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Minnesota Twins Community Fund

EIN 41-1697280 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE TWINS COMMUNITY FUND IS TO ENRICH LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH AN ASSOCIATION WITH BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND THE MINNESOTA TWINS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $617,061 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED GLOBALLY BY MLB THAT INTRODUCES UNDERSERVED KIDS TO THE GAME. IT ALSO ENCOURAGES ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT, PREPARES TALENTED ATHLETES FOR COLLEGE AND MINOR LEAGUE PLAY, PROMOTES INCLUSION OF MINORITIES IN THE SPORT, AND TEACHES THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND PERSEVERANCE.
  2. $462,897 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS FIELDS FOR KIDS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM MAKES MATCHING GRANTS TO SMALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST FOR FIELD RENOVATION PROJECTS.
  3. $669,649 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES INNER-CITY KIDS TO BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL. IT ALSO EDUCATES KIDS ON DRUG AWARENESS, IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, STAYING IN SCHOOL, AND STAYING AWAY FROM GANGS.
  4. $24,984 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
  5. $213,725 spent. TWINSCARE
  6. $387,317 spent. OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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