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Neighborhood Network for Seniors

EIN 41-1728322 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK FOR SENIORS IS TO ENABLE OUR OLDER NEIGHBORS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND AFFORDABLE, IN-HOME SERVICES WHEN NEEDED.

Income
$417,008
Spending
$505,431
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$58,584, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $458,145 spent. PROVIDING IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES TO SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS.WE COMBINE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PAID STAFF TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS TO SERVICES THAT HELP THEM AGE WELL AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. OUR GOALS ARE TO: 1) CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT HELP RESOLVE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT SENIORS FROM ACCOMPLISHING INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADLS) AND HELP REDUCE BURDEN AND STRESS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS; 2) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS THAT RECEIVE SERVICES BY BUILDING ON OUR HISTORY OF SUCCESS WITH OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGHOUT OUR BROAD SERVICE AREA; AND 3) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO RECRUIT AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS.
  2. PROVIDING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS.OUR PROGRAM HAS INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON REACHING SOLO SENIORS AND ISOLATED CAREGIVERS FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE BUILD AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE EMERGING POPULATION OF SOLO OLDER ADULTS IN (SERVICE AREA) AND BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO SUPPORT SOLOS WITH DECISIONS AROUND HEALTH AND WELL- BEING. OUR PROGRAM: (1) ESTABLISHED MONTHLY SOLO SENIOR RESOURCE GROUPS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITY LOCATIONS (E.G. HALLIE Q. BROWN CENTER, ST. PAUL RECREATION CENTERS); (2) ENGAGES 6-10 EDUCATION EXPERTS/SPEAKERS TO LEAD DISCUSSIONS ON ISSUES INCLUDING ESTATE PLANNING, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND MORE; (3) PROVIDES SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLO SENIORS AND ISOLATED CAREGIVERS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS; (4) PROVIDE BACK-UP PLANNING TOOLS AND SUPPORT.
  3. PROVIDING HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS. WE PROVIDE IN-HOME SAFETY CHECKS AND COORDINATES MINOR HOME MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS AS NEEDED TO ADDRESS SAFETY ISSUES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE HELP WITH SEASONAL CHORES TO HELP TO MAINTAIN THE HOME AND REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLS DUE TO ICE OR ATTEMPTING DIFFICULT CHORES. OUR OUTREACH NURSE PROVIDES VITAL SAFETY AND CARE PLAN STRATEGIES AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SENIORS SERVED BY THEM. TO PROVIDE REGULAR, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC COVERING A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS TO INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: DECLUTTERING AND SAFETY AT HOME; VISION LOSS SUPPORT RESOURCES; STRESS RELIEF/SELF-CARE; AND MEDICARE/INSURANCE NAVIGATION. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELPS TO ROUND OUT ANY SERVICE PLANS DEVELOPED WITH SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND OUR STAFF, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES.

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 October 1993.

    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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