH COUNSELING SURVEY. 100% OF YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SHOWED PROGRESS ON MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT GOALS, AS MEASURED BY THE TREATMENT PLAN PROGRESS REVIEW ASSESSMENT. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - MOVE FORWARD HOUSED 20 YOUTH THROUGH OUT SCATTERED SITE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM. -90% MAINTAINED THEIR HOUSING AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. -80% INCREASE THEIR INCOME FROM EMPLOYMENT. -90% IMPROVED INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. -90% STABLY HOUSED AT EXIT; -80% INCREASED INCOME; 95% REMAINED OUT OF SHELTER AT 6 MONTHS -5 YOUTH-LED FAMILIES, 4/4 PARENTING YOUTH REFERRED TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. HOMELESS YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT (DROP-IN AND OUTREACH) - 62 YOUTH UTLIZED OUR DROP-IN CENTER DURING 235 VISITS. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM MADE 567 YOUTH CONTACTS. OF THE YOUTH WHO UTLIZED DROP-IN AND OUTREACH SERVICES 38 UTLIZED ONGOING CASE MANGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. DROP IN CENTER OUTCOMES: 235 VISITS, 102 BUS PASSES OR TOKENS PROVIDED, 59 MEALS PROVIDED WITHIN THE DROP IN CENTER, 7 YOUTH COMPLETED COORDINATED ENTRY ASSESSMENTS TO FACILITATE ACCESSING HOUSING. DROP IN CENTER HAS ON SITE LAUNDRY AND SHOWERS AVAILABLE. FOOD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES. OUTREACH PROGRAM OUTCOMES: TOOK PLACE AT 4 WEST METRO SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY/STREET OUTREACH AND EVENTS. -1492 SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED (WINTER GEAR, FOOD, BUS PASSES, HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES, HYGIENE SUPPLIES). HENNEPIN PLUS - 31 YOUTH RECIEVED CARE COORDIANTION SERVICES. : -100% OF PARTICIPANTS WHO GRADUATED OR OBTAINED A GED, ALSO COMPLETED ENROLLMENT INTO COLLEGE, OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT, OR ENROLLMENT INTO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. -100% OF PARTICIPANTS HAD INCREASED ENGAGEMENT AT SCHOOL COMPARED TO PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR. 100% RECEIVED CAREER EXPLORATION AND CAREER COMPETENCIES TRAINING. SCHOOLS TO HOUSING -24 FAMILIES WITH 43 CHILDREN RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO STABALIZE THEIR HOUSING. -89% OF PARTICIPANTS MAINTAINED OR INCREASED TOTAL INCOME. -80% OF FAMILIES STABLY HOUSED AT PROGRAM EXIT. -89% OF STUDENTS REMAINED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ORIGIN.

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 March 1995.

    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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