Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Minnesota Deacons Association

EIN 41-1766290 · Edgerton, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENCOURAGE, TRAIN, ADVISE AND ASSIST THE DIACONATES OF CLASSIS MINNKOTA IN THEIR CALL TO EFFECTIVELY DEVELOP LOCAL MINSITRIES OF MERCY BOTH WITHIN THE CHURCH AND TO ALL PEOPLE AND TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE REGIONAL MINISTRIES OF MERCY THAT LIE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF INDIVIDUAL

Income
$240,206
Spending
$157,727
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
6
Volunteers
32

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $75,983 spent. THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS WHICH RECEIVE DONATED GOODS, USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND RESELLS THEM FOR MINIMUAL PRICES AS AN ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. THE STORE IS OPERATED BY FIVE EMPLOYEES AND MANY VOLUNTEERS WHICH HELP RECEIVE AND SORT ITEMS DONATED TO THE STORE. REVENUES ARE GENERATED BY SALES OF ITEMS WHICH IS USED TO SUPPORT LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVING EXPENSES AND SOME ITEMS RECEIVED ARE DONATED TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $75,626 spent. PROVIDE CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, GAS, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN EMERGANCY SITUATONS AND AS AN ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO HELP SUPPLIMENT THEIR INCOME FOR NECESSITIES. THERE IS ONE COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE WHO OVERSEES ASSISTANCE AND MEETS WITH INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE. REVENUES ARE PROVIDED BY LOCAL CHURCHES, UNITED WAY, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS
  3. $2,343 spent. PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL TUTORING AND LIFE SKILL ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER CHILDREN. PROVIDED SOCIAL SKILL LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION.
  4. $1,595 spent. TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS

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 January 2023.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.