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Vikingland Community Support

EIN 41-1769104 · Alexandria, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VIKINGLAND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH RECIPIENT. WE BELIEVE IN PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SKILLS TRAINING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, ENHANCE SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND ACHIEVE PSYCHIATRIC STABILITY. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

Income
$748,066
Spending
$784,417
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
18

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $640,901 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN LEARNING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND NOT TO BE RE-HOSPITALIZED. DAY TREATMENT PROVIDES THERAPY IN A GROUP SETTING TO HELP PEOPLE LEARN TO COPE WITH LIVING IN A LESS STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT.

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 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 2024.

    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 August 1994.

    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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